Books like Adventures in Art: Arts & Crafts Experiences for 8- to 13-Year-Olds (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
Award winning
Cut-Paper Play!: Dazzling Creations from Construction Paper (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
Sandi Henry, 1997
160 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through easy cut-paper projects.
Enhances fine motor skills and artistic expression.
Ideal for parent-child interactive learning sessions.
Fosters focus and concentration through craft activities.
Cut-Paper Play!: Dazzling Creations from Construction Paper (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
Sandi Henry, 1997
Award winning
Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Great Picture Book Illustrators (5) (Bright Ideas for Learning)
MaryAnn F. Kohl, Jean Potter, 2003
144 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through 100 great illustrator styles.
Enhances artistic skills with hands-on activities.
Inspires love for art in formative years.
Cultivates appreciation for diverse artistic expressions.
Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Great Picture Book Illustrators (5) (Bright Ideas for Learning)
MaryAnn F. Kohl, Jean Potter, 2003
Award winning
The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan
Channing Tatum, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity and strategic thinking in young readers.
Features engaging, relatable characters for children.
Enhances problem-solving skills through fun narratives.
Supports developmental milestones in an entertaining way.
The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan
Channing Tatum, 2022
Award winning
Get Into Art Animals: Enjoy Great Art--Then Create Your Own!
Susie Brooks, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through art and animal exploration.
Encourages artistic expression in children's own projects.
Highlights great artwork for educational enrichment.
Engages kids in interactive, hands-on learning.
Get Into Art Animals: Enjoy Great Art--Then Create Your Own!
Susie Brooks, 2015
Award winning
The Art Box
Gail Gibbons, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through vibrant illustrations and storytelling.
Introduces diverse art techniques and materials.
Encourages self-expression and imagination in young readers.
Supports developmental skills in art and comprehension.
The Art Box
Gail Gibbons, 1998
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
42 pages
Why to read
Engaging, suspenseful narrative captivates young readers' attention.
Encourages creativity and curiosity through whimsical storytelling.
Illustrates problem-solving skills in a fun, approachable way.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention in young minds.
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
