Let's Paint! - Hardcover

Alborozo, Gabriel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1743313691 ISBN 13: 9781743313695

Publisher: Allen & Unwin, 2014

Synopsis

Warm, vibrant, and amusing, a joyous picture book exploration of the messy and marvelous world of art, encouraging all children to pick up a paint brush

Whether one drips, dots, daubs—or carefully dabs—there is a wonderful world of art waiting to be explored, and this exuberant book reassures all children that art is for them. Elegantly tipping its hat to famous artists and artistic techniques, it explains to young readers that from exquisitely detailed paintings to crazy kaleidoscopes of color, art is endlessly varied, and essential for everyone. Assuring children that there are no mistakes in art or correct way to make a painting, this book offers them the courage and inspiration to express their creativity. Let's paint!

About this title

About the Author:

Gabriel Alborozo has worked in film, in the props department on the Star Wars movies and The Matrix, and for an animation company.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 3—This playful invitation comes with a strong message: there is no single way to paint. A boy and girl interact with adult artists as they move through the planning and execution stages of creating a painting. The importance of an idea leads to the different techniques and the resulting emotions. Throughout, individuality, creativity, and variety are encouraged. The illustrations extend the brief text while adding abundant humor, including a dog romping through nearly every spread. The spot art done in primary colored artwork with black-line details is contrasted against pure white backgrounds from cover to cover. Snails, elephants, children, and dogs—everyone paints in this feel-good introduction.—Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI

About this edition

• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1743313691
• ISBN 13: 9781743313695
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32