Category Archives: Art

Christo and Jean-Claude Wrap the World by G. Neri,  illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrap the World: The Story of Two Groundbreaking Environmental Artists by G. Neri,  illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536216615 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Picture book Genre: Biography … Continue reading

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Louise Bourgeois Made Giant Spiders and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

 Louise Bourgeois Made Giant Spiders and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti. Phaidon Press, 2023. 9781838666248 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? Louise Bourgeios was born in … Continue reading

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A Bucket of Questions by Tim Fite

A Bucket of Questions: Almost Answered by Tim Fite. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2023. 9781665918312 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  In this … Continue reading

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Meowsterpieces: A Cat’s Guide to Art…and Life! by Jenn Bailey, illustrated by Nyangsongi

Meowsterpieces: A Cat’s Guide to Art…and Life! by Jenn Bailey, illustrated by Nyangsongi. Magic Cat Publishing, Abrams, 2022. 9781419760518 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading

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Santiago!: Santiago Ramon Y Cajal – Artist, Scientist, Troublemaker by Jay Hosler

            Santiago!: Santiago Ramon Y Cajal – Artist, Scientist, Troublemaker by Jay Hosler. Margaret Ferguson Books/Holiday House, 2022. 9780823450367  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover graphic biography What did you like about the … Continue reading

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Shu Lin’s Grandpa by Matt Goodfellow,  illustrated by Yu Rong

Shu Lin’s Grandpa by Matt Goodfellow,  illustrated by Yu Rong. Candlewick Press, c2021, 2022. 9781536223156 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  A new student, … Continue reading

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My Cup of Art by Katerina Karolik

My Cup of Art by Katerina Karolik. Translated by Andrew Oakland. Albatros Media Group, 2022. 9788000065946 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover/board book/pop-up What did you like about the book? This Czech import uses … Continue reading

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Dadaji’s Paintbrush by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane

            Dadaji’s Paintbrush by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane, Levine Querido, 2022. 9781646141722 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Under the tutelage of … Continue reading

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If You Find a Leaf by Aimée Sicuro

If You Find a Leaf by Aimée Sicuro. Random House Studio, 2022. 9780593306598 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A little girl collects fall … Continue reading

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Cultured Donuts: Taking a Bite Out of Art History by Chloe Taylor

Cultured Donuts: Take a Bite Out of Art History by Chloe Tyler. Flowerpot Press, 2022. 9781486718719  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book non-fiction What did you like about the book? Ok, bear … Continue reading

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