If you asked your child what they think art is, what would they say? Would they think of coloring or making things out of paper? If you would like to introduce your child to art, we have books about artists, art history, and many books on fun ways to create art. Some of the Playaway Launchpads even involve art activities! And you don’t even have to leave home; many art museums provide virtual tours and activities now. Explore more or place a hold using the links below.
Creating Art:
Amazing Animal Art by Emily Kington
Scrap Paper Art by Susie Brooks
Art Foam Fun by Hélène Leroux-Hugon
Ralph Masiello’s Bug Drawing Book by Ralph Masiello
Christmas and Hanukkah Origami by Ruth Owen
Learning about Art and Artists:
The Art Book for Children by Amanda Renshaw
The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America by Bob Raczka
Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery by Sandra Neil Wallace
Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems
The Usborne Children’s Book of Art by Rosie Dickins
Who was Pablo Picasso? by True Kelley
Playaway Launchpads:
By Sea. By Air. By Road! Around the World
Websites:
Article – The Importance of Art in Child Development
Museums – MetKids-The Metropolitan Museum of Art
National Gallery of Art-Families
by Jackie Laredo, Youth Services Assistant