A Book about Art!  

A colorful day-in-the-life of a child artist and her dog. This wordless picture book will delight readers of all ages as we see the protagonist decked out in her beret reminding art lovers that the title says it all -- this is a tip of the hat, er beret, to Claude Monet. The little artist struggles with getting the painting to represent what she wants it to look like, while the patient (and then not-so-patient) dog waits and waits. A surprise ending lends a wonderful message for all the perfectionists out there.

School libraries will want to add this title. Kids will gravitate to the simple story with the complex themes. Educators will enjoy sharing this one with any age, and the intro to Claude Monet for the youngest audiences makes this an outstanding selection for classrooms everywhere.

Claude by Phyllis Harris hit shelves May 19, 2026. Share widely!!

*I was offered an early reader access to the digital title via NetGalley courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.