Art - Kids Fiction

From award-winning author Patricia Lakin and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Brian Floca comes a Level 1 Ready-to-Read starring the adorable hamsters, Max and Mo. Celebrate Halloween with their class When the hamsters see the kids in their classroom making Halloween costumes, they decide to join...

Am I Even a Bee? is the story of Osmia, a solitary bee, decidedly green and unquestionably un-fuzzy. Osmia has always believed she is a bee, (her mom told her so), but recent run-ins with people, and even other insects, leave her wondering, "Am...

"This superbly printed volume will appeal to young children who love animals (especially the owl, Piatti's signature animal) and fans of Eric Carle, Leo Lionni and Alice and Martin Provensen." -The New York Times Beloved Swiss designer Celestino Piatti's fun and retro children's picture...

"Sensitive and thoughtful--a story about loss, friendship, and the beauty of self-discovery."--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeWhen Georgia finds a secret sketch her late father--a famed artist--left behind, the discovery leads her down a path that may reshape everything holding...

Sophie's no ordinary house spider. She's an artist; and every web she spins is more wondrous than the one before. But don't mention that to the guests at Beekman's Boardinghouse, because they don't like spiders. No one there wants anything to do with Sophie...

Watch out, Big City Babymouse is on a field trip without a chaperone in the third book in the Babymousetastic, highly illustrated Babymouse: Tales from the Locker series. Babymouse's art class is headed to a museum in the Big City. And now that they're...

This beautifully imagined tale of artistic struggle and perseverance is inspired by Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait with Monkeys. Illustrated with paintings that recall Kahlo's bold, colorful style, it takes readers inside Kahlo's bedroom, where she typically painted, and shows how the artist brilliantly incorporated...

Little Hoo is getting ready for Valentine's Day... and getting really frustrated. Little Hoo wants to make Valentine's Day cards for all of his friends but it's trickier and more time consuming than he thought. For all the moms who have ever helped their...

Based on the new Nickelodeon animated series and inspired by the classic books, this 32-page My First I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.When Mrs. Brown can't find inspiration for her painting, she enlists the help of Paddington. The Adventures...

Back by popular demand A little white bear and his magic pencil make wonderful things happen in this early work from celebrated author illustrator Anthony Browne. As a bear strolls through the forest, he meets a lonely gorilla, a noisy crocodile, a lion, and...

Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated...

A van Gogh-inspired parody of the beloved children's classic. Includes some fun facts and history about Vincent van Gogh and his paintings -as well as dash of color theory. Illustrations are inspired by Vincent's paintings The Bedroom and Starry Night. The perfect book for...

Yeret Nutyog is inspired by the real adventures of Tyree Guyton, internationally acclaimed artist and founder of the Heidelberg Project in Detroit, Michigan. Yeret is the 12-year-old alter ego of Tyree, who discovers many ways to triumph over his challenges as he explores his...

A boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of Hike by Pete Oswald. A little boy, who is a keen artist, becomes obsessed with a mountain he can see from his house....

Olive Oh can't wait to spend a weekend camping with her best friend Marcus Wong and his family. They'll get to see stars, observe nature, and--best of all--get away from Olive's older siblings, whose bossy advice is driving her nuts. But a week of...

"Where is my mind? Where is my mind? Way out in the water See it swimmin' . . ." Where Is My Mind? is an imaginative picture book based on Black Francis's lyrics to one of Pixies' most beloved songs. The song was released...

Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together.Author: Saadia FaruqiISBN-10: 1515827275ISBN-13: 9781515827276Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage:...

Through stories, paintings, and childhood photographs, these fourteen artists open their hearts and invite us to enter into their worlds. With honesty and encouragement, they offer hope for aspiring young people who dream of becoming artists- just like them.In this original and remarkable collection,...

When porcupine and badger start knitting, their friendship gets all tangled up. Porcupine and Badger have always been the best of friends, so when Porcupine finds some yarn in the woods, she makes a present for Badger. And when Badger finds yarn, she makes...

Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus, and Chase are back and this time they are headed on a class trip to Washington, DC The friends are eager to begin their adventure delving into the history of the United States and how new "history" continues to...

This hilarious and adorable picture book about creativity, fear of failure, and embracing your imperfections is perfect for kids and budding artists of all ages. After an inspiring visit to the local art museum, Raven Rembrandt is eager to create her own beautiful masterpieces....

11 days. 13 clues. And one kid who won't give up. Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe is "part treasure hunt, part wilderness adventure, and all heart" (Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee). How far would you go to find...

In this love letter to New York City, Mona Lisa is a tourist who experiences the city for the first time, and finds art, love, and inspiration in unexpected places. Mona Lisa is taking a trip to New York from the Louvre. Yes, that...

A young boy learns that art is all around us in this captivating picture book about a day at the museum. We all remember what it was like to be a child in a crowded art museum. It was hard to see, let alone...

An ALA Notable Book A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids A Bookpage Best Book "This fine book provides not only exposure to art...but also an example of a boy--a boy of color, a boy in America--with a passion for fine art."...

When Emily discovers an empty lot that used to be a community garden, she and her crafty friends make it bloom once again in this seventh book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series. Emily Adams learns that an empty dirt lot in...

Paintings and sculptures come to life when a young girl visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her classmates. What starts as just another tour of the museum becomes a joyful parade as the art, which must not be touched, touches the young museum-goers...

Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with...

As a young boy growing up in North Carolina, Romare Bearden listened to his great-grandmother's Cherokee stories and heard the whistle of the train that took his people to the North--people who wanted to be free. When Romare boarded that same train, he watched...

Jada Sly, a hilarious and spunky artist and spy, is on a mission to find her mom in this illustrated novel from acclaimed author Sherri Winston.Ten-year-old Jada Sly is an artist and a spy-in-training. When she isn't studying the art from her idols like...

A little girl's imagination springs to life when the chalk giraffe she drew on the pavement begins talking to her. But then the fickle giraffe begins making demands, and the girl must draw surroundings to fulfill his requests...a tree, soft grass, and animal friends....

"A wordless picture book celebrates the power of art and imagination." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Young artists will love this book, as will all children who know the joy of exploring their own imaginations." --School Library Journal (starred review) "A strongly developed and executed...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure When Katie visits an art gallery for the first time with Grandma, she discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings...

When Liza's mother takes away her beloved crayons, her world suddenly goes gray. How does the budding artist repond? She squirts her toothpaste angrily and stomps through mud puddles. Through these acts, Liza inadvertently creates art-and eventually discovers color in the world around her.Liza...

Where is Emmy? Everyone is asking that question as Emmy goes through her day: getting ready to go outside, playing with her doll, building blocks, looking at colorful fish in the tank, napping at nursery school, and having dinner and getting ready for bed...

Discover the world of Henri Matisse through the eyes of his cat, La Puce. Join him and his two companions, Minouche and Coussi, as they spend their days in Matisse's sunny seaside apartment watching the artist create his paintings. As La Puce observes Matisse...

For those who have ever felt out of place, this affirming and heartwarming book tells a powerful story of the American South, the love of a dog, and the power of music. Perfect for fans of Maxi's Secrets and How to Steal a Dog,...

Based on the new Nickelodeon animated series and inspired by the classic books, this 32-page My First I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.When Mrs. Brown can't find inspiration for her painting, she enlists the help of Paddington. The Adventures...

A Haitian American girl finds connection to generations of family lore in this story of identity, heart and home.Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her Auntie Luce, a painter.The moment she steps off the plane, she feels a wall of...

The Trailblazers make their debut in this triumphant tale celebrating beauty, truth and the power of love, featuring 22 radiant illustrations by Lily Rose. Winny and her little brother Fred find themselves comfortably living in a big, white stable with brown, dirt floors. Having...

When Jamie and her brother Billy are trapped inside a painting, they want nothing more than to get back to the real museum. But every time they try going back, the museum disappears. They need to find Paul C騷anne to reveal the trick to...

A large cute and friendly spooky Coloring Book for younger children. With Pumpkins, Ghosts, monsters and witches; Girls and Boys will love these fun pictures to color. Makes a great gift to keep kids occupied and entertained 5 x 11 inches 70 pages Coloring...

A little girl has a rainbow of emotions in this gentle debut picture book that encourages little ones to express their feelings through color. You're pink, you're teal, you're gray, you're jade. You're every golden, warmy shade... All of us have lots of feelings,...

When I see a work of art, something happens in my heart! As a little girl tours and twirls through the halls of the art museum, she finds herself on an exciting adventure. Each piece of art evokes something new inside of her: silliness,...

Ellie and her signature paintbrush guide the littlest readers through vibrant colors in this adorable board book by author-illustrator Mike Wu, illustrating how colors come together to create a beautiful picture.Author: Mike WuISBN-10: 1368012000ISBN-13: 9781368012003Publisher: Disney HyperionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/02/2018Pages: 20Format: Board BookWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 6.00h...

Follow me into Gustav's studio -- it is alive with color Look at the paintbrushes, the reds and blues and colorful hues that spill onto the table. Smell the scent of paint, of oil, of canvas. . .Katze, the loyal cat of Gustav Klimt,...

In this fairy tale-like story a beloved tree is saved and children learn how architecture can co-exist with nature. The Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser believed that humanity and nature shared a harmonious partnership, a philosophy that he demonstrated with his architectural creations. Filled with...

From rockin' red to cool cat blue, with a box of crayons there's nothing Pete can't do Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he's drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to...

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...

Going to the art museum with her mom is no fun at all for Anna. Everything is old and boring and there are so many rules: Don't Touch! Do Not Enter! Quiet! A vigilant guard keeps a close eye on the energetic little girl,...