ABCs of Art

Perfect gift for a baby basket, the mum to be loved it!

Es el mejor libro para bebés.

Um livro maravilhoso que ensina muitas coisas ao mesmo tempo. Até as letras ele ensina juntamente com obras de arte importantes. Amei

We use the book to recognise the letters. Very easygoing book.

I'm in my 30's, no kids - potentially not the intended audience here (or so I thought). And yet, when I came across this book, I felt drawn to it. Assuming that I could always give it away as a baby gift, I pulled the trigger. Boy am I glad I did. While I may buy more copies to gift, I will certainly be keeping this one. This unassuming piece, disguised as a children's book about art, is actually a masterful work of art in its own right. The rhythmic narration harmonizes gracefully with each painting. The language is accessible, yet deeply layered (just like the cover). I continue to find new subtle nuggets that amaze and inspire me even after several reads through. Of course, the curation of the art itself is world class. The collection ranges from ancient Egypt to modern day, and the thoughtful progression through the alphabet is a pleasure to experience. Alas, the fit and finish here is also well done. Everything from the textured and vibrant cover, the rounded kid-safe corners, appealing fonts, and sturdy card stock balance function and pizzazz nicely. Bottom line - Ms Hahn has not simply given the world a survey course of art history that can be appreciated by all... though that she certainly has done. But she has also created a beautiful and impactful work that I would recommend to all ages, races, and creeds. A world with more copies of ABCs of Art out there will be a better world.