Category Archives: Art

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

Posted on April 20, 2023 by susanh579

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

Posted on February 25, 2023 by kyurenka

 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

Posted on February 9, 2023 by susanh579

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

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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