Claude Monet is remembered for painting his "impression" of a scene, from the entrancing blues and greens of lily pads to glowing haystacks. He spent years studying the effects of light and color, and is thought of as the father of the "Impressionist" movement. "Each book in this series (with blissful reproductions, of course) creates a compelling intro to the person behind the paintings, as well as cultural and historical contexts . . . helpful aids include time lines, family trees, historical photos, watercolors . . . The well-researched series, penned by different writers, has just come to our attention . . . . If your kids are in any luck, it'll come to theirs, too. "-- "Buzz Weekly . "Full-color illustrations and reproductions of paintings are clear and well chosen. "-- "Book Review Digest . 32 pages (all in color),