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Art and Literature

5 Great Art Books for Your Art Room

I love combing through bookshelves looking for new picture book releases that would make great transitions into an art lesson. Some titles are recommended by readers (love this!) but most often it requires a...Learn More
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Cat at Night Art Project

The Cat at Night by Dahlov Ipcar is a perfect read for the art room; beautiful illustrations, easy text and a great example of silhouettes. I spent an afternoon coming up...Learn More
55 Min
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Chengdu: Panda Bear Art Project

I received this book in the mail a few months ago and as soon as I opened up the package and saw sleepy Chengdu, I knew my first graders would love him. Chengdu...Learn More
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Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall Art Projects

Sometimes books take me away to that creative place where I just want to break out the tissue paper and pastels and get busy making art. The illustrations in Dan...Learn More
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A Child’s Introduction to Art: Book Review

I love a great book but when it comes to children’s art history, the selection has been boring. Not anymore. I was thrilled to receive a copy of A Child’s...Learn More
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Sky Color Expressive Art Project

Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds celebrates the creative process with endearing illustrations and simple, but powerful words. I read this book to my K/1st grade combo class and set out...Learn More
40 Min
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Horace Pippin Imagination Drawings

A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin is a beautifully illustrated and written book about American self-taught painter, Horace Pippin. It’s what I call a perfect...Learn More
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You Be You Watercolor Fish Project

YOU BE YOU WATERCOLOR FISH PROJECT Looking for an adorable art lesson that bridges literature and art? You Be You by Linda Kranz (author of Only One You) sets out to...Learn More
55 Min
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Activity Pack: Color Theory and Literature

In my attempt to respond to my most frequently requested materials, I am thrilled to announce the arrival of my newest genre: Art Activity Packs! There are quite a few...Learn More
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