Katie and the Mona Lisa cover

Katie and the Mona Lisa

Author: Mayhew, James

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1211
Points per Word 0.000413
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625
Series Katie

Description

In "Katie and the Mona Lisa," young Katie visits an art museum where she embarks on an adventure stepping in and out of five famous paintings. The story features works by Postimpressionist artists including van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. As Katie interacts with the paintings, readers learn about these artists and their artwork. This is the third book in the Katie art adventure series.

Quick Summary

Katie steps right into five famous Renaissance paintings and meets the characters inside them, turning a museum trip into the ultimate treasure hunt where art comes alive. Kids will love watching Katie rescue a knight, chase through Botticelli's garden, and peek behind the Mona Lisa's mysterious smile while learning real art history without even trying. If your kid loves the magic of "Magic Tree House" or the seek-and-find fun of "Where Waldo," they'll be totally hooked on Katie hopping in and out of masterpieces. Perfect for kids in grades 1-3 or ages 6-8 who are ready for chapter books with exciting illustrations on every page.