The authors introduce young readers to an appreciation of the magic of art through conversations with the artists themselves, while providing them with the necessary tools to begin a lifetime appreciation of paintings. "Beautifully designed, organized, reasoned, and presented, an outstanding, mind-expanding book."--Kirkus Reviews, pointered review. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year, New York Public Library--Books for the Teen Age.