Keenly interested in everything new and free of preconceived notions, children are the ideal viewers of art. Yves Klein - Into the blue is a playful introduction to the work of one of the founding fathers of contemporary art. With its deliberately non-pedagogical tone and unusual design, the book is also a perfect "bed-time story" featuring key works by the artist along with original photographs and quotations. In Klein's pictures, children experience a wide range of approaches to painting, from a canvas covered completely with plate gold to a radiant blue sponge to the imprint of a painted woman's body on paper. The story is told in vivid colors and images by Nina Hollein, an architect and the mother of two children. A blue coloring pad in the cover - attached to a bookmark - encourages young readers to try out their own ideas on paper. As they color or paint, children explore the many ways there are of making art. (English edition available ISBN 3-7757-1515-0)