Open this book for a detailed biography of Joan Miró that traces his development as an artist from Fauvism to Surrealism to his personal pictogram-based style. Kids will enjoy paging through nearly 100 full-color reproductions. They’ll see Miró’s paintings as well as his ceramics, murals, and sculptures. Older kids and adults can read through the in-depth analysis of several of the pieces and learn about the motivation behind the artwork. Go through this book with kids 8+.

This short book, published by The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, will guide kids through Miró’s most celebrated artistic accomplishments. It includes 30 reproductions and concise analyses that are appropriate for kids 12 and up. Kids will read about Miró’s dream paintings, his Constellations series, and the pieces he created in response to the Spanish Civil War. When you’re finished with this book, check out the others in this series from MoMA: Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol.

Tony, the author of this storybook, was the son of two artists. And, those two artists just happened to be friends of Joan Miró! The book is told from Tony’s perspective as a young boy. Photographs of him are presented side-by-side with Miró’s artwork. The story reads like several anecdotes strung together. Children will learn how Miró visited Tony’s farm and the London Zoo. They’ll see how Miró found imagination and magic in the things he observed. The book does a wonderful job of highlighting Miró’s personality. Read it with children 6-10 years old.

Here’s a book written by Roland Penrose, the father of the author of Miró’s Magic Animals. As a close friend of Miró, Roland explores the artist’s work on a personal level. He analyzes Miró’s use of signs and symbols, his ceramic works, and the things that inspired him most. The writing is fairly easy to understand and the book has plenty of images throughout (144 photographs and reproductions in total). Read this one with kids ages 10+.

Miró spent the final 27 years of his life in Mallorca, an island near Spain. This book focuses on the artwork Miró created during this time. There are 95 pieces of art in all. This book was published as part of the 25th anniversary of the Joan Miró Museum in Mallorca. Young readers will enjoy paging through the full-color reproductions in this book. Teens and adults can read the essays and analyses to learn more about Miró’s pioneering style.

This comprehensive volume features 2,500 paintings and sculptures from around the world. It traces art history through 30,000 years and 700 artists. From cave paintings to modern art, this book has it all! Each page achieves a balance between full-color reproductions and blurbs of text. Plus, there’s a visual timeline and a glossary, so kids can find their favorite artists and art movements. This is an all-in-one art book that’s perfect to keep on your family bookshelf!

This book is overflowing with color, illustrations, and engaging facts about art! Page by page, the book takes kids on a visit to the art museum. They’ll stop in all the different galleries to learn about various artists and styles. They’ll visit the Impressionist paintings, the Surrealism gallery, the Abstract Art area, and more! Each spread features a comically illustrated reproduction from a famous painter. And there’s lots of color and extra designs to catch kids’ eyes! Read it with kids ages 5-10.

This book includes a discussion of Surrealism and provides 21 activity ideas so that kids can create their own Surrealist works. Dalí is the main focus of the book, but kids will also learn a bit about Pablo Picasso, Rene Magritte, and Frida Kahlo. The author adds in details about historical events like the Spanish Civil War and World War 1 to give a big-picture view of what was going on in the world during the time of the Surrealists. Full-color reproductions and photographs are included throughout the book. The activities and text are appropriate for kids in middle school and up.

Jump into Surrealism with this 60-page book written especially for kids. There are activities and lots of detailed information. Instructions for automatic drawing, torn paper collage, decalcomania (turning ink blots into pictures by drawing around them), and Exquisite Corpse (a group drawing game) are included. There’s also kid-friendly information about Surrealists like Dalí, Breton, Tzara, and Ernst. The activities are great for upper elementary and middle school kids, and a few activities can be adapted for younger children.

In this book, kids will learn about six artists and get hands-on practice with their style. A brief introduction is given for each artist. After that, kids are encouraged to study one of the artist’s most famous pieces and think creatively about it. There are lots of questions to prompt a discussion: How does it look like a dream? What’s the weather like? What is that object floating in the air? There are also a few activities suggested for exploring each artist’s style. Kids can try their hand at drip painting, frottage, sculpture, printmaking, and more. Work through these activities with elementary kids.

Written by a former art critic for the New York Times, this book provides a nearly 500-page overview of modern art. It begins with the Impressionists and continues until the late 1980s. The author makes clear and concise observations and criticisms throughout the book. He connects art directly to society, world events, and scientific developments that happened throughout history. There are several sections that discuss Miró’s art and you’ll find many of his paintings reproduced in the book. This book is often given to college students as a textbook, but high schoolers will be able to understand the author’s insights as well.

This book presents the story of Pablo Picasso, a close friend of Joan Miró. Picasso’s story is told by a young student, Simon. To start, Simon wants to write his report about Monet, but his brother steals that topic! So, Simon is forced to write his report on Picasso. Turns out, Picasso’s life and work are pretty exciting to Simon! The book is broken into sections so kids will get a clear picture of the inspiration and influences that came about in each phase of Picasso’s life. There are reproductions of Picasso’s work as well as drawings by Simon. The book’s tone is light-hearted, but kids will pick up several details about Picasso. Read this one with elementary kids.