Synopses & Reviews
HANDS-ON ART EXPLORATIONS FOR
SCHOOL HOMESCHOOL MUSEUM
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"Storybook ART" is
A CREATIVE COLLECTION OF EASY HANDS-ON
ART ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE CHILDREN'S
ENJOYMENT OF THEIR FAVORITE BOOKS
"Wow! "Storybook Art" is amazingchock
full of all sorts of how-to illustrator inspired
art projects.This book is great for ALL ages. I
want a copy of my own!"
~ Denise Fleming , illustrator and author
Mama Cat Has Three Kittens (Holt),
CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD
In the Small, Small Pond (Holt),
1994 CALDECOTT MEDAL
Barnyard Banter, and more
"I wish "Storybook Art" had been available when we
were raising our children. I sincerely
recommend it!"
~ John Schoenherr, illustrator
Owl Moon (Philomel),
1988 CALDECOTT MEDAL
"I have great respect for the art of imitation
to learn to saw or hammer by watching a
good carpentera highly perceptive process.
"Storybook Art" honors this ability of
creativity and perception within the child."
~ Marvin Bileck, illustrator
Rain Makes Applesauce (Holiday),
1965 CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
ALA NOTABLE BOOK
NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST ILLUSTRATED
BOOKS
"Storybook Art" takes kids inside the mind
and soul of picture book illustrators, offering
them a bridge of hands-on art connecting
them to their favorite books. Every teacher of
early readersand every parentshould
have a copy."
~ Karen Katz, author and illustrator
Counting Kisses (Margaret McElderry
Books), Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold
Award 2002, NAPPA Gold 2001
"I cant wait to try projects from "Storybook
Art" with my children and their friends. Its a
thrill to be included with the other 99
illustrators. How fun to learn that Patrick
Benson (Elmer) and I were born only one
day apart!"
~ Beth Krommes, illustrator
Grandmother Winter (Houghton Mifflin)
Arithmetic lesson from illustrator, Susan L.
Roth:
"100 great picture book illustrators
X 100 great Storybook Art activities
=100,000 inspirations."
~ Susan L. Roth, illustrator
My Love For You All Year Round (Dial)
Storybook Art features 100 favorite
picture book illustrators and their books with
100+ easy companion art activities, including:
ILLUSTRATOR BOOK ART ACTIVITY
- Jan Brett ... Three Bears ... Behind the Scene
- Denise Fleming ... Barnyard Banter ... Homemade Paper
- Karen Katz ... Twelve Hats ... Calendar Hat
- Tomie dePaola ... Strega Nona ... Pasta Sculpture
- Louis Slobodkin ... Many Moons ... Lightly Sketch
- William Steig ... Sylvester ... Classic Illustrate
- David Wiesner ... Tuesday ... Next Tuesday
- Taro Yashima ... Seashore ... Sea Etching
- Ed Young ... 7 Blind Mice ... Clone Collage
- Ian Falconer ... Olivia ... Piglet Paint
- Leo Lionni ... Fish is Fish ... Cut-Out Collage
- Eric Carle ... Brown Bear ... Multi-Paint
and 88 MORE!
ART ACTIVITIES EDUCATION PARENTING
Review
“I have great respect for the art of imitation—to learn to saw or hammer by watching a good carpenter—a highly perceptive process. Storybook Art honors the ability of creativity and perception within the child.” —Marvin Bileck, illustrator of Rain Makes Applesauce, 1965 Caldecott Honor Book, ALA Notable Book, and New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Books
Review
“Storybook Art takes kids inside the mind and soul of picture book illustrators, offering them a bridge of hands-on art to connect to their favorite books. Every teacher of early readers—and every parent—should have a copy.” —Karen Katz, author illustrator of Counting Kisses, NAPPA 2001 Gold Award, Bank Street Books Best Children's Books 2002
Review
“Arithmetic lesson from Susan L. Roth: 100 great picture book illustrators X 100 great Storybook Art activities=100,000 inspirations.” —Susan L. Roth, illustrator of My Love For You All Year Round
Review
“What an amazing book and great resource! I am sure Storybook Art will bring inspiration and fun to many young artists and older ones too! (Hmm, I think I will make a Crictor snake with all my orphan socks.)” —Barbara Garrison, illustrator of Only One
Review
“Storybook Art is a fantastic way to bridge the gap between literature and real-life hands-on fun!” —Robert Bender, author and illustrator of The A to Z Beastly Jamboree
Review
“As an author I know how important illustrations are, often speaking louder than words. Connecting children to illustrators through their first means of written communication—their artwork—is the best way to make story books more meaningful to them. What a great idea!!!” —Pam Schiller, author of A Chance for Esperanza and Sing a Song of Opposites
Review
“MaryAnn Kohl (with coauthor Jean Potter) continue to make life richer for children with their new book, Storybook Art. We are adding it to our library shelves and those of our grandchildren. We highly recommend it.” —Robert and Marlene McCracken, “Literacy Through Teaching” consultants and authors
Review
“Storybook Art creates, for adults and children alike, a heightened awareness of the role illustrations play in literacy development. Kohl and Potter inspire children to explore their favorite books in new and creative ways.” —Cecile Culp Mielenz, Ph.D., Early Childhood Literacy Specialist, Bureau of Education and Research
Review
"Wow! "Storybook Art" is amazingchock
full of all sorts of how-to illustrator inspired
art projects.This book is great for ALL ages. I
want a copy of my own!"
~ Denise Fleming , illustrator and author
Mama Cat Has Three Kittens (Holt),
CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD
In the Small, Small Pond (Holt),
1994 CALDECOTT MEDAL
Barnyard Banter, and more
"I wish "Storybook Art" had been available when we
were raising our children. I sincerely
recommend it!"
~ John Schoenherr, illustrator
Owl Moon (Philomel),
1988 CALDECOTT MEDAL
"I have great respect for the art of imitation
to learn to saw or hammer by watching a
good carpentera highly perceptive process.
"Storybook Art" honors this ability of
creativity and perception within the child."
~ Marvin Bileck, illustrator
Rain Makes Applesauce (Holiday),
1965 CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
ALA NOTABLE BOOK
NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST ILLUSTRATED
BOOKS
"Storybook Art" takes kids inside the mind
and soul of picture book illustrators, offering
them a bridge of hands-on art connecting
them to their favorite books. Every teacher of
early readersand every parentshould
have a copy."
~ Karen Katz, author and illustrator
Counting Kisses (Margaret McElderry
Books), Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold
Award 2002, NAPPA Gold 2001
"I cant wait to try projects from "Storybook
Art" with my children and their friends. Its a
thrill to be included with the other 99
illustrators. How fun to learn that Patrick
Benson (Elmer) and I were born only one
day apart!"
~ Beth Krommes, illustrator
Grandmother Winter (Houghton Mifflin)
Arithmetic lesson from illustrator, Susan L.
Roth:
"100 great picture book illustrators
X 100 great Storybook Art activities
=100,000 inspirations."
~ Susan L. Roth, illustrator
My Love For You All Year Round (Dial)
"What a fantastic way to bridge the gap
between literature and real-life hands-on fun!"
~ Robert Bender, author and illustrator
The A to Z Beastly Jamboree (Puffin)
"What an amazing book and great resource! I
am sure "Storybook Art" will bring inspiration
and fun to many young artists and older ones
too! (Hmm, I think I will make a Crictor
snake with all my orphan socks.)"
~ Barbara Garrison, illustrator
Only One (Dutton)
"MaryAnn Kohl continues to make childrens
lives richer through her newest book
Storybook Art" (with Jean Potter). We are
adding it to our library shelves and to those
of our grandchildren.We highly recommend
it."
~ Robert and Marlene McCracken,
Literacy Through Teaching” consultants
"I want to encourage my students to read and
enjoy what they read. "Storybook Art" is the
golden ticket."
~ Gail Jensen
reading specialist
Seabreeze Elementary School
"I like to do art and read everyday.
"Storybook Art" is really fun. It has good
ideas to help me learn about my favorite
illustrators. If you like to read, you will like this
book."
~ Vivianne Davis, age 8
Jefferson Elementary School
"As an author, I know illustrations often speak
louder than words. Connecting children to
illustrators through their first means of
written communication their artwork is
an exciting way to make story books more
meaningful.What a great idea!!!"
~ Pam Schiller, author
A Chance for Esperanza; Sing a Song of
Opposites (SRA/McGraw-Hill)
"Storybook Art" creates, for adults and
children alike, a heightened awareness of the
role illustrations play in literacy development.
Kohl and Potter inspire children to explore
their favorite books in new and creative ways."
~ Cecile Culp Mielenz, Ph.D.
Early Childhood Literacy Specialist
Bureau of Education and Research
Synopsis
Children can enjoy their favorite storybook illustrators in a new way by imitating their art with the 100 engaging and simple art projects included in this celebration of children's book illustrators. Featured are famous and award-winning storybook illustrators from the 1930s to present
Good Night Moons Clement Hurd,
Corduroys Don Freeman,
Olivias Ian Falconer, and morealong with biographical information, open-ended art projects, and portraits created by grade school children. Illustration techniques covered include painting, drawing, cutting and collage, and construction and crafts. Art projects include imitating Jackson Pollock in the Jackson Piglet Wall Painting” from
Olivia and creating a Photo Story” from childrens photos similar to
Sugaring Time. An extensive resource guide of illustrator websites, art materials, and supplies listed by project is provided, as well as complete book information for the featured illustrators works.
Synopsis
"Storybook Art" is the long awaited literacy connection to art with 100 easy art activities inspired by 100 great picture book illustrators and their award-winning books -- both favorite classics and classics to be. Each activity has a personal quote by the illustrator, a child-sketched portrait, clear line art, and easy to follow materials and open-ended steps that value individual expression. The book is loaded with children's original art, a special resource chapter with awards and website links, birthday list of illustrators, and a unique chart of contents. No expertise is needed. Everyday materials like crayons, glue, scissors, and paint will allow young illustrators to blossom while learning to love readin with a new awareness or art, illustration and technique.
About the Author
MaryAnn F. Kohl is the award-winning author of "Discovering Great Artists," "Mudworks," "First Art," and "Preschool Art," and 15+ titles about art for children. She lives in Bellingham, Washington.
Jean Potter is the author of "Science in Seconds for Kids" and "Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less," both by Wiley. Jean is the former Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education for the United States. She lives in Charleston, West Virginia.
Kohl and Potter have written several books together, including "ScienceArts", "Snacktivities", "Cooking Art", and "Global Art".
Both Kohl and Potter are select experts writing articles for Barnes and Noble at the BN.com "Parents' Expert Circle" online.
TITLES BY MARYANN F KOHL-
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Kids in the Styles of the Great Masters
Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles of Great American Masters
Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Great Picture Book Illustrators (with Potter)
Scribble Art: Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children
Mudworks: Creative Clay, Dough and Modeling Experiences
Mudworks Bilingual: same as Mudworks, in both Spanish and English ebook only
ScienceArts: Discovering Science Through Art Experiences (with Potter)
Good Earth Art: Environmental Art for Kids
Preschool Art: Its the Process, Not the Product
First Art: Art for Toddlers and Twos
MathArts: Discovering Math Through Art Experiences
Cooking Art: Edible Art for Kids (with Potter)
Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the Word (with Potter)
Making Make-Believe: Props, Costumes and Creative Play Ideas
* Art with Anything: 52 Weeks of Fun with Everyday Stuff
TITLES BY JEAN POTTER -
Science in Seconds for Kids: Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
Science in Seconds with Toys: Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
Science in Seconds at the Beach: Exciting Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
ScienceArts: Discovering Science Through Art Experiences (with Kohl)
Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World (with Kohl)
Cooking Art: Easy Edible Art for Kids (with Kohl)
Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Great Picture Book Illustrators (with Kohl)