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Great Artists

Great Artists Books in Order | Wonderlit

4 books · Chapter Books

Great Artists is a 4-book series for ages 0–12 by Shelley Swanson Sateren. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Michelangelo and Counting with Wayne Thiebaud are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Michelangelo

Michelangelo2001

Counting with Wayne Thiebaud

Counting with Wayne Thiebaud2007

Jacob Lawrence in the City

Jacob Lawrence in the City2009

Wideness and Wonder: The Life and Art of Georgia O'Keeffe

Wideness and Wonder: The Life and Art of Georgia O'Keeffe2010

What This Series Covers

Curiosity & Wonder Art & Creativity Creativity & Imagination History Resilience & Perseverance Construction

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