Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists

Book SynopsisA new addition to the series that Serena Williams calls "a fun way to inspire children’s imagination and creativity!" Discover the wonders of fine art with this enchanting read-aloud bedtime book featuring some of the world's iconic paintings! Nurture your child’s creativity as they get ready for bed by reading gentle rhymes accompanied by delightfully curated artworks illustrating the night sky, sleeping animals, and more in this perfect book to end the day. In this collection, your child will journey from sunset to moonrise through artworks by Mary Cassatt, Gustav Klimt, Katsushika Hokusai, and many others. Describe the serene skies in Claude Monet's Stacks of Wheat, imagine the gentle snores of George Stubbs's Sleeping Leopard, and say goodnight to the tranquil moon in Henri Rousseau's The Sleeping Gypsy. With a calming rhyming scheme and peaceful colors, Bedtime with Art will inspire your budding art lovers' imagination and dreams as they get ready to drift to sleep. . . .Trade ReviewPraise for ABCs of Art “A fun way to inspire children’s imagination and creativity!” —Serena Williams “A thoughtful and playful introduction to iconic artworks, with multiple layers of meaning for children and parents alike. ABCs of Art is a book to return to time and again." —Richard Armstrong, Director of the Guggenheim Museum "ABCs of Art introduces young minds to masterworks with playful rhymes. Be art smart. It is never too early to build art vocabulary and understanding." —Paula Crown, Artist and Trustee of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) “Art connects us all on the deepest level and this book will inspire young minds.” —Ken Griffin, Founder & CEO of Citadel, trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago, and trustee of the Whitney Museum of American Art “It opens a magic door into the kingdom of art for young readers.” —Dr. Joseph Connors, Professor of History of Art and Architecture at Harvard University "Art history and the alphabet coincide in this lovely homage to the creative spirit. A book that will bring joy and love of art to children everywhere." —Benjamin de Menil, Trustee of the Menil Collection "The ABCs of Art entices young readers to let their imaginations soar and connect with art in new ways. A fantastic way to encourage young artists to thrive!” —Michelle Park, Emmy award–winning food and lifestyle host, and the host of the podcast MOMS GOT THIS

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback! A curious kid's guide to graphic design, covering form, function, color, typography, and much more, plus 10 hands-on design projects. Written by Chip Kidd, "the closest thing to a rock star" in the design world (USA Today). ?Design is all around you. And whether you realize it or not, you are already a designer. In Go, renowned graphic designer Chip Kidd explains not just the elements of design, including form, line, color, scale, typography, and more, but most important, how to use those elements in creative ways. Like putting the word “go” on a stop sign, Go is all about shaking things up—and kids love its playful spirit and belief that the world looks better when you look at it differently. Kidd writes about scale: When a picture looks good small, don’t stop there—see how it looks when it’s really small. Or really big. He explains the difference between vertical lines and horizontal lines. The effect of cropping a picture to make it beautiful—or, cropping it even more to make it mysterious and compelling. How different colors signify different moods. The art of typography, including serifs and sans serifs, kerning and leading. The book ends with ten hands-on design projects for kids.“An excellent introduction to graphic design through [the author’s] own excellent work. Anyone interested in the subject, including most practitioners, will find it delightful.”—Milton GlaserTrade Review“An excellent introduction to the subject. Delightful.” –Milton Glaser “I wish I had this book when I was a kid!” –Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Kidd’s folksy, conversational tone, in which he speaks directly to readers, is appealing. . . . This is a book not only for art classes, but also for courses in journalism, communications, media, and writing, for units on persuasive writing and advertising, and to demonstrate how strong visual images convey meaning and appeal." – School Library Journal (starred review) “Beginning with the striking cover design—a red stop sign reading "GO"—this book challenges our assumptions about what we see and read. Kidd skillfully uses typography and illustration to demonstrate how graphic design informs the ways we make decisions that affect our lives. . . . An engaging introduction to a critical feature of our modern, design-rich environment.” – Kirkus Reviews “A series of lucid, witty, and absorbing analyses of graphic design techniques . . . tomorrow’s designers will want to grab a pencil and get going.” – Publishers Weekly “'GO: A Kidd's Guide To Graphic Design,' is pretty awesome.” – The Huffington Post “Kidd . . . uses his writing skill to make design theory more interesting and appealing for young artists. . . . A great choice for the high school student considering a design career and perhaps for older or younger readers as well.” – Library Journal “Chip Kidd is the world’s pre-eminent book-jacket designer. He’s done more than 1,000 of them, and built such a sterling reputation that several high-profile authors, including Oliver Sacks, have it in their contracts that Kidd design their book covers. The man has mastered graphic design. But that’s not to say his job is without challenges. One of the more recent ones? How to think like a 10-year-old. . . . Kidd faced that challenge to create his new book, Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design. The book covers the fundamentals of graphic design: form, typography, content and concept. . . . Kidd’s book features many examples of great design, including some of his own covers, to illustrate points. It’s as much a visual experience as an intellectual one, which is a measure of great graphic design. . . The ideas in Go are simple, whether it is playing with scale or how fonts convey meaning. And they are all put forward so clearly and with such visual flair that readers will walk away feeling like junior Milton Glasers. Many, actually, maybe not so junior. . . . Considering that it’s a Chip Kidd book, meaning fantastically designed, and that it covers a very popular subject, there’s a good chance that some adults will grab it for themselves.” – The Globe and Mail “Chip Kidd has been called the closest thing to a rock star in the design world. . . . In his new book, Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design, Kidd shares this rock star wisdom with the pubescent set, explaining the basics of typography, form, function, color, branding with playful narration and eye-popping visuals. . . . It’s written for young readers aged 10 and up, but its witty, direct approach makes it a perfect primer for older design rookies as well. And the design of the book itself is, of course, far too beautiful to be reserved just for children.” –Co.Design, a Fast Company blog “The design superstar gives us a crash course in the field; not surprisingly the book itself is extraordinarily designed!” –Pop Candy, a USA Today blog “A thing of beauty.” –People Magazine

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Information Book Awards 2023Come on an eye-catching adventure!Masterpieces in Pieces takes you on a journey through great art from all around the world and across the ages. Some of the masterpieces are famous, some may surprise you. Explore the themed galleries or just plunge in anywhere and enjoy the visual feast.From early cave paintings to Grayson Perry, see the exciting developments of art throughout history and look for connections that can be made across each masterpiece. This truly global collection will widen the eyes to many different cultures and approaches to art from across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.Features artwork by Kerry James Marshall, Georges Seurat, John Singer Sargent, Francisco de Goya, Su Hanchen, Andreas Gursky, Diego Rivera, Natalia Goncharova, Rembrandt, Cristóvão Estevão Canhavato, Faith Ringgold, Pablo Picasso, Ford Maddox Brown, Farrukh Beg, Dorothea Tanning, Zheng Zhong, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Franz Marc, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Wassily Kandinsky, Alice Neel, and many, many more.Find out how to look at and take great art to pieces - and decide for yourself what makes a masterpiece."I love this book. For anyone at any age who is as obsessed with the nuances of art history as I am, this book is for you, inspiring, fascinating, and thought-provoking, this book is your personal archaeologist, gently revealing new ways to see and look at art."Russell Tovey, actor "The wide and refreshing choice of artworks, the focus on revealing often surprising details and the lively and informative commentaries throughout, make this an essential book for any art-loving family."Louisa Buck, writer, and broadcaster"Zoom in and take art apart! This book focuses in on areas of surprising storytelling and amazing skill. How and why art is created has been made visible through loving inspection of some wonderful art works. This is a totally enjoyable book for children but also for parents, enabling conversations about ideas pictured in art."Bob & Roberta Smith RA, artist "Fun, engaging, and beautifully illustrated. Masterpieces in Pieces is a totally inspired way of looking at art history - I wish it had existed when I was young!" Jonathan Baldock, artist"This is a lovely book that looks at art from many angles. It is infinitely clever and knowledgeable, and at the same time innocent, in the best way." Matthew Collings, artist, writer, and broadcaster

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real artists look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good artist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to improve their artistic skills and thinking. By uncovering the way that real artists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top artists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Art or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: What is art? 1: Use your eyes 1: Find the beauty 1: Rembrandt van Rijn: Dutch artist 1: Connect and combine 1: Reuse old materials 1: Learn from great artists 1: Frida Kahlo: Mexican artist 1: Plan carefully 1: Practise regularly 1: Experiment 1: Make mistakes 1: Review your work 1: Wu Guanzhong: Chinese artist 1: Ask for help 1: Work with others 1: Give and receive feedback 1: Georgia O'Keeffe: American artist 1: Set yourself goals 1: Challenge yourself 1: Don't expect perfection 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMaking science fun by applying core science learning to high interest hobbies.Have fun with science by trying these exciting, surprising experiments. Beautiful illustrations by Annie Wilkinson show how to master the science and skills with clear step-by-step instructions and easily accessible materials. Encourages readers to free their imagination to ask questions, find their own solutions and create dazzling results as a team.In Fun Science Experiments with Art, learn about the science behind mixing, splattering and squeezing. Find out about colour by separating inks and spinning paints! Discover more about solids and liquids. Work out how gravity creates art. Add your own twist to all the experiments, then display your stunning creations.Suitable for readers 7 and up. Title in the series:Experiments with ArtExperiments with PlantsExperiments with MusicExperiments with CookeryTable of Contents 1: Give art science a go! 1: Chromatography butterflies 1: Spinning splatters 1: Rainbow oobleck 1: Marbled paper 1: Pendulum painting 1: Colourful copters 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the key words and terms from the world of art.Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever.The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. Perfect for readers aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Amazing Art 2: Colour 3: More colour 4: Light and shade 5: Making a mark 6: Perspective 7: Size and shape 8: Paints and media 9: Paints and media 2 10: Paints and media 3 11: Equipment 12: Art forms 13: Art forms 2 14: Art forms 3 15: Pottery 16: Sculpture 17: Textiles 18: Types of art 19: Types of art 2 20: Types of art 3 21: On display 22: Seeing is believing? 23: Index

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Book SynopsisGet to know more than 20 crucial art history innovators and experience how art meets science, from cave paintings to today's advanced tech - then discover their incredible techniques for yourself through 18 different activities!In Art Alive! with Science, award-winning author Mary Auld explores moments from art history that have expanded our understanding of the way things work, such as the beautiful balance of forces in kinetic sculpture, the interplay of light and shadow in painting and puppetry and how Op Art tricks our brains and plays with our senses. Playful illustrations by Sue Downing appear alongside photos of each artist's work, perfect for drawing in readers age 8 and up. Following each case study, there is a creative project that applies the science learning to the reader's own art practice. Artists and science topics include: Anatomy with Myron's Discobolus (Discus Thrower); Flight with Leonardo da Vinci; Light with Caravaggio's chiaroscuro & wayang kulit shadow puppetry; Colour with expressionism & pointillism; Sound with Paul Klee's Polyphony; Forces with Alexander Calder; Materials with Anish Kapoor; Chemistry with Cai Guo-Qiang's explosion events ... and many more!Table of Contents 1: Introduction – Artists and scientists 1: The art of anatomy 2: PROJECT: Body building 1: The science of illustration 2: PROJECT: Animals in the stars 1: The fantasy of flight with Leonardo da Vinci 2: PROJECT: A flying machine 1: The drama of light 2: PROJECT: Shadow play 1: The art of nature 2: PROJECT: Animal studies 1: The image in perspective 2: PROJECT: A room with a view 1: The science of clouds 2: PROJECT: Cloud creations 1: The sense of colour 2: PROJECT: Spotty and dotty 1: The structure of flowers 2: PROJECT: Petal by petal 1: The energy of sound 2: PROJECT: Visualising music 1: The balance of forces 2: PROJECT: A balancing act 1: The art of astronomy 2: PROJECT: Mars mission 1: The art of light 2: PROJECT: The making of a light drawing 1: The art of illusion 2: PROJECT: Tricking the eye 1: The science of materials 2: PROJECT: Textured shapes 1: The structures of life 2: PROJECT: Molecular inspiration 1: The reactions of chemistry 2: PROJECT: Explosion event 1: The dimension of time 2: PROJECT: A wormhole creation 1: Glossary 1: Timeline 1: Index

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Book SynopsisGet to know more than 20 crucial art history innovators and experience how art meets science, from cave paintings to today''s advanced tech - then discover their incredible techniques for yourself through 18 different art crafting activities!In Art Alive! with Science, award-winning author Mary Auld explores moments from art history that have expanded our understanding of the way things work, such as the beautiful balance of forces in kinetic sculpture, the interplay of light and shadow in painting and puppetry and how Op Art tricks our brains and plays with our senses. Playful illustrations by Sue Downing appear alongside photos of each artist''s work, perfect for drawing in readers age 8 and up. Following each case study, there is a creative project that applies the science learning to the reader''s own art practice. Artists and science topics include: Anatomy with Myron''s Discobolus (Discus Thrower); Flight with Leonardo da Vinci; Ligh

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Book SynopsisFind out all there is to know about your favourite African animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make hippos, crocodiles, giraffes and much more! You can even create displays for your home or classroom. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques.The book also contains photos and facts about all of your favourite African animals.Table of Contents 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN; 2: STRIPY ZEBRA ; 3: ZEBRA FACTS! ; 4: GIRAFFE FACTS! ; 5: GIRAFFE PUPPET ; 6: TISSUE PAPER LION ; 7: LION FACTS! ; 8: ELEPHANT FACTS!; 9: TISSUE BOX ELEPHANT ; 10: DRINKING STRAW FLAMINGO ; 11: FLAMINGO FACTS! ; 12: HIPPO FACTS! ; 13: HIPPO ; 14: FOAM CHIMPANZEE ; 15: PRINTED PAPER LEMUR; 16: LEMUR FACTS! ; 17: MEERKAT FACTS! ; 18: LOOKOUT MEERKAT ; 19: EGG BOX CAMEL ; 20: GLOSSARY/INDEX

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Book SynopsisFind out all there is to know about your favourite farm animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make cows, pigs, sheep dogs, Highland cows and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques.The book also contains photos and facts about farm animals.Table of Contents 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ; 2: FLOCK OF SHEEP ; 3: SHEEP AND SHEEP DOG FACTS! ; 4: TRUSTY SHEEPDOG ; 5: WOOLLY HIGHLAND COW ; 6: HIGHLAND COW FACTS! ; 7: PIG FACTS! ; 8: MUDDY PIGS ; 9: QUILLED CHICK ; 10: HORSE IN A STABLE ; 11: GOAT SOCK PUPPET ; 12: GOAT FACTS! ; 13: DONKEY FACTS! ; 14: DONKEY BEAN BAG ; 15: SHELL GOOSE ; 16: GOOSE FACTS! ; 17: DUCK FACTS! ; 18: DUCK POND ; 19: GLOSSARY AND INDEX;

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Book SynopsisFind out all there is to know about your favourite farm animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make cows, pigs, sheep dogs, Highland cows and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques.The book also contains photos and facts about farm animals.Each project uses a range of everyday materials and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a great result every time!Includes a wide range of craft techniques - from cutting out and tracing to papier-mâché and painting.Table of Contents 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ; 2: FLOCK OF SHEEP ; 3: SHEEP AND SHEEP DOG FACTS! ; 4: TRUSTY SHEEPDOG ; 5: WOOLLY HIGHLAND COW ; 6: HIGHLAND COW FACTS! ; 7: PIG FACTS! ; 8: MUDDY PIGS ; 9: QUILLED CHICK ; 10: HORSE IN A STABLE ; 11: GOAT SOCK PUPPET ; 12: GOAT FACTS! ; 13: DONKEY FACTS! ; 14: DONKEY BEAN BAG ; 15: SHELL GOOSE ; 16: GOOSE FACTS! ; 17: DUCK FACTS! ; 18: DUCK POND ; 19: GLOSSARY AND INDEX;

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Book SynopsisUnderstand the science of the world around you by making artCan you tell the difference between kinetic, stored and chemical energy? This book will help you to work like a scientist: testing ideas, making investigations and doing experiments. But you''ll also be an artist, using different kinds of energy to make art, including wind, water, heat and light. Sound good? What are you waiting for?Science Makes Art skilfully blends science theory with fun art projects to encourage learning and creativity. It''s the perfect series to engage young scientists and artists, introducing them to key science principles and encouraging reluctant readers.Using materials from around the home, make art projects such as: - Paint pendulums- Wind-powered dancer- Heat mobiles- Moving sea pictures- A solar pizza ovenContents:Equipment and Materials/ What is Energy?/ Chemical Energy/ Kinetic Energy/ Stored Energy/ Electrical Energy/ Renewable Energy/ Transferring Energy/Heat Energy/ Light Energy/ Sound Energy/ Further Ideas/ Glossary/ IndexIdeal for readers age 8+. Collect the rest of the series: Colour, Flight, Light, Materials, Movement.

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Book SynopsisScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads, Android tablets, Amazon tablets, and Chromebooks. Inspired by Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by millions of children worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger kids create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games. The Official ScratchJr Book is the perfect companion to this free app and makes coding easy and fun for all. Kids learn to program by connecting blocks of code to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. Each chapter includes several activities that build on one another, culminating in a fun final project. These hands-on activities help kids develop computational-thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. In each activity, you ll find: Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions Ways to connect the activity with literacy and math concepts Tips for grown-ups and teachers Creative challenges to take the learning further By the end of the boTable of ContentsPrefaceAn Introduction to ScratchJrChapter 1: Getting StartedChapter 2: AnimationsChapter 3: StoriesChapter 4: GamesAfterwordAppendix A: Transitioning from ScratchJr to ScratchAppendix B: Reference GuidesIndex

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Book SynopsisWhy do the lights in a house turn on when you flip a switch? How does a remote-controlled car move? And what makes lights on TVs and microwaves blink? The technology around you may seem like magic, but most of it wouldn t run without electricity. Electronics for Kids demystifies electricity with a collection of awesome hands-on projects. In Part 1, you ll learn how current, voltage, and circuits work by making a battery out of a lemon, turning a metal bolt into an electromagnet, and transforming a paper cup and some magnets into a spinning motor. In Part 2, you ll make even more cool stuff as you: Solder a blinking LED circuit with resistors, capacitors, and relays Turn a circuit into a touch sensor using your finger as a resistor Build an alarm clock triggered by the sunrise Create a musical instrument that makes sci-fi soundsThen, in Part 3, you ll learn about digital electronics things like logic gates and memory circuits as you make a secret code checker and an electronic coinTable of ContentsPART 1: Playing with ElectricityChapter 1: What Is Electricity?Chapter 2: Making Things Move with Electricity and MagnetsChapter 3: How to Generate ElectricityPART 2: Building CircuitsChapter 4: Creating Light with LEDsChapter 5: Blinking a Light for the First TimeChapter 6: Let's Solder!Chapter 7: Controlling Things with CircuitsChapter 8: Building a Musical InstrumentPART 3: Digital ElectronicsChapter 9: How Circuits Understand Ones and ZerosChapter 10: Circuits That Make ChoicesChapter 11: Circuits That Remember InformationChapter 12: Let's Make a Game!Appendix: Handy Resources

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Book SynopsisThis Christmas, LEGO is moving from under the tree to on the tree! With The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book as your guide, you ll make classic globe and barrel ornaments, all out of LEGO, as well as original gingerbread houses, a charming wreath, arcade cabinets, and many more. Packed with step-by-step instructions for 15 charming builds, The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book is the perfect family activity this holiday season.Trade Review"Chris has a real flair for making amazing tiny versions of awesome things, and these 15 creations can teach builders of all skill levels a thing or two."—KotakuTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: PoinsettiaChapter 2: SnowflakeChapter 3: WreathChapter 4: PresentChapter 5: Christmas TreeChapter 6: Gingerbread HouseChapter 7: BarrelChapter 8: BallChapter 9: BowChapter 10: FrillChapter 11: LanternChapter 12: ArcadeChapter 13: ComputerChapter 14: CameraChapter 15: Burger

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Book SynopsisA picture book biography of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman and environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

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Book SynopsisHenri Matisse: Meet the Artist provides an overview of Matisse's artistic career, reflecting on each pivotal period, including sculpture, fauve paintings, his friendship w/ Picasso and his paper cut-outs. The Meet the Artist series is a whimsical exploration of famous artists through interactive pop-ups and lift-the-flaps, that will appeal to adults and children alike and is intended to teach children about their lives and careers.

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Book SynopsisWith How to Draw Horses & Ponies, young artists learn to bring these sweet and majestic animals to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different breeds. Simple instructions make it fun and easy to draw lifelike horses and ponies. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Information about the breeds and fun facts provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities. The breeds include: Hanoverian foal Pinto Welsh Mountain Pony Clydesdale Arabian American Saddlebred Thoroughbred Friesian Shetland Pony Andalusian And more! Just start with a few ovals, circles, and triangles and follow the illustrated steps—you'll be creating you own amazing masterpieces in no time at all! Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

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Book SynopsisWith How to Draw Zoo Animals, young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different animals found at the zoo. Now anyone can learn to draw realistic animals! Simple step-by-step instructions make it fun and easy to draw a lifelike animals, including: Panda bear Giraffe Elephant Tiger Cheetah Toucan Hippopotamus Kangaroo Orangutan Zebra and more! Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Trivia, fun facts, and the conservation status for each animal provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities. Just start with basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you'll be creating your own amazing masterpieces in no time at all. Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Animal Friends.

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Book SynopsisJust for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis shows how to draw in the chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibi characters. You can draw chibi characterswith the easy, step-by-step art projects in Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis. Also included in this 8.75 × 11.67–inch book are tips and techniques you can use to design your own characters once you are comfortable with the art style. No complicated tools are needed; you can create your own chibi art using just a pencil, pen, markers, and paper! The book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, essential drawing techniques, color basics, and an examination of typical chibi faces and bodies. The step-by-step projects that follow show you how to draw different chibi characters in any pose and from all angles. Included at the end of the book are templates to scan or photocopy and practice on over and over again. Throughout the book, take a closer look at different chibi characteristics and use the artist's tips to modify the templates to create your own characters, which you can then draw walking, jumping, dancing, falling, and flying. Tips and techniques for drawing chibi characters abound! Written and illustrated by Samantha Whitten and Jeannie Lee, Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis is perfect for beginning and intermediate artists, lovers of manga and anime, and more. You will love creating your own manga chibi characters!Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials Drawing Techniques Color Basics Chapter 1: Chibi Basics Chapter 2: Chibis in Action Chapter 3: Chibi Templates About the Artists

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Book Synopsis Author Michelle Millar Fisherand illustrator Kat Kuang?s picture book tells the remarkable story of how Gilbert Baker and his friends created the iconic Rainbow Flag in 1978. Flags are brilliant and clever works of art and design, and they bring people together under a common banner. This colorful story follows a group of friends who helped dye and sew strips of cloth to create the first Rainbow Flags for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade in 1978. Led by a young artist named Gilbert Baker, the friends set out to create a flag that people could march behind during the Pride Parade. They knew the flag needed to be bright, in order to be seen by everyone as they marched. It needed to be bold, to lead the crowd. And it needed to be beautiful, like the love celebrated by the parade! The result is an iconic flag that has become an international symbol of the gay pride movement. ?A comprehensive background of a global symbol.? ?Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an art adventure! Using paint, colored paper, clay, and other basic art supplies, preschoolers learn to tap into their natural artistic abilities with fun-filled projects shown through easy-to-follow, colorful photos. From making bubble prints and color collages to turning a T-shirt into a Super Kid cape, every activity is designed to spark imagination, learning, and creativity.

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Book Synopsis"A fresh lens for viewing Jacob Lawrence's art: through the perspective of teens of color. . . . An invaluable resource amplifying marginalized teen voices and conveying Lawrence's relevance to their own lives." —Kirkus Reviews In the mid-1950s, as Brown v. Board of Education felled the ideology of “separate but equal,” the great African-American artist Jacob Lawrence saw the need for a version of American history that reckoned with its complexities and contradictions yet was shared by all its citizens. The result was his monumental work Struggle . . . from the History of the American People.Lawrence, the best known black American artist of the 20th century, developed the series of thirty panels, each measuring 12 × 16 inches, over the course of two years. Lawrence created the panels as history you could hold in your hands and intended to reproduce the images in a book that he never realized. The paintings depict signal moments in the American Revolution and the early decades of the American republic, and feature the words and actions of founding fathers, enslaved people, women, and Native Americans. In January 2020, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is mounting the landmark exhibition, Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle. The show, which unites the panels in one place for the first time in nearly half a century, then travels to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Birmingham Museum of Art in Alabama, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., on a two-year national tour.In the spirit of Lawrence’s project, this collection includes brief interpretive texts written by teens in response to the Struggle series. This illustrated book features a chorus of thirty singular young adult voices expressing how Lawrence and his Struggle series speaks to them on a personal, emotional level. The young writers come from a broad variety of races and ethnicities, nationalities, religions, genders, sexualities, and abilities, and underrepresented voices. As Jacob Lawrence mined American history to reflect upon events he saw happening around him in segregation-era America, these young adults use these panels to comment on their experiences in today’s America.Trade Review"A fresh lens for viewing Jacob Lawrence's art: through the perspective of teens of color. Created in cooperation with seven art institutions, including the Peabody Essex Museum and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, this anthology features teen-authored prose and poetry responses to Lawrence's 30-panel visual narrative, Struggle: From the History of the American People. Some pieces articulate what teens see in the art; in others, the art inspires reflections about their lives. All address the difficulties of growing up minoritized in the U.S....The volume includes all of the Struggle paintings, their original captions, and a brief commentary on each. An invaluable resource amplifying marginalized teen voices and conveying Lawrence's relevance to their own lives." * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisBecome a photographer with this guide to photography for kids ages 8 to 12 A good photo can tell a story, express your creativity, and document moments from your life in a way that only you can capture. Learn how to create incredible images that are uniquely yours with this guide to photography for kids. All you need is the most basic digital camera or smartphone camerano fancy equipment required. You''ll learn all about framing, composition, lighting, depth, dimension, and lines. Then, put your new knowledge into practice with engaging exercises that include step-by-step instructions. This book about photography for kids includes: Photography fundamentalsDiscover how a camera works, a brief history of photography, what makes a photo good, and a checklist for getting started. Example photosExplore high-quality photographs that illustrate the concepts you''re learning and inspire you to get creative. Tips and how-tosFind pointers that explain the technical details of great photos and show you ways to make adjustments in a variety of real-life situations. Discover the joy of photography with this beginner-friendly book about photography for kids.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for curious explorers and aspiring artists, this beginning drawing book will show kids how to observe and draw their favorite animals and the natural world in a fun, interactive style! Popular YouTube drawing instructor Brad Woodard, founder of the Brave Kids Art Club show, shares his easy-to-follow lessons and tips and tricks for getting outside and drawing cool stuff. Featuring: Intro to Exploring: Encourages kids to get outside and make their own discoveries, including facts about flora/fauna, things to observe about them, what to look for, and where to find them. Adding Flair: Teaches kids to be confident in what they create and find the freedom to discover their own drawing style. 30+ Awesome Animals: All your favorite animals are included as well as trees, flowers, plants, and more. This is the ultimate guide for any kid who wants to explore the world and learn to draw!

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Book SynopsisA celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty.Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis’ iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Lauren Soloy bring Maud’s world to life: how she captured in her art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of the small house she shared with her husband, Maud’s work continues to delight and inspire viewers young and old.A Tulip in Winter features: Backmatter about Maud Lewis’ life and legacy Notes from the author and illustrator about how Maud has impacted their lives Uplifting and visually compelling, Maud’s story will inspire young readers to find and focus on the beauty in their worlds.Trade Review"An inspiring picture book aimed at ages four to eight, but with a message for all ages."—Montreal Gazette"It's eminently challenging to distill an entire life into a picture book. . . Soloy's illustrations rise to the occasion, emulating the naïve style and cheery palette of Lewis' art, while highlighting key moments in Stinson's tight narrative. . . In a word: beautiful."—Kirkus STARRED Review"Anyone who's faced a challenge—that's everyone!—will appreciate Maud's tenacity and Soloy's lively art that bursts with color. . . A great choice for biography and art shelves."—Booklist"A touching and uplifting tribute, this book emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in the everyday and persevering through life's challenges."—Horn BookPraise for The Man with the Violin, by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by Dusan Petricic"Imaginatively illustrated and beautifully written, this offbeat ode to the power of music is a winner."—STARRED Kirkus Reviews"The art bursts forth, creating a stunning visual expression of Stinson's text."—STARRED Review, Quill & QuirePraise for the I's the B'y by Lauren Soloy"Clap your hands and dance along to a traditional Newfoundland folk melody... an inviting version of a Canadian song that will resonate—and reverberate."—Kirkus Reviews"An exuberant book that captures and celebrates the character and culture of Newfoundland and is sure to get you and the little ones tapping your feet."—Hakai Magazine

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Book SynopsisKawaii is a Japanese word meaning ‘super-cute’, and it’s a trend that’s sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Expert comic book and manga artist Yishan Li shows you how to achieve amazingly cute characters in a few simple steps. Do you want to draw a singing cactus, a cheeky camera, a crying onion, or a playful panda? The choice is yours! How to Draw: Cute Kawaii uses material from the best-selling How to Draw series, plus 32 brand new projects! There are over 100 projects to choose from, each full of character and charm. Each one is developed in eight easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book appealing to adults and children of all ages and abilities. Trade ReviewAuthor and artist Li returns with another in the How to Draw in Simple Steps series. More than 100 kawaii (cute) drawings are provided in eight steps each, allowing the reader to sketch along with the book and practice until they’ve mastered the item, person, or creature of their choice. The drawings fall into a few categories: animals, everyday objects, vehicles, food, and chibis (cute, stylized, miniature characters). Though instructions are not written out in words, the familiar technique readers will learn here is to identify the basic shapes that make up the item one wants to draw, start with a blocky sketch using those shapes, and refine the sketch gradually. As usual, the only instruction for the final step of coloring in is the example, so readers may wish to look to other sources to learn about shading, color choice, and other related aspects. Fun and cute, this will appeal to those wishing to learn how to draw in a kawaii style. -- Anne Heidemann * Booklist *This book is amazing. It breaks down the steps of drawing to create a very cute character. There is a massive range of things you can draw from animals, food, and people to everyday objects. The book is for my daughter who is learning to draw and she absolutely loves it and can't wait to show me what she has drawn next. 100% will get her more books like this to help her with drawing. -- Claire Sturdz * Amazon Customer Review *Lovely book which the whole family will love. I loved this book, although I know how to draw cartoon characters its fantastic to learn new techniques. Over 100 projects to choose from which is great and will keep me busy for a long time. For both adults and children, my daughter is eight and just starting to draw fantastic little pictures so I'm sure she will appreciate this after mummy! I was unsure what kawaii meant and have learnt from this book it means "super cute" -- Jeanette Leighton * Amazon Customer Review *This was really surprising. I wasn't sure if I would be any good at drawing and find it frustrating but the steps are so simple and easy to follow it was actually a very calming activity. The book has separate sections for kawaii categories like food/animals/objects etc so you can easily navigate your way through and find a drawing that suits your mood or task! I would definitely recommend. -- Rebecca MacBain * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction   Chibis  Schoolgirl with backpack 9, Boy in jeans 10, Roller skater 11, Teacher 12, Café waiter 13, Elf 14, Hip hop boy 15, Girl soldier 16, Boy runner 17, Baker 18, Girl with handbag 19, Firefighter 20, Scientist 21, Office worker 22, Cook 23, Girl in kimono 24, Gardener 25, Girl jogging with dog 26, Schoolboy 27, Girl with bunny ears 28, Footballer 29, Basketball player 30, Witch with wand 31, Witch cuddling cat 32, Artist 33, Girl with sword 34, Butler 35, Nurse 36, Princess 37, Ballerina 38, Maid 39, Detective 40, Fairy 41 Animals  Cat 43, Cat and kittens 44, Leaping dog 45, Dog and bone 46, Hamster 47, Bird 48, Rabbit 49, White rabbit 50, Chameleon 51, Parrot 52, Fox 53, Running fox 54, Mouse 55, Frog 56, Horse 57, Sheep 58, Cow 59, Chicken 60, Elephant 61, Bear 62, Lion 63, Tiger 64, Sloth 65, Panda 66, Gorilla 67, Hippo 68, Meerkat 69, Koala 70, Beaver 71, Racoon 72, Shark 73, Whale 74, Seal 75, Turtle 76, Snow leopard 77, Alpaca 78, Penguin 79 Everyday objects  Old TV 81, Vacuum cleaner 82, Camera 83, Electric kettle 84, Lamp 85, Toaster 86, Umbrella 87, Teapot 88, Marker pen 89, Loudspeaker 90, Broom 91, Bucket 92, Cactus 93, Refrigerator 94, Washing machine 95, Hand soap 96, Clock 97, Gloves 98, Cassette player 99, Drum 100, Bowling ball and pins 101, Old phone 102 Vehicles Car 104, Bus 105, Helicopter 106, Rocket 107, Yellow submarine 108, Flying saucer 109 Food  French loaves 111, Sliced bread 112, Hot dog 113, Hamburger 114, Popsicle 115, Ice cream cone 116, Sandwiches 117, Cupcake 118, Doughnut 119, Macarons 120, Swiss roll 121, Gateau 122, Tomatoes 123, Pumpkins 124, Onion 125, Kiwi fruit 126, Lollipops 127, Rum baba 128

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Book SynopsisMost famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history’s greatest geniuses – he was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist and musician… and he even invented the helicopter! From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

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Book SynopsisDive into this treasure trove of beautifully illustrated artefacts and learn more about the amazing ancient civilisations that created them as you complete puzzles and search for clues.Can you find all the Egyptian gods hidden in the scene? Or can you match these Roman busts to the description of famous emperors? Explore precious jewels, mosaics, statues and ceramics from across history and throughout the world and find out more about the incredible ancient civilisations who made them. This busy activity book on ancient art is jam-packed with stimulating search-and-finds and perplexing puzzles that can be enjoyed time and time again.

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Book SynopsisA fantastically funny fusion of faces from the British Museum's collection In this seriously silly flip book, featuring famous faces from the British Museum, children can solve the puzzle by matching up the correct faces on the split pages - and then mix them all up again to create two thousand hilarious combinations. From an ancient Egyptian mummy to a modern Mexican mask, this book is full of amazing art that provides hours of madcap mix-up fun! With a handy index and a QR code at the end, which parents can scan to learn more about the artefacts featured in the book.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to draw bunnies and other cute creatures in Lulu Mayo’s unique and quirky style, using simple shapes and easy-to-follow steps. Featuring cute, cuddly spring animals, including bunnies, chicks, and lambs, and even spring sloths, unicorns and marshmallow rabbits. This book will show the reader how to draw quirky creatures in an easy and inspiring way that will encourage them to come up with their own creations in no time. Step by step, illustrator Lulu Mayo will explain how to draw each cute critter by using simple shapes. The 30 different exercises will keep the reader entertained and ignite their doodling curiosity, inspiring them to experiment and dream up their very own spring characters.

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Book SynopsisThis stylishly packaged full-colour art guide enables artists of all abilities to create their own fantasy worlds and characters. Produce the angular skeleton of a dragon''s wing, the ornate armor of a fearsome samurai, and the careful point of a wood elf''s ear by following clear, step-by-step instructions. By completing an array of drawing projects, you will learn: • Different materials and techniques • Drawing proportions and poses • How to create elaborate costuming• And more! Using the handy practice grids included in the book, you can then build up your own characters and creations, bringing your personal fantasy world to life. ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-colour drawing guides help artists bring their ideas into actuality.

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Book SynopsisInternational award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley brings his unique style to teaching kids (and grown-ups!) to draw. In a book that spans all levels of skill, Donovan takes his readers through warm-up and imagination exercises, before moving onto mark making and inspirational shapes. Readers are then guided through the processes of drawing animals, faces and characters, ahead of working on details like perspective, shading, shadows and composition. Donovan even teaches you how to draw a unicorn. Donovan makes learning fun, the book is bursting with his sense of humour, which makes every page enjoyable to follow and easy to remember. This book is full of tips and tricks for budding artists of all levels to come back to again and again.Table of ContentsIntroduction 2 Warm-Up Exercises 6 How I Draw Simple Animals 8 Mark Making 10 Sketchbooks 12 Faces 14 How I draw A Māuisaurus 24 Creating Characters 26 Fruity Characters 28 Details 30 Character Details 32 Exercises For Your Imagination 34 Everyday Inspiration 38 How I Draw A Flying Furballs Biplane 40 Inspiration From Artists 42 Perspective 44 Roughs 50 Shading 52 Shadows 54 How I Draw A Unicorn... And More 56 Composition 58 Composition Exercise 60 Making an Illustration 62

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Book SynopsisJoin your specialist as you try to find out all about different art genres, famous artists and their works. Then, try to recreate your own versions of these works. This series will give your mini Monets and diddy Dalis all the knowledge they need about the history and practice of art.

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Book SynopsisJoin your specialist as you try to find out all about different art genres, famous artists and their works. Then, try to recreate your own versions of these works. This series will give your mini Monets and diddy Dalis all the knowledge they need about the history and practice of art.

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Book SynopsisOur world can be pretty weird. If you do not believe us, come and see this unusual art for yourself!

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Book SynopsisEvery wondered how your favourite cartoon show or anime was made? Let''s explore each step of creating a cartoon or anime, from the initial idea to release on screens.

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Book SynopsisEncourage children to unplug, get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Use natural resources to make an impressive pirate ship, an pebble sculpture for the garden, a brilliant long-neck dinosaur and more.

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Book SynopsisPublished to coincide with a major retrospective of Alexander Calder's work, Meet Alexander Calder is a fun-filled introduction to the work of one of the twentieth century's most important modern artists. Edward Cheverton takes readers beyond the page and introduces them to ways of creating art that takes up space and moves round and about. Taking inspiration from Alexander Calder's toys and mobiles, Cheverton invites readers to reinvent simple forms and experiment with combinations of found objects to create their own new pieces of sculpture. Children will enjoy discovering that art is not only something to observe but something to play and interact with, and to have fun making.

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Book SynopsisMeet the Artist: The Pre-Raphaelites is packed with make-and-dos and inspiring activities for budding young artists. Paint portraits inspired by medieval legends, design your own wallpaper using potato printing, and create photocollages influenced by the beauty of nature. Bursting with inspiring activities, the revised and expanded Meet the Artist series of activity books introduces children to internationally renowned artists in a fun and engaging way. Every book includes a brief introduction to the artist's life or the movement followed by a series of activities that explore prominent themes and ideas in the movement's body of work. Featuring beautiful reproductions of key artworks, and illustrated by a leading contemporary illustrator, every book in the Meet the Artist series encourages children to use art as an avenue for exploring ideas and expressing their own experiences through art-making.

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Book SynopsisA colourful and insightful introduction to the lives of the world's most renowned and inspirational artists. This informative book invites young readers to discover the creative practices of female artists who, over their careers, broke boundaries and exceeded expectations. Each page reveals their struggles and successes, demystifying the art world, building confidence and inspiring a new generation. With foreword by Tate's first female director, Maria Balshaw, and biographical entries on over thirty artists, this book contains unique interviews with living artists including Rachel Whiteread, Yayoi Kusama and Paula Rego.Trade Review‘The Bigger Picture’ is a beautifully illustrated tome paying tribute to women in contemporary art. -- Frances HedgesThe book shapes a holistic understanding of the art world and how it functions ... Another lovely aspect of this book is the original interviews with sixteen of the thirty artists, among them Lorna Simpson, Lubaina Himid and Cindy Sherman—which I imagine will pique a young imagination. * Elephant Magazine *

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Book SynopsisHands-on modelling is key skill for children, leading to the development of their mind and intelligence through a rich complexity of sense experiences.Arthur and Elizabeth Auer make a plea to parents and teachers alike to 'let children work with their hands'. This comprehensive, heavily illustrated book demonstrates a multitude of modelling projects for different ages using different materials including clay, beeswax, plasticine, dough, sand and snow.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful colouring and drawing book contains intricate illustrations, decorative details and a fabulous fold-out map. This is the perfect starting point for your art adventure around the National Galleries of Scotland. Colour in the buildings, draw your favourite artworks and add your friends and family into your pictures.

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Book SynopsisDiscover 100 of the world’s most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures. Treasures both natural and manmade make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers and even meteorites – treasures from outer space! A central gatefold offers a world map revealing the locations of all the treasures included in the book, while Blue Peter award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures.Trade ReviewNON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH: "A sparkling compendium of treasures throughout history. Spanning different cultures, civilisations and periods in history, this highly illustrated non-fiction book is suitable for inquisitive upper KS2 children." -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List *"This fascinating non-fiction title, written by David Long and illustrated by MUTI, is a treasure trove packed with information on everything from natural wonders and ancient tombs to famous paintings and historical manuscripts. The range of topics included, rich illustrations and captivating facts will have young readers returning to this book again and again." -- Emma Dunn and Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *"This is a fantastic snapshot of what is fascinating in our world." * Juno Magazine *"If you fancy going on a thrilling treasure hunt, open the pages of this brilliant book and discover over one hundred of the world’s most extraordinary wonders! … With the fun of discovery on every page, this is the perfect book for young explorers and treasure-hunters!" -- Pam Norfolk * Lancaster Guardian *"A fascinating, fact-filled education." * Armadillo Magazine *"In accessible language and alongside beautiful illustrations from Muti, this hardback book is a treasure in its own right." * Big Issue North *"Amazing Treasures is bursting with over 100 amazing things from around the world ... There is so much in this fantastic book. The information is presented in bite-sized chunks making it perfect for dipping into and coming back to again and again. Amazing Treasures would be a huge hit in any classroom library and would also make a lovely gift." -- Kate Heap * Scope for Imagination *

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