Frank Cottrell Boyce

I've mentioned a few Art books in the past but they've been picture books. If you are looking for a children's novel with Art references then I highly recommend "Framed" by Frank Cottrel Boyce. Set in Wales where the art treasures of our national art galleries have been stored for protection during the war, it is a charming story or as Wikipedia puts it:
     "This is a funny and touching exploration of how art - its beauty and its value - touches the life of one little boy and his big family in a very small town"



 
I've also really enjoyed two other books by him which could complement your teaching, Cosmic and The Unforgotten Coat. Cosmic is a tale about Space and relationships. The Unforgotten Coat is a tale of Mongolian immigrants and is full of imagination. I love it because for years I've been interested in Mongolia - deserts, dinosaurs, yurts and open-throated singing.




If you want to explore the music of Mongolia, I'd recommend the following:-
   Shu-De : Voices from the Distant Steppe (1994) Realworld CDRW41
   Yat-Kha : In Europe Live (no details)
   Albert Kuvezin (of Yat-Kha) : Recovers (no details)
   Hanggai : Introducing Hanggai : World Network 
   Rough Guide to the Music of Mongolia
   Anda Union - The Wind Horse (20111) Hohhot Records HR001