Art - Kids Fiction

"Tender, comforting, and complex." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Drawn with exquisite precision and quiet dashes of humor." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A lovely, ruminative selection." --School Library Journal (starred review) "A blueprint for mindfulness and gratitude for the homes in which we...live." --The New...

With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a year in the life of a frog family. From tadpole to froglet to frog, there is more to a frog's life that can be clearly seen. Filled...

What are the animals up to? There are lots of clues to help us decide, and we can lift the flap to see if we're right. A playful way to exercise reasoning, prediction and memory skills, featuring colourful, high-contrast illustrations.Author: Cocoretto, Child's PlayISBN-10: 1786281546ISBN-13:...

It's no ordinary art show at Bundock Primary School The sculptures want to eat you, the camera wants to capture you, the paintings are way too absorbing and the chairs are simply revolting. Hey, watch out for the slimy monster Oh no, you've been...

In 1914, Tom Thomson spent the summer at a family cottage on Lake Huron's Georgian Bay, where he taught the ten-year-old daughter, Helen, how to paint. Author Susan Vande Griek and illustrator Pascal Milelli have imagined this time through Helen's eyes, providing an intriguing...

Doug has trouble lifting heavy balls of dung. He just doesn't feel as strong as the other dung beetles. When Doug feels down that he isn't tough enough, a passing butterfly helps him see things in a different light and he realizes that strength...

With art supplies in tow, a young boy explores the urban forest near his home, then interprets what he sees with his art. The boy is a keen observer who uses poetic, rhythmic language to describe the diversity he finds through all four seasons....

How Auggie and Gus save Serendipity Place and find their true calling. Auggie Jones thinks she's an ordinary girl. She lives with her grampa Gus, a trash hauler, in an old house. And even though most of her friends live in the same poorer...

A laugh-out-loud story of artistic expression, told in direct speech and adorable manga-inflected illustrations by Charlotte Mei."Today I am going to paint a portrait. It is a portrait of someone very important. That someone is ME (it is a self-portrait). All famous artists paint...

In another suspenseful mystery romp with art appreciation (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Art and Camille head to London to find her estranged father, and soon find themselves embroiled in a heist involving a long-dead monarch. Packed with fascinating facts about real places and pieces...

Looking for an enjoyable, relaxing activity that will provide countless hours of fun? Look no further. Grab your coloring pencils or pens and start filling in the drawings in "Mystery Colors." Soon, you'll uncover the beautiful images hidden on each page. .You'll be able...

Little Hoo is getting ready for Valentine's Day... and getting really frustrated. Little Hoo wants to make Valentine's Day cards for all of his friends but it's trickier and more time consuming than he thought. For all the moms who have ever helped their...

When a family buys a house in a struggling town for just one dollar, they're hoping to start over -- but have they traded one set of problems for another? Twelve-year-old Lowen Grover, a budding comic-book artist, is still reeling from the shooting death...

Mrs Millie loves flowers, but she has no garden. Instead, she grows geraniums in pots by the window, and paints wild, beautiful pictures of exotic plants. And then, one night, something wonderful happens . . .Mrs Millie and her best friend, Socrates the cat,...

"It should come as no great surprise that Dragons Love Art, after all Art is where Dragons first got their start." So begins, with Dragons as our guides, a visually delicious tour through many of the ideas, styles and mediums of the world's Art...

After a hate crime occurs in his small Texas town, Adrian Piper must discover his own power, decide how to use it, and know where to draw the line in this stunning debut novel exquisitely illustrated by the author. Adrian Piper is used to...

Henry has a big dream: to be a great artist. But will his clumsiness get in the way? Everything Henry makes turns out broken or bungled. That doesn't seem like art at all! After talking to his grandfather, Henry learns how to find beauty...

When a young girl meets the famous Claude Monet in his garden at Giverny, she learns the importance of staying true to your own vision. This intriguing child's-eye view of Monet and the development of impressionism takes as its premise how artists flocked to...

Theodora loved her grandfather's old garden. His new apartment's balcony is too windy and small for a garden. But what appears to be a drawback soon leads to a shared burst of creativity as Theo and her Poppa decide to paint a new garden....

Early one morning a boy comes into town looking for work. He meets a sign painter who takes him on as a helper, and they are commissioned to paint a series of billboards in the desert. Each billboard has only one word, Arrowstar. They...

Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond's classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure. Paddington discovers a love of painting when Mr....

In this stunning companion to the acclaimed Louise Loves Art, Louise has a new neighbor, the creative and offbeat Andie--but can they overcome their differences and be friends?Louise loves art more than anything. Imagine her delight when a new neighbor, Andie, moves in ....

The Adventures of Wally The Sausage Dog Crossed With A Poodle And Felix The Frog is about two unlikely mates that realise there is more to see than their own backyard. Written with a rhythmic prose, it is a fun way for kids to...

Oliver has decided to give up painting. No matter how hard he tried, the colors always turned into a muddy mess. But a trip to the art museum and a mysterious gift leads Oliver on an adventure that opens his eyes to the impressionists'...

Fiona Finer the Interior Designer is a children's book ages 3 to103 about a go getting Interior Designer and her puppy pal and their daily adventures in Interior Design. This books talks about how the job of an Interior Designer impacts the health, safety...

Adam Lehrhaupt tells a tale of the power of color in this exploration of creativity that is sure to inspire readers and budding artists! Isn't it fun to color? Every color has a feeling, just like we do. Yellow makes us feel happy. Dark...

Pull out your pencils! Everyone's an artist in this lively and inspiring picture book full of wit, whimsy, and wacky imagination...and dragons, of course! Dragons of all shapes and sizes are on display in this high-flying how-to picture book from celebrated author-illustrator Douglas Florian....

"What a gorgeous painting," exclaimed the judge of Ms. Fair's first-grade art contest. "What a beautiful rabbit!" For Emily, the words are a shock. Her painting is of her dog, Thor. Not a rabbit. But instead of thinking: What's wrong with this judge? Emily...

Going to the art museum with her mom is no fun at all for Anna. Everything is old and boring and there are so many rules: Don't Touch Do Not Enter Quiet A vigilant guard keeps a close eye on the energetic little girl,...

For the first time, New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a fun drawing guide for young artists to enjoy.Kids will enjoy following the easy step-by-step diagrams to re-create Pete and their favorite stories. The diagrams become appropriately a little...

When Emily discovers an empty lot that used to be a community garden, she and her crafty friends make it bloom once again in this seventh book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series. Emily Adams learns that an empty dirt lot in...

When a young boy visits the local art gallery, he discovers several splendid pieces of art. As he examines each one, the boy is whisked off to a different location. When the boy finally exits the exhibition, he has taken a wild globe-trotting adventure...

"A compassionate story of homelessness and friendship, recycled art and community." --Kirkus Reviews A twelve-year-old boy living on the streets of Chandigarh, India, stumbles across a secret garden full of sculptures and sees the possibility of another way of life as he bonds with...

From the Coretta Scott King Award-winning photographer of My People, an illuminating pairing of poetry and portraits depicts the splendor of our global community. I am the world. I am strong.I am the spirit of generations gone. The children of our world come in...

From animation to zoomorphic and everything in between, this rhyming picture book for children shares a journey through the alphabet featuring an array of art tools and terms. Using words and illustrations, author Patty Copper and illustrator Mrs. Quam offer a creative way for...

The Lonely House is an architecture inspired children's book about rediscovering happiness and the value of family. Follow the life of The Lonely House as it experiences love, loss, and loneliness on its emotional journey through construction, abandonment, and rescue. Beautifully illustrated and masterfully...

The little paintbrush is often teased by all the other brushes in the cabinet, who have thick bristles and are chosen by their artist to create many paintings. They boast all day about the pieces they've helped create, and the little paintbrush yearns to...

In this cheerful story, Amy and Sam help paint the furniture in their house. Their excitable dog, Singer, decides to help out by wagging and thumping her tail on the wet paint. In the colorful calamity that ensues, Amy, Sam, and Singer--and Singer's kennel--find...

**2018 Nautilus Book Award Winner**"She was a free-flying soul, with a heart full of fire, Who undeniably followed her creative desire. From the moment she woke till she crashed hard at night, Mayva was immersed in composing things that she liked."Mayva O'Meere has a...

Goodwin the Goat by famed author of Corduroy, Don Freeman, is a never-before-published story of a mischievous young goat named Goodwin. One day, after growing tired of his daily wheat and oats, he goes out in search for new types of delicious food andstumbles...

A beloved emblem of world peace--the dove--comes to life in this moving story that introduces Pablo Picasso and his art to young readers. "A little white dot in the great sky," a dove sails over the earth looking for a place to land. She...

Long Description: When Kai breaks all of the museum rules, he finds himself inside the paintings that just minutes ago loomed above him. But when he continues to misbehave, he suddenly becomes lost and alone, until a girl with the pearl earring tells him...

Architecture for Kids 2 is a book that shows an evolution in form and content. In Architecture for Kids 1, I used pictures instead of words to make learning easy and to help you exercise your brain's ability to remember things. Architecture for Kids...

This method of drawing in this way is easy.All you need is a pencil and eraser to get started The method of copying the mesh is especially useful as a tool to keep the correct proportions, it develops the child's patience and encourages creativity.Here...

Real Estate with my Daddy follows a father and son as they embark on their adventure of investing in real estate. A normal Saturday morning father and son drive to the store quickly turns into an opportunity to see the beauty in buying distressed...

How to Draw Cute Animals For Kids and Adults is the PERFECT gift or present for someone you love Easy to color designs help to build fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination . Adorable designs including a lion, a giraffe, a dinosaur, a penguin, a...

"Today, my sky is grey. The colours are all hiding in my heart."A fanciful exploration of the creative magic which liberates our emotions, allowing us to relate to the world around us.Author: Jessica BuckinghamISBN-10: 292515302XISBN-13: 9782925153023Publisher: Mycelia MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2021Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.00h...

A celebration of childhood freedom and creativity that encourages readers to find awe in the natural world world. "The Artist is a captivating book about a young boy's artistic spirit and the natural world that inspires him. A beautifully rendered story, told with deep...

A Universe of StoriesUncle Larry's Antique Shop & Junkyard is a magical world where everything has a price--and nothing is as it seems. In this junkyard adventure, Eli and Grace learn different forms of art the Art Monster. To complete their adventure they must...

It has been a year since Alex and Bartholomew first ventured into the mystical Artania. Now, Mona Lisa has been kidnapped, and the two are called in to investigate.Peril awaits at every turn. Traitorous pirates, fearful gods, monsters of the deep. Artania's safety lies...