The Magical Garden of Claude Monet

A Hidden Garden. A Curious Child. A Journey into the World of Claude Monet.

When young Julie follows her sketchbook and her curiosity through the French countryside, she discovers a magical garden--and meets the artist whose paintings have captured the beauty of light and nature like no one else: Claude Monet.

The Magical Garden of Claude Monet is a beautifully illustrated picture book biography by Laurence Anholt, part of the beloved Anholt's Artists series. With luminous watercolor illustrations and real reproductions of Monet's work, this story gently introduces young readers to the wonder of impressionist art through the eyes of a child.

Why Parents and Educators Love It:

• Inspires young readers to dream big and persevere
• Introduces real art history through a heartfelt narrative
• Ideal for classrooms, homeschools, or bedtime reading
• Highlights Monet's world with a stunning gatefold illustration

Ideal for ages 6-9, this book invites children into Monet's garden at Giverny--a place where art, imagination, and nature bloom together. It's a quiet celebration of beauty, inspiration, and seeing the world in new ways.

From a bestselling series that brings great artists to life for children, The Magical Garden of Claude Monet is a timeless tale of creativity, wonder, and the colors that connect us all.

Laurence Anholt is the UK based author and illustrator of more than 200 award-winning children's books, notably his Anholt's Artists series about great artists and the real children who knew them.

These include Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World, Van Gogh and the Sunflowers, Degas and the Little Dancer, The Magical Garden of Claude Monet, and Leonardo and the Flying Boy.