Publisher's Synopsis
When Super Art Teacher takes her Montessori students to the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, they discover that the paintings and sculptures are gone! Montessori-educated kids are taught to solve problems themselves. So, fortified with facts about famous artists and a little magic from their teacher, the kids save the day. A great introduction to the master artists, this book is illustrated by kids and comes complete with a checklist for visiting the McNay Art Museum on your own!
Jennifer Perelstein teaches art to 4-12 year olds at The San Antonio Country Day Montessori School in San Antonio, Texas. A graduate of Texas State University, she has made a living in nearly every avenue of self-expression: theatre, music, television, poetry and the visual arts. Her mission is to make art - in all its forms - something children can appreciate, understand and USE to express themselves. Her art classes are high-energy events full of humor and singing, designed to spark a life-long interest in the arts and understanding others. She lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband and son.
