Art and artists Books

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...

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...

Sales Points:A joyful and inspiring book for kids Celebrates the beauty of human diversity For every parent who wants to empower their child to rethink our understanding of race From the influential artist and creator of the Humanae Project Additional...

Compiled by Magnum photographer Susan Meiselas, Eyes Open is a sourcebook of photography ideas for kids-to engage with the world through the camera.Twenty-three enticing projects help inspire a process of discovery and new ways of telling stories and...

Go Photo! features 25 hands-on and creative activities inspired by photography. Aimed at children between eight and twelve years old, this playful and fun collection of projects encourages young readers to experiment with their imaginations, get messy...

ArteKids board books show children the world of art through imaginative paintings, sculpture, photographs, and drawings, with text in English and Spanish. Vamos, Body! Head to Toe in English y Espaol introduces children to body concepts by connecting...

On a gray and crowded city sidewalk, a child discovers a book. That evening, the child begins to read and is immediately carried beyond the repetitive sameness of an urban skyscape into an untamed natural landscape. The child experiences a moment of true...

Age range 3 to 6Explore colours through fine art!Spark your child's creativity and curiosity with this delightfully curated colours book featuring some of the world's mosticonic artworks.In this collection, explore unique palette combinations and...

Age range 3 to 6 A new addition to the series that Serena Williams calls 'afun way to inspire children's imagination and creativity!'Discover the wonders of fine art with this enchanting read-aloud bedtime book featuring some of the...

A Fun and Engaging Box Set of Four Beautiful Children's Picture Books from Sabrina HahnSpark your child's creativity and curiosity with these delightfully curated books featuring some of the world's most iconic paintings.In ABCs of Art, your child will...

Age range 3 to 6A new addition to the series that Serena Williams calls 'a fun way to inspire children's imagination and creativity!'Learn the alphabet through animals and fine art! Spark your child's creativity and curiosity with this delightfully...

Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that developed in China during the Tang dynasty. Zen emphasizes a rigorous meditation practice, insight into Buddha's nature, and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of...

Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper delivers a fantastically funny picture book about doing the impossible: drawing a horse. A children's metafiction book about creativity and imaginative play centered around an art lesson, Harper...

Our first Tokidoki Coloring Book sold over 67,000 copies. Its fun, graphic approach to coloring works well as a complement to the full Tokidoki line of merchandise.With a mix of complex patterns and stand-alone images, this is the perfect way to put your...

Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids offers them even more artful fun. With just a little practice, and 1-2-3 Calligraphy to guide them, children can make...

Just scratch with the stylus . . . and watch the pictures burst into colour! Nature in all its beauty blooms colourfully when you scratch these drawings with your stylus. You'll find trees, flowers, and more on the stunning pages.Super Scratch...

The only drawing book children need to become the artists they want to be! "This is a gold mine of information."-Library Media Connection When children draw, they want to create an accurate likeness of the things they see. With this imaginative,...

The Last Goodbye is a semi-autobiographical, children's picture book, for all ages, that tells a story about loss and offers a nostalgic reminiscence of childhood told using richly illustrated charcoal drawings that have been reproduced in a deep sepia...

Ride on a rhino, become a samurai, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of wonderful places to go and things to see and do! Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers and students alike. Now, author Sue DiCicco draws on...

ONE OF OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS 2022! COMMON SENSE SELECTION FOR BOOKS (COMMON SENSE MEDIA) 2022 NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARD WINNER BOOK RIOT MUST-READ OCTOBER CHILDREN'S BOOK RELEASE "I have always wanted my daughters to think outside the box...

Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids—great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to...

Become a super-awesome photographer with this fantastic new book. Using real photographs for inspiration, this great book features 20 exciting and instant photo challenges to help you create your own masterpieces. All you need is a camera and your super...

An enthralling journey through 40,000 years of art, from prehistoric cave paintings right up to the present day. Discover artists and their art around the world, in exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work. ...

We use the bush as our school and as our playground, says one of the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose voices combine in this anthology of true stories about childhood, compiled from a wide range of memoirs and oral histories...

One little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery in Peter H. Reynolds' multiple award-winning modern classic. In this inspiring, award-winning story of self-expression and creativity from Peter H. Reynolds,...

From rockets to robots, monkeys to monsters and lots more, find out how to draw everything you've ever wanted to by following the simple step-by-step instructions in this inspirational draw-in book. An easy-to-follow, step-by-step drawing book that helps...

Super Fun Art Activities for Kids introduces kids and their families to an amazing range of ideas for art projects that both entertain and educate.  Teachers, parents, homeschoolers, caretakers, and kids themselves will find inspiration and instruction...

Take a fun and engaging illustrated journey through modern art history, from Impressionism to Minimalism, to meet key artists and make crafts inspired by their work. Modern Art for Kids, the debut book in the Art Stars series, is a charmingly illustrated...

Celebrate the lives and work of 25 amazing artists from around the world! Get to know their stories, and then make your own creations inspired by their art. Although you may not recognize all of their names, the artists featured in Be a Creative...

Travel through time to discover the paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects that enrich our world. Are you seeking a lavishly illustrated timeline that showcases a glorious gallery of art from all around the world? Then Art Year By Year may be the...

Yoko Ono: Volume 71 - Little People, Big Dreams

Simple explanations and fun hand-drawn illustrations help reveal why art matters in this introduction for 9-12 year olds Get ready for a fun-filled illustrated journey through art! From cave paintings to abstract sculptures, explore how artists were...