Lily Brown’s Paintings ~ Angela Johnson
This book is about the imagination of a child and how it can be translated onto paper with a paint brush.
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What If… ~ Samantha Berger
This is a fun, rhyming, mixed-media story about a girl's resilience and determination to create! Whether it's drawing, carving, sculpting, dancing, singing, or using her imagination, she is determined to find a way to create!
Faith Ringgold ~ Sharna Jackson
Learn more about the life of artist and activist, Faith Ringgold. From being bedridden as a child with severe asthma, painting on a small easel while propped up on pillows to having her artwork displayed in hundreds of exhibits across the world.
David’s Drawings ~ Cathryn Falwell
David decided to draw the beautiful tree that he saw on the way to school on winter mornings. While at school, all his classmates wanted to chip in and add something to his drawing.
Think Big ~ Liz Garton Scanlon
This is a simple rhyming book about some school age kids. They use various artistic mediums to prepare for what seems to be a school presentation of what they want to be when they grow up.
Grandma in Blue with Red Hat ~ Scott Menchin
This is a great story that combines a boy's love and appreciation for both art and his grandma!
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings ~ Francie Latour
With beautifully bright and vivid colors, this book tells of a young girl who visits her aunt, a painter, in Haiti.
Art From Her Heart ~ Kathy Whitehead
Self-taught artist, Clementine Hunter, found inspiration all around her. She didn't want for the perfect time to paint. Nor did she wait for the perfect set of paints and canvas.