Search: Picture book, Art and Artists

rating: asin: 076362344X binding: Hardcover list price: $14.00 USD amazon price: $11.20 USD

A creative spirit learns that thinking "ish-ly" is far more wonderful than "getting it right" in this gentle new fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book THE DOT.Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere.

rating: asin: 0763619612 binding: Hardcover list price: $14.00 USD amazon price: $10.98 USD

A frustrated grade school artist, Vashti sits slumped over her blank piece of paper at the end of art class. "I just CAN'T draw!" she tells her teacher. Her teacher first uses wit, then subtle yet clever encouragement to inspire her student to go beyond her insecurities and become, in the words of a younger boy who "can't" draw either, "a really great artist." Peter H. Reynolds crafts a quiet, pleasing story in The Dot--one that will strike a chord with children who have outgrown the self-assurance of kindergarten and begun to doubt their own greatness.

author: Jeff Brumbeau rating: asin: 0439309107 binding: Hardcover list price: $17.95 USD amazon price: $12.21 USD

The Quiltmaker's Gift celebrates the quilting tradition, the value of generosity, and the spirit of community in a beautiful and touching fable for our times. This richly illustrated picture book celebrates the joy of giving and gently emphasizes the age-old truth that material wealth does not necessarily buy happiness. The Quiltmaker's Gift is a heartwarming children's fable, a celebration of quilters and quilting, and a challenging adult parable all wrapped into one.

rating: asin: 0374416117 binding: Paperback list price: $6.95 USD amazon price: $6.95

A romp through ancient Egypt, with hieroglyphics, too!Set sail for adventure with Hamut and his sister Nekatu as they stow away on a sailboat, paint a pyramid, and win the favor of a pharoah. But when conniving kidnappers threaten the pair, they discover that a crocodile in need is a friend indeed!

author: Eileen Spinelli rating: asin: 0803725280 binding: Hardcover list price: $16.99 USD amazon price: $12.74 USD

Snow is coming! Mama tells Moses to gather supplies-quick, quick, quick! But as Moses makes his way through the forest, he hears a whistle-y song, and an inspiration to play and dance. Will he be able to share these not-so-practical delights with his practical-minded family? With classic charm and grace, Eileen Spinelli and artist S. D. Schindler offer a warmhearted portrayal of how children contribute to their family's happiness, in their own special ways.

author: John Lithgow rating: asin: 0689835426 binding: Paperback list price: $6.99 USD amazon price: $6.99 USD

Author of the New York Times BestsellersThe Remarkable Farkle McBrideandMarsupial Sue

author: Patricia Lee Gauch asin: 0698116763 binding: Paperback list price: $7.99 USD amazon price: $7.99 USD

A huge cardboard box becomes a castle, a clubhouse, a racing car and more for Christina and her friend Fats. In it they swear undying friendship, wage furious battles--and drive Christina's mother crazy. You won't believe how much fun a cardboard box can be!