Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas

Several new offerings open up the world of art for young readers. Monet and the Impressionists for Kids: Their Lives and Ideas by art educator Carol Sabbeth provides a compelling introduction to this 19th-century movement, from the ill-received first exhibition to the artists' later acceptance; she also addresses the life and work of individuals such as Renoir, Degas, C zanne and Mary Cassatt, and includes reproductions, 21 activities and instructions on how to ""spot"" an artist's work. (Apr.)