Kids can find the rogue painting and save the exhibition and the City Gallery! Children will have hours of fun exercising their powers of observation as they spot the clues that reveal which artist painted each picture. While they have fun solving the mystery, they’ll be enjoying an inspiring introduction to 32 of the world’s greatest modern artists. The split pages make this book a fun, interactive experience, rich with fascinating facts about the paintings and the painters and their techniques — all the ingredients needed to inspire a lifelong interest in modern art. Also included is a glossary of art terms. It’s written by Anna Nilsen and is 48 pages.

This book by Barbara Lehman explores the mysterious nature, magical art and secrets of museums. What might happen when a boy becomes part of a mind-bending exhibit? It received the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Launch date: May 22, 2006.

“The Polar Express” is a heartwarming story about the power of belief that resonates across generations and cultures. It is the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa’s Polar Express sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole, and into the very presence of Santa Claus himself. It is a unique and imaginative book.