Once Upon a Lily Pad: Froggy Love in Monet's Garden

by Joan Sweeney, Kathleen Fain (Illustrator)

The delightful tale of two frogs who reside in the pond at Monet's Giverny is sure to enchant even the youngest reader. Convinced that the old painter in the straw hat is painting their portraits, the frogs pose patiently season after season. The colorful pastel illustrations are accompanied by a three page gatefold that features a reproduction of one of Monet's renowned water lily paintings and a brief biography of the artist. Once Upon A Lily Pad is a fun read aloud and an enticing introduction to art.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Art

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1995

Reviews

[Julia]

This one was very odd.

[Sophie Hall]

This book was really cute, and fun to read. The pictures were absolutely beautiful and definitely would have caught my eye if I read this book as a kid. I also adore Monet, and I love that this book introduces children to his art while also telling a cute story about frogs. I also loved his actual artwork on the last page and the educational aspect of it!