Discover more books

Art Intros : Meet Surrealism

Name: Art Intros : Meet Surrealism
ISBN: 9781445183541

By Susie Brooks

Part of the Art Intros series

When dreams escape into art, who dares invent lobster telephones and stranger surprises?

engaging · informative · imaginative

Genres

Non-fiction Art History

What is Art Intros : Meet Surrealism about?

Explore the fascinating world of Surrealism, an art movement that transformed dreams into captivating artworks. Discover how artists like Salvador Dalí and Frida Kahlo used imagination to create extraordinary pieces. Learn about the Bureau of Surrealist Research and uncover the stories behind unusual creations like lobster telephones and cauliflower-filled Rolls Royces. This book offers young readers an engaging introduction to Surrealism's history and its lasting impact on art and culture.

About the author

Susie Brooks is a talented author who loves making facts fun and easy to understand. She has written many exciting books for children, including the popular ‘Get Into Art’ series. Susie enjoys exploring new ideas and sharing fascinating stories about the world, helping young readers discover something new every day.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

About Pageticker

Pageticker is a digital reading diary and book tracker for families and school communities. Families track their reading and discover new books with our totally free app; schools can get an instant overview of class reading with our web-based dashboard.

Schools use Pageticker to replace paper reading diaries, catalogue and track library books, run reading challenges and help children explore the world of books. It's proven to improve reading engagement, as well as significantly reducing teacher workload. Visit our For Schools page to learn more.

Yes, the Pageticker app is completely free and you are welcome to join thousands of families using it today to inspire their children to love reading. If you are a school, we charge for the teacher dashboard - this costs between £149 and £449 per year.

Remember all the books that you or your child have read, are reading or want to read by adding them to your bookshelf. You'll need the app to start creating bookshelves.