Introduce young readers to the world of art and creativity with this delightful children's book. Marvin’s Magical Museum Tours combines simple sentences and timeless illustrations to help early readers connect with the story while discovering the wonders of the museum and the art world. Join Marvin, the Wizarding Cat, on an enchanting adventure as he gives visitors magical tours. With his special access to living art, each museum stop becomes a magical journey. Every painting, print, and illustration tells its own story, offering the perfect canvas for endless imagination. Kids will love Marvin’s Magical Museum Tours because it turns a trip to the museum into a whimsical adventure led by Marvin, a magical cat who brings art to life. This book opens the door to a world where creativity, curiosity, and magic are always on display. Why parents will love Marvin’s Magical Museum Tours: Fosters a love for art and culture early on by presenting museums as magical, inviting spaces. The book introduces young readers to the world of creativity, storytelling, and visual expression. Builds literacy and comprehension skills with the use of simple, well-structured sentences paired with visual cues helps develop reader confidence while strengthening vocabulary and narrative understanding. Encourages imaginative thinking and curiosity since each “living” artwork opens the door for kids to ask questions, dream up their own stories, and see the world through a more creative lens. Supports meaningful parent-child conversations with its magical museum setting that will naturally spark discussion about their own favorite art pieces, museum experiences, art appreciation, or even real-life cats! Offers a calm, comforting reading experience with its soft illustrations and gentle tone, this read-aloud picture book soothes and delights. It’s the perfect choice for winding down at the end of the day with a bedtime story with your soon-to-be favorite cat. Timeless gift for young readers with its balance of charm, education, and paintings that come to life, making it a treasured keepsake that parents will enjoy sharing again and again. Perfect for budding art lovers through STEAM , this book presents a whimsical introduction to art history and is sure to inspire a lifelong passion for museum visits and the stories that live in art. Get your copy today and watch your child’s imagination soar! Looking for more reading adventures with the Kitty Cat Cousins? Follow Yellow Duck Press for joyful journeys, lovable characters, and page-turning fun! Great gift for boys and girls, homeschoolers, elementary students, and budding museum goers and artists. 8.5” X 8.5” (21.59 x 21.59 cm) - Whimsical color illustrations - Fun, softcover, glossy finish - 33 pages Marvin's Magical Museum Tours presents "an uproariously whimsical celebration of art, imagination, and magical mayhem." - Priscilla Lee, Chiu's House of Lovely Animals Marvin's Magical Museum Tours began after one too many hours lost in online museum galleries—hunting for cover art, journal art, picture book inspiration, or simply for the joy of it. It's amazing how many museums, like the Rijksmuseum, the Chicago Art Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to name a few, have public access, public domain art available for commercial use. I often use masterpieces for my novel covers—a Rembrandt decorates the Playhouse Mysteries , a Wenceslaus Hollar etching covers The Crimson Bodice , and an ancient Greek amphora graces the cover of Keepers of the Oracle —but I wanted to use some artistic masterpieces in a fun way for kids to enjoy. Yellow Duck Press is the secret book-making name of Dore' Ripley! A nom de plume (that's a fancy way of saying "pen name") is something authors use when they write lots of different kinds of books. When writing novels, Ripley uses her real name, but when creating stories for children, she becomes Yellow Duck Press —kind of like a superhero secret identity!   Yellow Duck Press produces children's picture books, comic picture books, and leveled readers that are whimsical, fun, and educational. The "Kitty Cat Cousins" series offers children a charming set of books starring their favorite felines who have some of the same dreams and problems experienced by young readers.   Before becoming a full-time author, Ripley was an award-winning teacher—she even helped train other teachers to teach reading! But her favorite thing? Writing the stories she always wished she had as a kid. That's why her books are funny, whimsical, magical, and even a little educational.   Most of all, she wants to help young readers fall in love with books. So grab a story and start exploring—who knows where reading will take you next? Check out other books from Yellow Duck Press to find out how to quack your way into reading fun!