Art - Kids Fiction

A large cute and friendly spooky Coloring Book for younger children. With Pumpkins, Ghosts, monsters and witches; Girls and Boys will love these fun pictures to color. Makes a great gift to keep kids occupied and entertained 5 x 11 inches 70 pages Coloring...

A little girl has a rainbow of emotions in this gentle debut picture book that encourages little ones to express their feelings through color. You're pink, you're teal, you're gray, you're jade. You're every golden, warmy shade... All of us have lots of feelings,...

When I see a work of art, something happens in my heart! As a little girl tours and twirls through the halls of the art museum, she finds herself on an exciting adventure. Each piece of art evokes something new inside of her: silliness,...

Follow me into Gustav's studio -- it is alive with color Look at the paintbrushes, the reds and blues and colorful hues that spill onto the table. Smell the scent of paint, of oil, of canvas. . .Katze, the loyal cat of Gustav Klimt,...

In this fairy tale-like story a beloved tree is saved and children learn how architecture can co-exist with nature. The Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser believed that humanity and nature shared a harmonious partnership, a philosophy that he demonstrated with his architectural creations. Filled with...

From rockin' red to cool cat blue, with a box of crayons there's nothing Pete can't do Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he's drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to...

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...

Author Cara Manes and illustrator Fatinha Ramos explore the life of Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979), painter and textile, theater, and fashion designer, who made enormous contributions to the development of abstraction in the early 1910s, in this picture book. In Sonia Delaunay: A Life of...

A creative young boy with a passion for practicing origami finds a surprising source of encouragement on his diverse city block. Joey loves things that fold: maps, beds, accordions, you name it. When a visiting mother of a classmate turns a plain piece of...

Young Frida Kahlo's imaginary friend comes to life in a touching story by Anthony Browne enhanced by exquisite surreal illustrations. Following a bout with polio at the age of six, Frida Kahlo's life was marked by pain and loneliness. In real life she walked...

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....

The author of the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series introduces a younger version of this adventurous, mischievous, wildly popular character! When Little Big Nate gets a new pack of crayons, his illustrations really come to life! In this delightful board book, Little...

Sam the Man is back with not one, but TWO plans in this third hilarious chapter book in the Sam the Man series from Frances O'Roark Dowell. Sam Graham is a dragon fan and a big truck man. Monster trucks to be specific. And...

Ted paints his way into trouble--and a new friendship--in this comic adventure. One morning, Ted realizes that his room needs a little pizzazz--and for that he needs an artist. Of course, when Ted can't find an artist, he becomes one! Ted uses his homemade...

While Antoinette the tree frog is napping, the painter Monsieur Claude loses his hat in the breeze. Adventure unfolds when a magpie snatches the hat. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this whimsical tale introduces toddlers to fine art and the works...

In this interactive, one-of-a-kind wordless picture book, extraordinary things are happening behind the windows of the city. A young girl is walking home from school in a big city. As she gazes up at window after window in the buildings on her route --...

Get to know the "rain fish" that come to life during rainstorms in this gorgeous exploration of nature with vibrant collage artwork from the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. When blue sky turns gray and it rains all day, sometimes rain...

Meet Spectra: a crafty, industrious, four-inch-tall artist with a brilliant approach to her art. The portraits she makes are composed from the seeds she collects from near and far, along with the creek mud that holds it all together. The results? Uncanny But...something is...

Recycle Reuse Make Art Kenya's class is on spring vacation and their teacher asked them to write a report about how they spent their time. But vacation is almost over and Kenya hasn't done anything worth noting. A late visit to a museum's recycling...

Now that he has become the NYPD's youngest crime-solving hero, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah are ready to relax on a family vacation to Mexico. But when Eddie's father is falsely accused of stealing, what they find is another complex mystery. Can...

Eleven days. Thirteen clues. And one kid who won't give up. Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe is part treasure hunt, part wilderness adventure, and all heart.--Alan Gratz, New York Times Bestselling author of Refugee How far would you go to find something...

When Amelia Bedelia goes to the art museum, she meets Art, helps Drew draw, and busts a bust. She also foils a theft, bakes a cake, and saves the day. Is there anything Amelia Bedelia can't do?Author: Herman ParishISBN-10: 0060843578ISBN-13: 9780060843571Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Magic can happen in the most unexpected ways. By simply swapping paint cans, Kita and her friends discover that by mixing two colors, they can create a brand new color. This story will spark creativity in young children as they explore the wonder of...

Caldecott Medal winner Allen Say brings his lavish illustrations and hybrid narrative and artistic styles to the story of artist James Castle.James Castle was born two months premature on September 25, 1899, on a farm in Garden Valley, Idaho. He was deaf, mute, autistic,...

R is for Rainbow is a thoughtful journey through the alphabet featuring whimsical paintings from artist Kim Ferreira's "Joie de Vivre" series. From "C is for cupcakes and carefully planned getaways" and "J is for the journey and just taking it one step at...

Charlotte explores the art world with her parents, and gets inspired to become an artist herself Take a trip to the art museum as you discover shapes, colors and designs. Maybe you'll even want to pick up a paintbrush at the end too This...

This keepsake collection of board books from the bestselling Mini Masters series brings the world's great French masterpieces down to size. Each title pairs simple verse with some of the most beloved paintings of our time. A lovely way to introduce children to the...

From New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer, Blue Balliett, comes an all-new Calder mystery.THE PIECESThirteen extremely valuable pieces of art have been stolen from one of the most secretive museums in the world. A Vermeer has vanished. A Manet is missing. And...

Join Gracie's great building adventure as she engineers flying machines for all of her animal friends. Learn about user experience research, brainstorming, prototyping and more in her celebration of process over product (because that's what makes the building fun!).Author: Rebecca AttiaISBN-10: 0578333007ISBN-13: 9780578333007Publisher: Rebecca...

A vibrant picture book featuring an irrepressible new character--perfect for fans of The Dot and Beautiful Oops --from acclaimed illustrator Julia Denos. In a place where color ran wild, there lived a girl who was wilder still. Her name was Swatch, and color was...

Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess Brigid really, really loves markers. She convinces her mom to buy a new set of five hundred washable coloring markers, then five hundred coloring markers that smell, then five super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you're-dead-and-maybe-even-later coloring markers. Which...

A hilarious story about not spoiling the end of the story -- selected as a Best book of 2016 by NPR, Betsy Bird/School Library Journal, the Nerdy Book Club, and others. When our young hero settles in to read, the last thing he wants...

It's Parents Week for Mrs. Connor's first graders. Each day another parent is visiting and showing what they do. But Ayanna's dad isn't like the other parents. Will her classmates like him anyway?Author: Margaret McNamaraISBN-10: 1416915419ISBN-13: 9781416915416Publisher: Simon SpotlightLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2007Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize:...

Third grader Vera Vance has signed up for the comics camp after-school program, but her mother would much rather she focus on academics, athletics, music. . . anything but comics Now in paperback. Vera loves all things comic books, so she can't wait for...

Bob the bird loves to paint pictures with his best friend Bat. But one day Bat goes away and Bob is sad. He tries to paint, but everything he paints is blue Can his friends help him to find his bright colors again? From...

Introducing an addition to the acclaimed Mini Masters series. This engaging board book features beautiful works of art paired with playful, rhyming text. In Dreaming with Rousseau, the artist's vibrant paintings invite readers on a journey to dreamlike jungles packed with playful monkeys, a...

Louise loves all kinds of art. But when she has to make cupcakes for a bake sale--and everything goes wrong--can she and her brother make messy cupcakes into art? This charming I Can Read story also introduces the concept of how mixing primary colors...

From the author of the acclaimed The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle comes a tale of traffic jams, secret plans, and one eleven-year-old boy's determination to save his family's livelihood. Now available in paperback. Rick Rusek's stomach has a lot to say. It's...

Nine-year-old Caroline Markham visits the local art gallery -- and makes an extraordinary discovery. In one corner there is something even more compelling than the paintings. It's a sculpture of a girl named Nina with a cat named Sammy on her lap, sitting in...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure Katie can't decide what she wants to be when she grows up. Perhaps a trip to the gallery will be an inspiration, as the...

Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Georges Seurat, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.Author: Suzanne Bober, Julie MerbergISBN-10: 0811847586ISBN-13: 9780811847582Publisher: Chronicle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2005Pages: 16Format: Board BookWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 5.56h x 5.62w x 0.49dReview Citation(s): PW Notes and Reprints...

A priceless sculpture has been stolen from the Capitol City Art Museum But with insurance money to cover the theft and build a new education wing, no one is overly worried about getting the missing art back. The only ones who seem concerned with...

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Chasing Vermeer in this clever middle grade debut When Theodora Tenpenny spills a bottle of rubbing alcohol on her late grandfather's painting, she discovers what seems to be an old Renaissance masterpiece underneath. That's...

A sweet and heartwarming story centered around one simple question. Sassy and intrepid Monica loves to paint with a rainbow of colors. One day she wonders, "What color is a kiss?" She paints items and animals she knows in every color she can think...

Beloved children's entertainer Emily Arrow's first picture book, perfect for (little) makers everywhere: a story about finding a space to create A young bunny makes the rounds of a studio building, taking in all the different artists in their habitats. Making, thinking, sharing, performing...

An engaging, kid-friendly introduction to artist Marcel Duchamp and how he turned a toilet into a famous work of art. This is the story of Marcel Duchamp and how the Dada art movement changed the way people thought about what art could be, and...

Emily, Maddie, Bella, and Sam can't agree on what to create for their school's big craft fair in the eighth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series. Will they be able to glue their crafty family back together? When Emily, Maddie, Bella,...

Luana has lived in a beat-up RV ever since she can remember. Money is hard to come by and friends are hard to keep, so when the opportunity to live in an apartment shows up, Luana can't wait. She starts to discover her artistic...

A painting contest inspires one artist to learn about light waves, prisms, and the color wheel. When Ms. Vega announces a mural painting contest at school, James can't wait to draw a picture to fill the library wall. But as he explores color, he...

Travel through Charles' family history as you color your way through this companion to the children's book, Charles and his Gee's Bend Quilt. Can you help Charles design his very own Gee's Bend quilt? Author: Tangular IrbyISBN-10: 1953621023ISBN-13: 9781953621023Publisher: Learning Advantage Network DiversifiedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...