Art - Kids Fiction

In Book Three of the popular "My Life . . ." series by Janet Tashjian, Derek Fallon's plan to help out a new classmate backfires miserably There's a new kid in Derek Fallon's class. His name is Umberto and he uses a wheelchair. Derek's...

Named one of the "Best Children's Books of 2019" by Parents magazine, this funny, clever picture book tells the true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends. Perfect for back to school and all year round! When Pencil draws on...

This modern classic celebrates the individuality in all of us and the joy of artistic expression. Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to...

Harley Quinn is center stage in the newest volume of the DC Super Hero Girls graphic novel series, Dc Super Hero Girls Vol. 5: Out of The Bottle For an assignment in Ms. June Moone's art class, the girls are working on their very...

With a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this new board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little...

Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship.Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy...

Young readers can immerse themselves in the colors surrounding the waters of the Nile as they follow the story of a curious little hippo! Count 1, 2, 3 as Little Hippo looks for a place to hide. His game of hide-and-seek leads him to...

Originally written as a love poem, Dare to Dream is a vitalizing collection of mantras with electrifying paintings crafted to inspire your expansion of creativity. This book is designed to inspirit your imagination, and delivers a message of courage in embodying radical hope.Why do...

From Emily Calandrelli--Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MIT--comes the fifth novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology....

A kid-friendly tale of two ends of the same pencil learning to get along! Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don't always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something...

The squid that charmed a nation is back . . . and he's making a big mess Not only is this irrepressible squid the biggest thing ever, he's also the best artist in the entire ocean. He squirts ink, for goodness-sakes, and there aren't...

A young girl sees the world differently in this beautiful picture book celebration of math. Everyone has a passion. For some, it's music. For others, it's art. For our heroine, it's math. When she looks around the world, she sees math in all the...

A beautiful, classic addition to the family bookshelf--with beloved Swiss designer, Celestino Piatti's fun and retro illustrations! This classic fable about enjoying the miracle of everyday life, first illustrated by Celestino Piatti in 1963, is being reissued in celebration of Piatti's distinctive artwork. Known...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure The stars in Vincent van Gogh's painting are so beautiful that Katie can't resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do...

The Kind Shepherd and the Little Lamb is a children's book about trusting in the kind shepherd, no matter the season of life. A little lamb continually worries about the summer, the winter, and what will happen when he gets old and slow. The...

Olive Oh can't wait to spend a weekend camping with her best friend Marcus Wong and his family. They'll get to see stars, observe nature, and--best of all--get away from Olive's older siblings, whose bossy advice is driving her nuts. But a week of...

Max and Arthur are friends who share an interest in painting. Arthur is an accomplished painter; Max is a beginner. Max's first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various artistic media, which turn out to have...

Author: Peter H. ReynoldsISBN-10: 153621809XISBN-13: 9781536218091Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Language: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.80h x 9.50w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.9Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 69954 / Dot

Follow a colorful blob of modeling dough as it forms a ball, rolls into a snake, coils into a pot, and more in this adorable board book In this charming story, children can learn the simple lesson that change is a constant--and they can...

Pete the Cat is back with another groovy I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean.Pete the Cat can't wait to get a new pet He gets a goldfish he names Goldie. Pete paints a cool painting of...

When Olive Oh's third-grade teacher announces that the whole school will be having an art show, Olive is thrilled. Being creative is what she does best. Plus, she has just found her lucky red beret. Olive is sure she'll have all kinds of great...

When Mayumi was born, her grandfather created a garden for her. It was unlike any other garden she knew. It had no flowers or vegetables. Instead, Ojiichan made it out of stones: "big ones, little ones and ones in-between." Every summer, Mayumi visits her...

In this standalone companion to The Van Gogh Deception, Art and Camille team up once again to solve a large museum theft, using one of the biggest heists in history to help them solve the case. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown and the...

From Henri Matisse's monkeys and Jackson Pollock's poodles to Roy Lichtenstein's llamas and Wassily Kandinsky's kangaroos, this beautiful 1-10 counting book provides an imaginative learning experience that will delight adults and children alike. Introduce your little one to some of the world's best artists...

A young boy (Mason) will do just about anything to avoid having to suffer through another long, boring summer. Little does he know that an adventure like no other waits just around the corner.When accompanying his mother to the museum, Mason sees a painting...

Young Frank is an architect. He lives with his grandfather, Old Frank, who is also an architect and his spotted dog, Eddie. Using anything he can get his hands on; macaroni, pillows, toilet paper, shoes, Young Frank likes to build buildings that twist, chairs...

Paris in the 1400s. A young girl named Marguerite delights in assisting her father, Jacques, in his craft: illuminating manuscripts for the nobility of France. His current commission is a splendid book of hours for his patron, Lady Isabelle, but will he be able...

"A dazzling debut novel about resilience, courage, home and family."--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me SoHo, 1981. Twelve-year-old Olympia is an artist--and in her neighborhood, that's normal. Her dad and his business partner Apollo bring antique paintings back to life,...

Featuring spreads with raised, shaped objects that fit into scooped cutouts on their opposite page, these new TouchThinkLearn books offer the youngest learners an opportunity to explore in a hands-on, multisensory way. Seeing the image, tracing its shape, saying its name--these modes of perception...

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) Run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with E. L. Konigsburg's beloved classic and Newbery Medal--winning novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! When Claudia decided to run away, she planned...

A New York Times Bestseller! New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create, to question, to explore, and to imagine. A little girl sails her raft across a...

Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry's beloved novel about a boy who would do anything to paint is now available in a refreshed paperback edition. Benjamin West was born with an extraordinary gift--the gift of creating paintings of people, animals, and landscapes so true to...

An artist's approach to introducing the alphabet Mouse airbrushes the A, buttons the B, carves the C . . . Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter of the alphabet. He dyes the D, erases the E, and folds the F. Mouse works...

Everyone's going to the town square. But this is no ordinary market--it's a feast of folk art from around the world. Whether you're looking for fruits, vegetables, or just an afternoon of fun, this is a shopping trip you don't want to miss Includes...

"Sensitive and thoughtful--a story about loss, friendship, and the beauty of self-discovery."--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeWhen Georgia finds a secret sketch her late father--a famed artist--left behind, the discovery leads her down a path that may reshape everything holding...

In this wordless story, an ordinary day at the beach transforms into an unforgettable adventure."Many children have wondered what it might be like to be minuscule, and this wordless adventure is accessible even to a quite young beachgoer . . . An imaginative journey."--Kirkus...

A stunning picture book ode to the joys of the creative process and the spirit of collaboration. This lyrical story from Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma is perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes, Gyo Fujikawa, and Julie Fogliano. To make . . . a...

When Olive Oh's third-grade teacher announces that the whole school will be having an art show, Olive is thrilled. Being creative is what she does best. Plus, she has just found her lucky red beret. Olive is sure she'll have all kinds of great...

The ideal gift for someone you love, from the #1 New York Times best-selling pop-up artist who brought us Believe and many other celebrated 3-D books. Tender expressions of the different guises of love spring from the pages of this charming pop-up book from...

Nancy, Bess, and George must find a stolen statue in this twentieth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy is beyond excited when she receives an invitation to an elite celebration of the arts hosted by...

The Mona Lisa... Why did Leonardo da Vinci lavish three years on a painting of the second wife of an unimportant merchant when all the nobles of Europe were begging for a portrait by his hand? No one knows for sure. But this story...

An interactive picture book from Hervé Tullet the creator of the New York Times bestsellers Press Here and Mix It Up! Join the magical hunt for one little idea: From one of the true creative geniuses of this generation comes a unique meditation on...

The images stitched into Hannah's quilt lead to secret signposts on the Underground Railroad as she and her father take flight from slavery on a perilous path to freedom. Now that Hannah's papa has decided to make the run for freedom, her patchwork quilt...

A New York Times bestselling middle grade mystery novel full of adventure, friendship, and stolen art. Marvin lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompadays' apartment. He is very much a beetle. James Pompaday lives with his family in New York...

Exuberant rhymes and wild illustrations celebrate self-acceptance and self-love, from the New York Times bestselling creators of I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver...

Through gorgeous illustrations and heartwarming words, children and adults will find inspiration in Emma's ability to find creativity within herself. Emma is a gifted young artist whose most prized possession is a small, shaggy rug. When her mother accidentally puts the rug in the...

"This story...consists of four short verses about the happy home life of a young African-American boy. Family love and the shared stories and symbols that connect the generations are pervasive themes." - Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAuthor: Angela JohnsonISBN-10: 0531071758ISBN-13: 9780531071755Publisher: Scholastic Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2000Pages:...

Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs...

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor BookAn award-winning, stunningly illustrated, sober depiction of war. A recipient of the prestigious Nami Concours prize, this remarkable book of striking, often surreal illustrations and sparse prose reveals the many sides of war: where it comes from, how it...

A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity. A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn't easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It's a secret place, just for him Now he...