Art - Kids Fiction

Young Bartholomew isn't allowed to go to school, play outside or make art... so he sketches in secret.When Bartholomew meets the skateboarding artist, Alexander DeVinci, he's yanked into a mythical realm of living paintings and breathing sculptures: Artania. The two soon learn that the...

When community members work together with trucks and ships to clean up the town's riverfront, an artist and her child hammer, chisel, weld and zap the found materials into something beautiful. Young makers will find inspiration in the playful, rhyming text and mixed media...

Christmas 2021 Christmas Color By Number Book for Kids Fun! Fun! Fun!Big Country Christmas Color By NumberTake time for relaxation as the holiday season approaches with this gorgeous and simple-to-see Country Christmas Color By Number Adult Coloring Book from the Gus Fring. Our Christmas...

Now planned as a Broadway musical from the Tony Award-winning producer of "Hamilton" and "Rent"!From the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter, and illustrator of The Phantom Tollbooth, Jules Feiffer, comes a witty story about following your dreams.Jimmy is bad at sports and not much...

Wild Orca And Me is a beautifully illustrated tale about two siblings exploring the Salish Sea in the Pacific Northwest by canoe. They observe otters, whales, eagles, deer, and bears. A dream to see an orca comes true for the youngest sibling exploring solo....

An imaginative rhyming picture book full of funny creatures. For little monsters ages 4 years and up.A little wizard paints creepy, crawly creatures, but soon they come alive. They creep right off his paper. Come meet all his monsters, but please, whatever you do--don't...

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...

The inimitable Anthony Brown and co-creator Hanne Bartholin invite young artists to play the shape game--and get creative. Frida and Bear love to draw. But what should they draw? First Frida draws a shape and gives it to Bear. "Try to turn this shape...

This collection of poems that tell the story of the quilt-making community in Gee s Bend, Alabama, is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. For generations, the women of Gee s Bend have made quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied...

Think and Make Like an Artist is an art activity book that encourages sophisticated thinking and gives budding artists a chance to develop their imaginations in a whimsical, colorful, and fun package. Children learn to experiment with different materials and ideas, make their own...

Here's the perfect back-to-school gift for budding artists. Like the creator's previous picture book, My Dog Is as Smelly as Dirty Socks, this picture book encourages children to be creative and make their own object portraits. It's a fun activity for home or for...

Vincent is ready to paint his house--but what color should it be? He starts painting it white, but the spider says it's his house, and he likes red. The caterpillar says it's his house and he likes yellow. The beetle likes purple, and the...

Shoshana loves spending time at Grandma Jacobs' art studio and for Shavuot, Grandma Jacobs has a very special art project in mind! Shoshana learns how to make papercuts by carefully folding squares of paper and cutting shapes out of them. But can she create...

In this delightful tale of the power of the imagination, Art's supplies come to life in the studio, creating mayhem and magic--and art Pastels, pencils, paints, crayons, brushes and markers...everything gets in on the act of creating a mess-terpiece of fun. Chris Tougas's brilliant...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure On a hot, sunny day, a painting of some bathers in a cool river proves too tempting for Katie, and so she dives straight...

From best-selling author and illustrator, Tomie dePaola, comes this reissued adapted Italian folktale of how a town was saved by their beloved giant statue. In the southern part of Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, is the town of Barletta. In this quiet town, there...

**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...

The Art Room delights readers with a glimpse into the world of artistic expression, fun and freedom that renowned Northwest Coast artist Emily Carr created for her students. For any child who loves art, it would be the gift of a lifetime to be...

Everyone has the power to make a work of art come to life Pompon may be a statue of a white bear in a museum, but he has dreams like anyone else does. He yearns to break free and roam the world. Then one...

Enter the colorful world of 43 Monsters, where each monster has special hopes, quirky dreams, and deep feelings of its own. Monster Brokeosurus introduces curious readers to each monster as we are guided through the imaginary realm of the fictitious monster-creator Charlie Wedster. An...

Sable wears only black and has always felt that doom is near. Lacey wears pink and seeks beauty everywhere. A sadistic art teacher pairs Sable and Lacey together for their final project. The girls have to get to know one another and select a...

Alora In The Clouds is a children's book that follows Alora, who creates the shapes we see in the clouds, but no one is looking up anymore This is a short story meant to encourage children's imaginations through what our minds see in the...

Josiah was a rat. He was a bad rat......or so he was told. In fact, Josiah and his friends are aspiring artists, and for a rat, painting outside the box like that just won't do.Follow along as Josiah and several other inspired rats teach...

Ruby and Alfie are twins. Ruby and Alfie are mischievous, fun, creative, shiny and have hearts of gold - just like you One Friday, they are more keen to go to school that usual because they are doing art to make a big surprise...

In this easy-to-read, search-and-find story, Tate draws cats, bugs, and birds--but he never draws Pup! Tate likes to draw. He draws 10 cats on the couch, 10 bugs in the garden, and 10 birds in the park. Pup, who craves attention, is never in...

Discover the NATO phonetic alphabet--and find layers of connection in every letter--in a stunning abecedarian from celebrated artist Isabelle Arsenault. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie . . . Since 1956, whenever time and clarity are of the essence, everyone from firefighters to air traffic controllers has...

Spring semester at the Lab School in Hyde Park finds Petra and Calder drawn into another mystery when unexplainable accidents and ghostly happenings throw a spotlight on Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece, the Robie House. Illustrations.Author: Blue BalliettISBN-10: 0756989426ISBN-13: 9780756989422Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2007Pages:...

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...

Piatti, author of The Happy Owls, brings his trademark style of glowing colors and bold lines--aptly compared to stained glass--to this alphabet of animals. Playful rhyming text offers interesting thoughts about each creature, real or fabled.Author: Celestino PiattiISBN-10: 073584206XISBN-13: 9780735842069Publisher: Northsouth BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2015Pages:...

The Cat, The Fiddle and Me is a children's song for people of all ages. It's about the fantastic voyage of three imaginary friends, a feline, a fiddle and a child. It's a magical journey to "places that no one has seen."Think of as...

Like her mother, Georgia McCoy is an artist, but her dad looks away whenever he sees her with a sketchbook. Sometimes it's hard to remember what it was like when her mother was still alive . . . when they were a family ....

The perfect series for kids who loved THE LEMONADE WAR series and are ready for more mysteries! "With wit, cunning, snappy dialogue and superior math skills, The Red Blazer Girls represent the best of girl-detectives while still feeling relatable and real. Nancy Drew would...

It's Going to Be a Bear of a YearSadie thought she'd have a perfect fresh start when she moved to Owl Creek, Michigan, but finding her place in her new school proves harder than she expected. In this divided town, Sadie's father's job mediating...

A child-friendly picture book biography, featuring reproductions of Picasso masterpieces and a foldout representation of Picasso at workPeople were always saying, "No! No! No! Picasso!"But Picasso said . . . "Yes!"In this funny and accessible introduction to Picasso and art, children learn that daring...

Mysteries abound in this exciting race through Rome Beatrice Archer may love history, and Rome may be chock-full of it, but that doesn't mean she wants to move there Too bad Beatrice's father got a job as the head of the history department at...

"The Stone Soup of collaborative creativity--eight thumbs up!"--Jessica Love, author of Juli疣 Is a Mermaid "Bad Drawer is inspiring for every kind of drawer, and it is such a fun, creative way to show what can happen when we work together with our friends."...

"In this picture-book adaptation of R.E.M.'s song, a young fox and rabbit show the adults that everyone can be friends . . . A pop song finds new life as a simple yet heartfelt story of acceptance." --Kirkus Reviews"Shiny happy people laughing Everyone around,...

There was a monkey with a mind that wondered. As he lay in bed, the endless what ifs pondered his mind. Will he make the right decision to simply fall asleep for a reward tomorrow? Let's Read Griffin's Thoughtful Night...Author: Sonia Nahbila MoonenISBN-10: 8885260713ISBN-13:...

This all-new How to Draw book includes tons of Pok駑on from Galar, the newest region. Over 40 characters in all!Want to become a Pok駑on drawing expert? You've found the right book! This all-new How to Draw adventure includes simple, step-by-step instructions on how to...

There was a monkey with a mind that wondered. As he lay in bed, the endless what ifs pondered his mind. Will he make the right decision to simply fall asleep for a reward tomorrow? Let's Read Griffin's Thoughtful Night...Author: Sonia Nahbila MoonenISBN-10: 1684891477ISBN-13:...

Developed in collaboration with an educational specialist and authenticity readers, this interactive board book is designed to encourage a first conversation about skin color. It explores and celebrates the many different colors of us, with a turning wheel showing different faces, and explains to...

Discover the imaginative world of the On the Fingertips series with Lili Mouse and her friend Elephant. Notes of subtle humor echo in the dialogue as these two friends use descriptive words to explore the beauty of friendship and all that makes them alike...

Christmas 2021 Christmas Mystery Mosaic Color By Number Book for Kids Fun! Fun! Fun! This Color By Number Coloring Book for men, women and even youths is great for someone who just likes to relax coloring Christmas-Bell, Snowman, Santa Christmas mood is a very...

Dragons have disappeared from Artania, and a threat looms over the realm.Alex, Bartholomew and Gwen return to Artania, to help bring the elusive dragons back to the sky. With battles in the skies, dangerous outlaws and enchanted scrolls, the three will need to find...

The Sweet and Innocent Little Children's Book of Cannibalism is a book of verse with striking artwork throughout. It starts with 'Hello honey, see my bunny? You would find its diet funny. What's inside you'll never know (it's some pearls and a toe)'... happily,...

XYZ is a boy with no face. He enjoys going to the museum in order to find peace within himself, but one day this does not happen. As he is starting to leave, he stumbles upon a blank canvas and climbs into it leading...

This fully illustrated children's picture book tells the story of a girl who doesn't appreciate just how special her old house is. As with all of Barbara's other original full color picture books, this one concludes with a bonus draw and tell story that...

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...

Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human bodyAuthor: James DavisISBN-10: 8726851288ISBN-13: 9798726851280Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2021Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.26d

Serafina is Tilda's new art teacher. Serafina wears super arty clothes and cool jangly earrings and has a real artistic spirit. Tilda is keen to show Serafina that she has an artistic spirit too. But when Serafina starts giving Tilda's good friend Binky all...