Lucy Micklethwait

Young children will delight in seeing familiar animals in their natural habitats, portrayed in the distinct styles of various artists. Lively descriptions accompany the illustrations, and endnotes include artist, time period, and owning museums.

A familiar game focuses the reader’s eye on fine art, ranging from Picasso to Velaszquez — with much in between. A note entitled “I spied with my little eye,” provides the name of the piece and the collection from which it comes. This is a fine way to encourage looking closely at images everywhere.