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family book club guide
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MORNINGS WITH MONET
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How to use this guide
T his guide is intended to spread a feast for your family. You don’t need to attempt to do everything
listed here. Pick and choose what appeals to you, and remember that the goal is to fall more in
love with books, and more in love with each other.
The ideas you'll find in this guide can be used with kids of all ages. Use the guide as a key piece of your
literature curriculum, or as an enjoyable supplement.
Remember, any time you spend reading and connecting with your kids is worthwhile!
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SUGGESTIONS FOR SCHEDULING YOUR FAMILY BOOK CLUB
a quick dip
________________ a longer linger
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Short on time? Do your Family Book Club in a If you’d like to spread your Family Book Club out
single sitting by combining it with mealtime. over the month, try this schedule.
1. Choose whichever activity in the SHARE Week 1: Watch the LOOKING CLOSELY video
AN EXPERIENCE section most suits you. together, and begin reading aloud.
The food activity often works well for this.
Week 2: Read the book again, and do
2. While you eat, watch the LOOKING something from the SHARE AN
CLOSELY video together, then read the EXPERIENCE section.
book aloud.
Week 3: Choose a few questions from the
3. Choose one question from the LET’S TALK LET'S TALK ABOUT IT section to
ABOUT IT section to discuss. If your kids discuss. If your kids have questions
have questions for the author/illustrator, for the author, submit them in
make sure to submit them in advance advance (you'll find the link on p. 3 of
(you’ll find the link on p. 3 of this guide). this guide). Do a chalk pastels
painting (see p. 5).
Week 4: Plan to MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR,
Mary GrandPré on April 27th or
watch the replay afterward.
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About the Book
TITLE: Mornings with Monet
AUTHOR Barb Rosenstock
ILLUSTRATOR: Mary GrandPré
RECOMMENDED FOR: all ages
Monet was initially rejected for using bright colors and
tangled brushstrokes. But soon art dealers and collectors
were lining up each morning to see as Monet saw.
Monet, however, waited only for the light. He chased the
sun from a studio boat before breakfast. His brush
moved back and forth, and he put in the arduous work to
create an image that seemed to contain no effort at all.
This is the story of a morning with Monet.
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Looking closely
WATCH SARAH INTRODUCE THIS BOOK ON VIDEO (8 MIN)
When you open the book, the first thing you see is a quote from Claude Monet. A
quote like that is called an epigraph. It’s often meant to hint at the book’s theme. What
clues does this epigraph?
The quotes from Monet on the endpapers would make an excellent addition to a
reading journal.
After you've read the story, read the quote on the endpapers at the back of the book.
How does that quote strike you now that you've read the book?
Notice the cat on the first page. Does it remind you of this cat, painted by Monet?
Text layout can direct the reader to read in a certain way. Listen for the words: OVER.
DIP. PULL. as you read the book together. How does the book designer ensure they
stand out? Does the way the text appears on the page make you feel as though you
are on the River Seine with Monet?
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Let's talk about it 3
Use any of the following questions with kids of all ages.
Asking open-ended questions is more important than getting compelling answers. We want
to help our kids develop the habit of asking questions; this is how we raise discerning readers.
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In the book, we read that Monet is “rich, famous around the world.” Why do you
think he chose to keep painting?
Do you think Monet was rebellious? What would have happened if he didn’t try a
new way of painting? What would have happened if he had gone to work in the
family ship supply business?
How was Monet like other painters? How was he different?
Compare this book to others by this same author/illustrator team: The Noisy Paint
Box, Through the Window or Vincent Can’t Sleep. How are the books alike? How
are they different?
What is something you don't want to forget about this story?
MARY GRANDPRE
the illustr
eet at Mary is best known for her cover and chapter illustrations of the Harry
Potter books in their U.S. editions published by Scholastic. She lives in
m
or
Florida with her family.
Tuesday, 4/27/21
11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Click here to register
Submit questions for Mary here by 4/24
A replay will be emailed afterward to all who
registered.
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Share an experience 4
CHOOSE FROM THESE IDEAS TO MAKE A MEMORY AROUND THE BOOK
an artist's breakfast
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Share croissants and fresh berries - a breakfast fit for an
artist. Your favorite bakery or grocer may have croissants.
Trader Joe’s has lovely frozen chocolate croissants
(remember to take them out to thaw the night before.)
Croissants are tricky to make, but you can show your kids
this video of them being made, or if you’re up for the
challenge, give it a shot yourself.
study Monet's paintings
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Look closely at Monet's work. You'll find a complete
collection of his paintings here, online. Which do you like
best?
If you'd like to see a Monet painting in real life, check
here to see if there's one located near you.
watch the colors of sunrise
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Check when the sun rises, and wake up before first light to
watch the color change, like Monet did.
https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/
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Chalk Pastels with Nana
Ready to paint in the style of Monet? All you need is construction paper and a set of chalk pastels.
Sarah's kids use these inexpensive chalk pastels. If you break them up, you can purchase a single
set that siblings can share.
You'll find both of these painting tutorials on this page. Just use the white arrows above the
Looking Closely video to navigate to other videos in the book club.
BRIDGE OVER A POND OF WATERLILIES MONET'S FLOATING STUDIO
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Time: 18 minutes Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: simple Difficulty: moderate
Paper: pale blue Paper: yellow
Want more from Nana?
Explore Famous Artists with Nana here.
Listen to Nana’s ‘Monet for a Day’ podcast (with the story of the floating studio) here.
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Related Reading & Exploring
MORE BOOKS ABOUT MONET
KATIE AND THE WATERLILY POND
BY JAMES MAYHEW AND MARY MCQUILLAN
This narrative story introduces young readers to five of Monet's paintings
through the story of Katie, a girl on a quest to win an art competition.
GETTING TO KNOW THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTS: CLAUDE MONET
BY MIKE VENEZIA
A delightful combination of full-color reproductions, photos, and cartoon-style
illustrations that introduce young readers to the man Monet, and his work.
ELLA IN THE GARDEN OF GIVERNY
BY DANIEL FEHR, ILLUSTRATED BY MONIKA VAICENAVICIENE
Ella becomes friends with Monet, sees his gardens up close, and learns about
the beginnings of impressionism in this delicately illustrated picture book.
MONET PAINTS A DAY
BY JULIE DANNEBERG, ILLUSTRATED BY CAITLIN HEIMERL
Based on the true story of when Monet became so engrossed in his work
capturing the light, he didn't notice the tide coming in. Humorous and inspiring.
LINNEA IN MONET'S GARDEN
BY CHRISTINA BJORK, LENA ANDERSON, AND JOAN SANDIN
Available as a book and also as a DVD, this story tells of a girl who enters
Monet's paintings, stands on the iconic Japanese bridge, and begins to
understand Impressionism.
WHERE IS THE FROG?
BY STEPHANE GIREL AND GERALDINE ELSCHNER
Based on the beloved series of water lily paintings by Claude Monet,t his
children's book follows a lovely but vain frog, who is constantly trying to insert
himself into Monet's paintings.
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MORE TO EXPLORE MONET
PICTURE STUDY PORTFOLIO
BY SIMPLY CHARLOTTE MASON
This portfolio contains eight full-color paintings and a picture
study handbook specific to Monet to help you study Monet.
RAR PREMIUM DISCOUNT: 20% off the Monet Portfolio
through 4/30/21. First, put the Monet Portfolio into your cart.
Then, click here to apply the 20% off coupon.
PUZZLES ART MASTERCLASS
Get up close and personal with A book of 12 lessons to draw
a Monet by putting together a and sketch in the style of
100-piece or 500-piece puzzle. Monet. Ages 5-10.
DOVER BOOKLETS COLORING BOOK
Just for fun! Grab an inexpensive Color your own Monet paintings
booklet of Monet-themed in this Dover Masterworks
stickers or bookmarks. coloring book.
ALSO BY BARB ROSENSTOCK & MARY GRANDPRE
Read about other great artists from this same
powerhouse author/illustrator team.
THROUGH THE WINDOW: VIEWS OF MARC
CHAGALL'S LIFE AND ART
VINCENT CAN'T SLEEP: VAN GOGH PAINTS THE
NIGHT SKY
THE NOISY PAINTBOX: THE COLORS AND SOUNDS
OF KANDINKSY'S ABSTRACT ART
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