Katie's Picture Show: questions to ask and activities to try
Katie visits an art gallery for the first time, and the paintings come to life. Katie's Picture Show is a playful introduction to famous art, full of mischief and imagination.
What age is it for? Katie's Picture Show is best for ages 3–7. Good for: A first visit to an art gallery.
Look at each real painting in the book before Katie jumps in. Ask your child what they notice and what they'd do inside it. It's perfect before a museum or gallery visit.
What it helps with
- A first visit to a museum or gallery
- Looking closely at pictures
- Imagination and storytelling
- Rules in special places
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did Katie go with Grandma?”
- “Which paintings did she step into?”
- “What happened inside the paintings?”
- “Why did Katie get into trouble?”
- “Which painting did you like best?”
- “What would you paint?”
5-minute activities to try together
Step into a picture
Choose a picture in a book and make up a story about what would happen if you climbed inside.
Home gallery
Hang your child's drawings along a wall and give a gallery tour to the family.
Free printables: Katie's Picture Show worksheet and activity pack
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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