{"product_id":"big-ideas-from-art-learning-to-appreciate-art-and-creativity-9781916753631","title":"Big Ideas from Art: Learning to appreciate art and creativity.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the bestselling Big Ideas series, this book shows children aged 9–11 why art matters by connecting images to feelings and everyday life. It builds confidence, emotional literacy and independent thinking, encouraging young readers to trust their own responses and find comfort, joy and curiosity in art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis NEW Big Ideas Series book introduces art as something children can use, not just study. It shows how art connects to our feelings, helps us understand ourselves, and can bring comfort, excitement and joy. Readers will learn how to look at art without feeling bored, what kinds of art might help in different moods, and why everyone becomes an art expert long before they ever visit a museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear, engaging and reassuring, this book encourages children to be curious, confident and independent in their responses to art — while quietly offering adults a fresh way to think about it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of Best-selling Big Ideas series - introducing key cultural ideas in a clear, reassuring and accessible way for children aged 9–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShows why art matters, by connecting artworks to children’s emotions, moods and everyday experiences rather than facts or history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncourages young readers to trust their own responses and tastes, helping them feel confident rather than intimidated by art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresents art as emotionally useful, showing how different kinds of images can bring calm, joy, curiosity or comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports emotional literacy, wellbeing and independent thinking, aligning with PSHE and arts education goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for shared reading, appealing to children while offering fresh insights for parents, carers and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781916753631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 13 Oct 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: The School of Life Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 24.6(H)x18(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eThe School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence. It addresses issues such as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships, how to understand one's past, how to achieve calm, and how better to understand and - where necessary - change the world. These ideas are delivered through a range of channels: from videos, books, and products - to classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50837516550361,"sku":"9781916753631","price":42.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781916753631.jpg?v=1793105064","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/big-ideas-from-art-learning-to-appreciate-art-and-creativity-9781916753631","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}