Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.
Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.
Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, and accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes. Inspired by the author's memories of her art teacher.
Rather than use the same old colors, a child paints animals and objects in a variety of different hues. Includes information about the German painter Franz Marc, who created unconventional animal paintings in the early 1900s, and how his art, banned by the Nazi regime, inspired young Eric Carle.
Inspired by such art masters as Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, and Jackson Pollock, Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, dons her beret to create her own fabulous artwork.
Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; lift spirits; stretch imaginations. This colorful concept book rouses children's to use their hands for the good and reach for their dreams.--Publisher.
"A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on"-- Provided by publisher. Includes historical and cultural notes, song list, and two poems.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces blue animals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"-- Provided by publisher.
Hassan, newly-arrived in the United States and feeling homesick, paints a picture at school that shows his old home in Somalia as well as the reason his family had to leave.
"Falling leaves, round pumpkins, crisp apples-- colors are everywhere in fall! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of fall? What can you create with the colors of fall? Encourage readers to create fall-inspired art and discover the colors around them through bright photos and lively text." -- Amazon.com.
Bright flowers, cute baby animals, fresh plants colors are everywhere in spring! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of spring? What can you create with the colors of spring? Encourage readers to notice color in the real world and create their own spring-inspired artwork through vibrant photos and lyrical text.
Fresh green grass, bright blue sky, yummy treats colors are everywhere in summer! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of summer? What can you create with the colors of summer? Dynamic text and vibrant photos demonstrate real world colors to young readers and encourage them to create their own art with summer-inspired colors.
Crunchy white snow, green pine needles, bright holiday lights -colors are everywhere in winter! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make ou think of winter?
Although they are many different colors, the crayons in a box discover that when they get together they can appreciate each other and make a complete picture.
"From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes--and traditions--of the Muslim world" -- Page [4] of cover.
