Kaye's Reviews > Seeking Cézanne: a Children’s Mystery Inspired by Paul Cézanne and Other Artists

As a lover of art I've often thought about stepping into a painting. Ted Malcaluso delivers a story of Jamie and his brother Billy who do just that while on a trip to a museum with their grandmother. They have to wander through several paintings looking for the artist to find a way out. This is a clever way to teach art appreciation to younger readers. The boys learn to look at the painting, for shapes, the mood it creates, brushstroke differences and use of colors all while searching for an escape. This book focuses on Cezanne showing ten of his paintings and a sketch but also other paintings and artists. The guide to the paintings at the back of the book gives titles and time periods for most of the works. Most include a museum listing for the work or noting if in a private collection, but oddly a few did not. The book is geared to elementary aged readers but for younger grades it would be need to be read by an adult or teacher. Thank you to NetGalley and Canoe Tree Press for a temporary eARC in exchange for an honest review.