Activity Books For Kids
An art activity book is an excellent way to keep children occupied and focused, while also engaging with and enjoying great paintings.
The National Gallery Shop offers art activity books for children that provide a fine introduction to great artists and paintings, while simultaneously delivering entertainment and enjoyment.
This range features colouring books with a focus on specific artists. This includes the Claude Monet Colouring Book and Vincent van Gogh Colouring Book. There are also art activity books available which can act as an excellent introduction to art and artists for children. Choices here include titles such as Picture This!, How Art Works and the Famous Paintings Magic Painting Book.
Other options from this range include the Dot Art - Sticker Seurat: Bathers at Asnieres book. This challenges readers to use stickers to recreate Seurat’s iconic painting, which is on display in the National Gallery. This is also a suitable art activity book for adults as well as children.
We must also mention the Inspirations: Leonardo da Vinci book. This beautifully illustrated pop-up book introduces the multi-faceted genius and his scope of work, and can help inspire young readers.
If you are looking for a gift for a child with a keen interest in art, take a browse through the various options we have available at the National Gallery Shop.