Today’s list celebrates artistic endeavors… the joy of creating in wide-ranging forms, from blacksmithing to bread-baking, bell ringing to tap dancing. Let these gift ideas inspire others that are particularly suited to your child…or yourself! I’ve provided links to cool …
Tag: art
bookie race
Have you heard of Wikirace? It’s a game of sorts. You pick a subject that has a wikipedia page. Then pick another, completely unrelated subject, also with a wikipedia page. Then race your friends to see who can get from …
women & art…a post to celebrate my daughter
Several years ago I noticed one of those ubiquitous quizzes on Facebook, this one asking people how many female visual artists they could name. A number of comments were left by quiz-takers, and their responses were, sadly, predictable. Most people …
a myriad marvels
I love creative, nonfiction books. And here’s a tip: If you’ve got a kid that can’t sit still for stories, try checking out a juicy-and-true book, starting with something s/he already loves — boats or bats, dancers or daredevils, spaceships …
artists of metal and wood, earth and air…architecture for kids
We’re going on a little foray into architecture this week! Today I’ve got 5 exceptional books about 3 world-famous architects, plus 2 related reviews from the archives. Later this week I’ll post some excellent titles surveying architecture itself, exploring structures …
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seeing, saying, showing…six beautiful bios of artists
Last month I posted a number of enticing books covering art history and appreciation for children. Those were broad titles, whetting our appetites for art and introducing the expanse of art- making around the world and through time. Today I’ve got a …
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cool reads for warm days… ten oustanding new picture books
This summer, again, I’m planning to create lists all-a-jumble with goodies from this year’s crop of picture books. Each one holds powerful seeds of ideas, wonder, imagination, creativity to germinate in our minds and hearts. I’m getting a head start …
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six gorgeous books about six spectacular artists
A feast for the eyes today! Learn about a few great artists while soaking in the masterful work of these authors and illustrators. Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in Harlem, by Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts, illustrated by Christopher …
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Black History Month: The Arts
This week, I’m celebrating the rich contributions to the arts made by courageous, persevering African Americans, starting with dance: My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle’s Journey to Alvin Ailey, by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James E. Ransome published in 2015, …
admiring the ancients…two gems
The mysterious, ancient past of our planet is on display in these two handsome, intriguing books. Toby and the Ice Giants, written and illustrated by Joe Lillington published in 2015 by Flying Eye Books First up is this small catalog …
