Art - Kids Fiction

Nancy, Bess, and George must find a stolen statue in this twentieth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy is beyond excited when she receives an invitation to an elite celebration of the arts hosted by...

The Mona Lisa... Why did Leonardo da Vinci lavish three years on a painting of the second wife of an unimportant merchant when all the nobles of Europe were begging for a portrait by his hand? No one knows for sure. But this story...

An interactive picture book from Hervé Tullet the creator of the New York Times bestsellers Press Here and Mix It Up! Join the magical hunt for one little idea: From one of the true creative geniuses of this generation comes a unique meditation on...

The images stitched into Hannah's quilt lead to secret signposts on the Underground Railroad as she and her father take flight from slavery on a perilous path to freedom. Now that Hannah's papa has decided to make the run for freedom, her patchwork quilt...

A New York Times bestselling middle grade mystery novel full of adventure, friendship, and stolen art. Marvin lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompadays' apartment. He is very much a beetle. James Pompaday lives with his family in New York...

Exuberant rhymes and wild illustrations celebrate self-acceptance and self-love, from the New York Times bestselling creators of I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver...

Through gorgeous illustrations and heartwarming words, children and adults will find inspiration in Emma's ability to find creativity within herself. Emma is a gifted young artist whose most prized possession is a small, shaggy rug. When her mother accidentally puts the rug in the...

"This story...consists of four short verses about the happy home life of a young African-American boy. Family love and the shared stories and symbols that connect the generations are pervasive themes." - Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAuthor: Angela JohnsonISBN-10: 0531071758ISBN-13: 9780531071755Publisher: Scholastic Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2000Pages:...

Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs...

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor BookAn 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 comes from, how it...

A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity. A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn't easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It's a secret place, just for him Now he...

Winner, 2022 Susannah DeBlack Award, Arkansas Historical Association The delightful story of Friday, a dog who discovers that the world of art is filled with many wonderful friends.A dog in an art museum? Maybe not most dogs, but Friday goes to the museum every...

The Caldecott Honor-winning adventure of a young boy and a mischievous cloud in a funny, touching story about art, friendship, and the weather by three-time Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner. Only the person who gave us Tuesday could have devised this fantastic Caldecott Honor-winning tale,...

As long as he can remember, Xian has wanted to be a great calligrapher, like his father. When he turns six, he's finally old enough to start studying. Calligraphy is more than writing--it's painting--and Xian learns how much work and creativity go into what...

Meet Clive - and his imagination! Clive loves all kinds of art. He likes looking at it, making it and sharing it with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender stereotypes.Author: Jessica SpanyolISBN-10: 1846438837ISBN-13: 9781846438837Publisher: Child's Play InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2016Pages:...

The hero of my comic books can shoot lasers from his eyes when he squints. But it might not be enough to save the Empress. What he'll need most of all is a friend named Diamond Girl. Flint loves to draw. In fact, he's...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! When the Mona Lisa's smile goes missing, it's up to Katie to help find it again. On the way, they meet a princess, a...

A new novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help readers discover the true power of heritage, art, and family.A room locked for fifty years.A valuable peacock ring.A mysterious brother-sister duo.Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of...

This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. After they prepare their traditional Puerto Rican Christmas celebration, Eric and Grandma visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a...

Master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has interpreted the classic American anthem "America the Beautiful" in dazzling dimension. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Rushmore to the Statue of Liberty, America has never looked more spectacular. This stunning keepsake masterpiece will be shared and...

Award-winning creators Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts and Christopher Myers's picture bookJake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother's apartment, where he is surrounded...

From Laura Gehl, author of Cat Has a Plan and Goat Wants to Eat, comes a laugh-out-loud Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about an artistic pig and a cat who is not impressed! Pig makes art. Cat does not like the art. Will Cat have a change...

Kitty is bored. She is so bored, in fact, that she even considers playing with that slobbering mutt Puppy, who lives in her house. Nah. Instead, she thinks she'll take a nap. That is, until there is a knock on the door . ....

A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceWinner of the 2013 Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Best Picture BookA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013 In this unique construction book for kids who...

A nearly-wordless picture book about a group of rats who mix up a sign for an Art Fair, and instead create a jolly Rat Fair. A compassionate young boy steps up to save them from the humans who would sweep their festivities away. When...

Geraldine is a goat, and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. First Geraldine is clipped. Then her wool is spun into fine, strong yarn. Finally, Glenmae weaves the wool on her loom. They reader learns, along...

"Clever and suspenseful, a surefire delight." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Once a pencil draws a little boy, there's no telling what will come next -- a dog, a cat, a chase (of course), and a paintbrush to color in an ever-expanding group of...

Discover all kinds of shapes in this bright and highly designed first concept board book. Follow a curious fox and his little friend as he explores what fun objects circles, triangles, ovals and rectangles can make. An engaging, well designed way to introduce first...

Sophie is an artist who wants to spin beautiful creations all day long and, someday, a masterpiece. As a spider, though, Sophie has a hard time finding a welcoming place in which she can be free to live and spin. She's shooed and shuffled...

In this standalone companion to The Van Gogh Deception, Art and Camille team up once again to solve a large museum theft, using one of the biggest heists in history to help them solve the case. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown and the...

This is a story of an artist who, from his earliest years, draws. The artist draws a star Then, the tree, house, flowers, clouds, rainbow, and night. In drawing, he discovers not only his art, but his life. Holding on to his star, he...

Now in Spanish, an observant boy sees many things on his way home from school. A dog, a truck a butterfly...these ordinary urban experiences become artistic inspiration for boy on his walk. When he gets home, he draws all of the things he saw....

Where does the story start? Marie-Louise Gay explains the creative process with typical fun and whimsy. Many children want to know where stories come from and how a book is made. Marie-Louise Gay's new picture book provides them with some delightfully inspiring answers in...

This collection of poems that tell the story of the quilt-making community in Gee's Bend, Alabama, is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. For generations, the women of Gee's Bend have made quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied by sharing...

Tractor Mac is used to driving across the fields-after all, what good are wheels if you can't use them? So he's disappointed when Farmer Bill parks him to run a saw mill and he sees that all of the other animals and machines around...

Bob Ross paints a stunning home for his squirrel friend, Peapod, in this delightful nod to a painter icon. This is the sweet story of a painter (Bob Ross) who helps his squirrel friend, Peapod, find the perfect home to live in. Bob paints...

A girl with cerebral palsy feels trapped in her body and unable to communicate. When her art teacher straps a paintbrush to her head, she begins to paint her thoughts and feelings"€"opening up her world. This book is based on an actual story.Author: Chingyen...

A purple marker shows his friends that being creative means sometimes coloring outside the lines in When Pencil Met the Markers, the imaginative, inspiring, and colorful follow-up to When Pencil Met Eraser from writers Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and illustrator German...

"Originally published in 2001 by Golden Books"--T,Author: Golden Books, Ron FontesISBN-10: 0307988708ISBN-13: 9780307988706Publisher: Golden BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2002Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.50h x 6.22w x 0.23d

Four starred reviews! A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year From award-winning artist John Parra comes a "heartwarming family story that underscores the value of creativity, passion, and hard work" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) that is "a love letter to sons and...

Born with the gift of painting with the clouds, a little Choctaw girl uses the Oklahoma sky as her canvas to the delight of her people. When a traveling hawker hears about her talent, the Cloud Artist must make a decision about what kind...

Step into the art of Vincent van Gogh. Follow young Vincent and his brother Theo as they chase a fox on an imaginary adventure through the artists greatest paintings, including The Starry Night, Vincent's Bedroom, and Wheatfield with Crows. On their magical journey, the...

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all. It's the biggest--okay the most stressful--night of the year . . . Parents' Night And Geetha Nair's painting has just gone missing....

The story of a lonely frog named Pippo, who befriends a little sheep and goes on a journey. Through his dreamy travels, Pippo learns what is really worth searching for.This beautiful picture book is a piece of art in itself, and a perfect gift...

Author of the New York Times Bestsellers The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Marsupial SueAuthor: John LithgowISBN-10: 0689835426ISBN-13: 9780689835421Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2005Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 11.62h x 8.86w x 0.15dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

A Banksy-style protest against cameras in classrooms brings a group of middle-grade students together. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Susin Nielsen and Gordon Korman. Dominica's private school is covered in cameras, and someone is hacking into them and posting embarrassing moments for the whole...

Who ever heard of a girl glassblower? In Mexico, where the sun is called el sol and the moon is called la luna, a little girl called Elena wants to blow into a long pipe...and make bottles appear, like magic. But girls can't be...

From the author of perennial favorite Corduroy comes a charming tale of a marvelously talented mouse "Norman is a doorman. He is also a mouse. Most important of all, he is a sculptor, particularly gifted in his manipulation of mousetraps into mobiles. This story,...

Author Davide Cali and illustrator S饕astien Mourrain's Little Pea's Drawing School is a whimsical and wondrous picture book that celebrates artistic imagination. Little Pea is now an accomplished artist. One day, a friend encourages him to open a drawing school and help others tap...

From the award-winning creators of When Pencil Met Eraser comes a tale about underappreciated Glue, who longs to stand out, and soon meets a new friend, Glitter, who helps bring out her inner sparkle, confidence, and creativity. Perfect for back to school and all...