Charley Harper (American, 1922–2007) loved animals and nature, but he was quick to remind folks that he was an artist, not a naturalist: “I think flat, simple, and funny.” With the cheeky tail end of a deer or the dangling foot of a droll little mouse, his artwork makes viewers smile. In a style he called “minimal realism,” Harper used geometric shapes, patterns, and vivid colors to bring out the personality of each critter he painted. For ages 4 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3yrs.