We will be reading many amazing and wonderful children’s books during the course of the 10 weeks, during the Build Your Masterpiece Class. Take this opportunity to check out the books, and I recommend looking for them at your local library.
The Books
Living in Italy by Chloe Perkins
Papa Piccolo by Carol Talley
Craft it: Hand-Blown Glass by Madison Spielman
Carnival at Candlelight by Magic Tree House
This is Rome by Miroslav Sasek
Dodsworth in Rome by Tim Egan
Katie and the Mona Lisa by James Mayhew
Strega Nona by Tomy dePaola
KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Rome, Italy by Shannon Jones
Madeline and the Cats of Rome by John Bemelmans Marciano
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
Just Behave Picasso by J. Winter
KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Paris, France by Shannon Jones
Picasso and Minou by P.L. Maltbie
The Three Musicians: A Children’s Book Inspired by Pablo Picasso by Veronique Massenot
Henri’s Scissors by Jeannette Winter
Matisse the King of Color by Laurence Anholt
The Cat Who Walked Across France by Kate Banks
The Mermaid and the Parakeet: A Children’s Book Inspired by Henri Matisse by Veronique Massenot
A Bird or Two: A Story about Henri Matisse by Bijou Le Tord
Katie and the Lily Pond by James Mayhew
The Magical Garden of Claude Monet by Laurence Anholt
Madeline’s Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans
Katie and the Impressionists by James Mayhew
Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
“Summer” by Christina G. Rossetti (Included reading)
Katie in London by James Mayhew
A Fine Dessert by Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall
Nonni’s Moon by Julia Inserro and Lucy Smith
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Katie in Scotland by James Mayhew
Nessie the Loch Ness Monster by Richard Brassey
Katie Morag and the Two Grandmothers by Mairi Hedderwick
Hamish the Highland Cow by Natalie Russell
My Heart’s in the Highlands by Robert Burns, Included Reading
Brigid’s Cloak by Bryce Milligan
“The Tale of the Cloak Covering the Land of Kildare” included Reading
Fiona’s Lace by Patrica Polacco
Fiona’s Luck by Teresa Bateman
The Irish Cinderlad by Shirley Climo
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Interested, but need to test it out first?
I understand completely, and as a Homeschool Parent, I know how hard it is to choose the right curriculum for your kids. So I want to share with you one of my favorite weeks’ plan, for free. The free week is of Scotland, and it’s full of adventure in the Highlands, and creative art projects that will bring your kids much joy, and tasty traditional Scottish recipes.
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But, if you are ready to buy the full 10 weeks of the Build Your Masterpiece Class, I can’t wait for you to get started! If you buy before Sept 30th, you will receive it at our Special Launch price of 14.99! October 1st, the price will be the regular 19.99. Hurry now and grab the lower price, and start your creative journey with us all, this fall!