Category Archives: Art

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

Posted on January 17, 2023 by susanh579

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

Posted on December 23, 2022 by kyurenka

            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

Posted on November 12, 2022 by susanh579

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

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

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

Posted on October 23, 2022 by kyurenka

            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

Posted on September 28, 2022 by susanh579

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

Posted on September 27, 2022 by susanh579

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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Van Dog by Mikołaj Pa, illustrated by Gosia Herba

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Van Dog by Mikołaj Pa, illustrated by Gosia Herba. Translation by Mikołaj Pa. Milky Way Picture Books, 2022. 9781990252129 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Scrap Metal Swan: A River Clean-Up Story by Joanne Linden, illustrated by Estrellita Caracol

Posted on August 1, 2022 by susanh579

Scrap Metal Swan: A River Clean-Up Story by Joanne Linden, illustrated by Estrellita Caracol. Barefoot Books, 2022. 9781646864980 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  A … Continue reading →

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Nature is an Artist by Jennifer Lavallee, illustrated by Natalia Colombo

Posted on June 24, 2022 by susanh579

Nature is an Artist by Jennifer Lavallee, illustrated by Natalia Colombo. Greystone Kids, 2022. 9781771646499  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? This is a … Continue reading →

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