Art and artists Books

Any child who can make a stick figure can learn to create funny cartoons-and this enjoyably illustrated guide tells them exactly how. Written by professional cartoonist Art Roche, it gives kids lots of hands-on opportunities to turn their creative ideas...

Rub-a-Dub...COLORS!Books in the bathtub? Yes, please! While your little one scrubs off the day, let them lather on some science simultaneously! In this adorable bath book, kids will learn about reds, blues, and yellows (and what happens when you mix...

Carla loves to be different. So when her teacher announces an upcoming vision screening, Carla hopes she'll be the only kid in class to need glasses. To prepare for her new look, she starts wearing homemade funky frames to school each day.Turns out that...

Enter the world of an artist with a natural spirit in this collection of crafts inspired by your surroundings!In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in...

In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating decorations and playful projects using elements they have designated for reuse or upcycling.Author and...

Become an ocean explorer with this interactive guidebook with step-by-step drawing lessons and fascinating facts about amazing sea creatures!Perfect for aspiring ocean explorers and budding artists, this beginning drawing book will show kids how to...

Explore the fascinating world of architecture, from ancient monuments to modern structures, and decode architectural styles and history in this engaging non-fiction book.This non-fiction compendium takes readers on a global tour of architectural wonders,...

A visually captivating botanical guide that features exquisite illustrations and intriguing insights into the world of common flowers and plants.Discover the beauty and significance of 21 common meadow and garden plants through breathtaking full-page...

Age range 7+Doodling is cute, fun, and creative - the very essence of Kawaii culture!Japanese illustrator Yuu is known for her super-cute style. Now you can draw like her, in four easy steps! Wide-eyed and smiling, these easy-to-create doodles transform...

Age 8+Fashion Icons celebrates the origins and contributions of some of the world's most remarkable and gifted fashion designers throughout history.Bold, whimsical illustrations by David Lee Csicsko along with concise, engaging bios written by Gillion...

This colouring book allows children to give full play to their creativity while helping them to understand the story behind the Chinese zodiac and recognise their own zodiac sign.Unique and beautiful illustrations. You will get 36 gorgeous and adorable...

What exactly is a piece of art? What is it meant to capture? And how do we find the courage to believe in our work? It's the week of her gallery opening and none of Paty's paintings are ready. She asks her friends to pose in her studio, and the outcome...

Age range 8 to 12Out of the revolutions across the Arab world comes this inspirational story of hope, freedom, and belonging, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and A Good Kind of Trouble.Kareem Haddad of Damascus, Syria, never dreamed of becoming...

Introducing the magnificent crumpled paper art by debut author Kunal Kundu,Wildlife on Paperbrings to life animal species at risk from all around the world while teaching kids how cool and unique each animal isFrom the Peary caribou in Northwest Canada...

Age range 4 to 12Unleash your child's creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book.Inside you'll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring something amazing from nature. New lines...

Age range 4 to 12Unleash your child's creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book.Inside you'll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring a very cool thing. New lines are added...

Age range 4 to 12Unleash your child's creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book.Inside you'll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring a fun character. New lines are added at...

Age range 6 to 9With Kamo's fun, simple approach, there's room for everyone at the art table. Grab a piece of paper or a digital sketchpad. In three easy steps, you can go from a squiggle to a silly Santa Claus, or from a few lines to a...

Discover the incredible life and work of an iconic Inuit artist in The Life and Art of Ningiukulu Teevee.Learn about a celebrated Inuit artist! Ningiukulu Teevee is a talented artist from Kinngait, Nunavut. Find out about her incredible body of work, her...

Step-by-step tutorials on how to draw a variety of anime- and manga-style chibi monsters, including vampires, zombies, ghosts, and other cute and scary monsters! Get your sketchbook ready - it's time to take your drawing skills to the next level...

Age range 3 to 6A beautiful story that asserts the right to freedom and the value of creativity, against the limitations and conventions we sometimes impose on ourselves. The day that Miss Dragonfly asked her pupils to draw an elephant, Ladybug surprised...

Handy hands. What a unique tool! Explore the hand from a range of expected and unexpected aspects.Did you know that sign language varies from country to country? Have you ever wondered why some of us are left-handed while others are right-handed? Can you...

Vibrant colors of tones and rhythms. A career starter for all musicians dreaming to become Carol Kaye. This picture book tells the charming story of little Patti, who dreams of being a bass guitarist.Some children like to visit toy shops, others prefer...

Age range 9+This little pop-up book by artist Katerina Karolik is about a seemingly ordinary object - the tea or coffee cup. Seen through an artist's eyes, however, everyday items can take on new and unexpected forms.If you are curious about what a cup...

Welcome to the evolution of adult coloring! New York Times bestselling illustrator Marty Noble has added a new dimension to the coloring craze: mazes! Cut out some of the stress from your daily life in this fun and innovative new series as you color and...

Coloring is one of the simplest arts, but it's not just for children. Adults need to explore their imaginations, too! Take a break and get inspired while coloring these dynamic doodles! Part of the Peaceful Adult Coloring Book Series, the pages of this...

Experience the soothing power of adult coloring with these intricate animal tangles created by New York Times bestselling illustrator and master of the abstract Zen style Angela Porter!Zentangle is a fun and relaxing art form that has emerged in the last...

Age range 9 to 12This sketchbook helps kids look more closely at nature and capture what they discover with pencil, pen, and paint. The Nature Explorer's Sketchbook inspires exploration, creativity and observation, with beautiful sketchbook...

Age range 6+Learn how to draw stylish manga characters with this fun workbook geared toward budding artists. Start out by tracing the sample illustrations, then practice drawing using the provided guidelines. Once you master the basics, you'll...

Am I Even a Bee? is the story of Osmia, a solitary bee, decidedly green and unquestionably un-fuzzy. Osmia has always believed she is a bee, (her mom told her so), but recent run-ins with people, and even other insects, leave her wondering, "Am I even a...

Age range 3 to 6A perfect introduction to the world of fine art which will appeal to children and adults alike. Written and illustrated by one of the UK's favourite children's book creators.Tom visits a very special exhibition where each picture features...

In this intimate and inspiring novel about the power of art and the value of community, award-winning author and former New Yorker Colleen Nelson brings life and liveliness to an eccentric cast of New York City neighbors.Middle-schooler and New Yorker...

Doodling is Fun!In this whimsical guide, Japanese illustrator and master doodler KAMO shows you how to draw the cutest sketches you've ever seen. And she makes drawing them so easy!Start with a squiggle, a circle or a line, then add a few...

Magnificent, hand-painted illustrations by a rising star of Czech watercolor illustration--perfect for beginning painters! Nature is teeming with incredible colors. But have you ever wondered how the colors green, yellow, pink or blue might taste or...

STARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Shelf AwarenessA Best Book of the Year-Kirkus, The Times of LondonThis "beautifully illustrated, nearly wordless book" (New York Times) set in the dawn of human life imagines how art and...

A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty.Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art,...

Age range 9 to 12An award-winning, stunningly illustrated, sober depiction of war.A recipient of the prestigious Nami Concours prize, this remarkable book of striking, often surreal illustrations and sparse prose reveals the many sides of war: where it...

Spark imagination and creativity with this interactive guidebook with step-by-step drawing lessons and fascinating facts about nature!Perfect for curious explorers and aspiring artists, this beginning drawing book will show kids how to observe and draw...

Explore 35 of the most groundbreaking, creative female photographers in history and modern times!Ever since photography was invented almost 200 years ago, women have broken barriers and influenced the artform. Now, this first-ever children's book about...

Learn how to draw adorable manga- and anime-style illustrations, including popular chibi onesies and adorable kawaii critters, with step-by-step instructions.Open your sketch book and begin to doodle and create in your favorite anime styles with this...

John James Audubon's passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats.As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest...

Age range 9+ Discover Her Art invites young art lovers and artists to learn about painting through the lives and masterpieces of 24 women from the 16th to the 20th century.In each chapter, readers arrive at a masterwork, explore it with an artist's eye,...

Fun and easy art-appreciation activities aboundin this resource that features over 60 great artists across the ages. A concise biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach...

Discover the stress-reducingbenefits of coloring paisley designs.Originating in ancient Persia, the paisley design became popular in the West after its importation by Europeannations. The shawls on which the beautiful and intricate designs often appeared...

Reduce stress and promote creativity by coloring beautiful mandalas."I sketched every morning in a notebook a small circular drawing, a mandala, which seemed to correspond to myinner situation at the time. . . . Only gradually did I discover what the...

Age range 3 to 6 From the dung-beetle to the blue whale, no creature is too humble or huge for Finnish author and illustrator duo Laura Merz and Aino Jrvinen in 1,001 Creatures, a gorgeously illustrated, interactive exploration of the natural world.Under...

Michelangelo Buonarroti-known simply as Michelangelo-has been called the greatest artist who has ever lived. His impressive masterpieces astonished his contemporaries and remain some of today's most famous artworks. Young readers will come to know...

Age range 5 to 10Once upon a time there was a little prince. After his father and mother died, his uncle took his place and inherited the throne. When he learned that he was about to be sent to the frontier by the emperor uncle, he became very angry that...