Books like Art & Max
Award winning
Emily's Blue Period
Cathleen Daly, 2014
56 pages
Why to read
Addresses family dynamics, fostering emotional awareness.
Inspires creativity through art-themed storytelling.
Encourages resilience amidst personal change.
Supports discussions on coping with divorce.

Emily's Blue Period
Cathleen Daly, 2014
Award winning
Essential Artists: Picasso
David Spence, 1997
128 pages
Why to read
Explores Picasso's revolutionary artistic contributions.
Encourages creativity and artistic expression in children.
Provides historical insights in an engaging way.
Enhances art appreciation and cultural knowledge.

Essential Artists: Picasso
David Spence, 1997
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
Dav Pilkey, 2020
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot fosters imagination and moral lessons.
Characters model resilience, teamwork, and empathy.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Fun, interactive read for children and parents alike.

Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
Dav Pilkey, 2020
Award winning
Classics
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
180 pages
Why to read
Classic adventure enriches imagination and creativity.
Timeless characters foster emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages resilience and self-discovery through challenges.
Illustrations enhance visual stimulation and engagement.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
L. Frank Baum, Catherine Miles, 2023
Squeak Street: Pink-Paw's Painting (Squeak Street Stories)
Emily Rodda, 2005
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale stimulates imagination and creativity.
Introduces art concepts in an accessible, fun way.
Encourages self-expression through colorful storytelling.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills and vocabulary.

Squeak Street: Pink-Paw's Painting (Squeak Street Stories)
Emily Rodda, 2005
Award winning
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through musical and colorful storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and self-expression in children.
Supports developmental milestones with engaging narratives.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading times.

The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
Bob Ross: A Little Golden Book Biography
Maria Correa, 2021
Why to read
Encourages artistic expression and creativity
Inspires children to pursue their passions
Teaches the importance of perseverance and positivity
Introduces children to a cultural icon in an accessible way

