Storybook Art
Author | : MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Publisher | : Bright Ring Publishing |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2003-09-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780935607222 |
ISBN-13 | : 0935607226 |
Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "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.