Kids in Museums

The Hemlock Cup Socrates: Athens and the Search for the Good Life, by Bettany Hughes...

Knowing that Bettany Hughes was already so inspired by her museum visits that she wrote her first book at the age of five, Kids in Museums were keen to review her recent book, The Hemlock Cup. Kids in Museums Volunteer Maggie Monteath was keen to take up the task.

As an … Read more

Added: March 12, 2012Comments: 0

Paris Hide-and-Seek: For Readers with Sharp Eyes!...

Kids in Museums volunteer, Mar Dixon found one book in particular captivating on a recent trip to Paris…

This summer, my family had a wonderful vacation in Paris, visiting the museums and art galleries. We were amazed at the wonderful books that were geared to children within the bookshops, many having … Read more

Added: October 1, 2011Comments: 0

Mission: Explore...

Kids in Museums volunteer, Jane Allnut reviews the exciting and intriguing new book Mission Explore…

There are few clues to the contents of this small, orange book as the front cover bears only a large, black ink blot and a WARNING: This book is dangerous! Inside is a treasure trove of … Read more

Added: July 17, 2011Comments: 0

Playing the Shape Game...

This book was reviewed by Elee Kirk, Kids in Museums volunteer review editor. She had a look at one of Britain’s best children’s authors and the previous Children’s Laureate.

When I picked up ‘The Shape Game’, I wasn’t sure who it was for or what it was doing. Anthony Browne has been … Read more

Added: May 23, 2011Comments: 0

The Boy Who Bit Picasso...

Kids in Museums volunteer, Polly Corrigan reviewed Anthony Penrose’s book about his experiences with Picasso.

I’m a bit wary of books that aim to explain great artists or writers to children –  ‘Shakespeare for the under-threes’ and so on – as they can sometimes be off-putting or patronising. The Boy … Read more