Art books

Art books for all ages

From delightful activity books for very young children to fabulous art books the whole family will love, there is an Usborne art book for every child, whatever their age, interest or ability.

Art sticker books

Usborne art sticker books are a fantastic idea for budding art critics. Place hundreds of famous paintings into beautifully illustrated frames while learning fascinating facts about the artists and their masterpieces. See all Usborne art sticker books.

"Just the right amount of information to introduce children to great artists and their masterpieces. An excellent book for home or school."

Parents in Touch review of The Usborne book of famous artists.

My very first art books

These fantastic books are perfect for introducing little artists to big art. Each page is filled with some of the world's most famous artists and their work from Monet and Matisse to Pop Art and traditional Japanese prints. Children will love completing the creative projects, using the famous paintings alongside as inspiration. See all My very first art books.

"Not only does it introduce young children subtly to some genuine works of art, but also provides some really helpful techniques for them to practice, incorporate and build on"

First4Dads review of My very first art book.

Colouring and doodling

Usborne doodling and colouring books are a really great way to develop art skills. Printed on craft-quality paper, the books are packed with stunning scenes to colour in, with dozens of opportunities for doodling and customising the pictures. Irresistible for all ages!

Find FREE downloadable doodling activities from Drawing, doodling and colouring.

Art cards

Beautifully produced cards with handy facts about some of the world's best loved paintings. Each card has an image of a famous painting on one side and fascinating facts on the reverse.

Find out more about Famous Paintings and Impressionist Paintings.

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"A fantastic, interactive flap book that provides an ideal first window into the techniques used by the great painters and the hidden meanings behind their most famous works of art."

Learning Support review of Lift-the-flap art book