art books

Interactive Adventures: Read, Write, Draw Books for Kids

All readers, especially reluctant readers, need books that motivate them to read. Which is why I want to share these interactive adventure books that ask readers to fill-in, draw, and doodle to help the story move along. Talk about motivating and fun! Read, Write, Draw! Interactive Books for Kids Escape This Book Tombs of Egypt […]

Best Drawing Books and Supplies for Kids

My kids, especially my youngest, love to draw. I’ve always provided books and art supplies for my kids so they can express themselves artistically as well as grow in their drawing skills. Of all the books we’ve had, these are our favorites. Best Drawing Books for Kids Step by Step Drawing Book by Fiona Watt (Usborne) […]

Inspiring Children’s Books for Young Artists

Do you have an art loving kid? These picture books and chapter books feature characters who are artists, trips to the museum, and making your own art. Inspiring Children’s Books for Young Artists PICTURE BOOKS Goodnight, Starry Night by Julie Appel, illustrated by Amy Guglielmo Simple, rhyming narration wishes readers good-night as well as telling […]

Must-Read Books for Playful Parents

If you’re like me, you try to parent intentionally, growing and learning through diapers and braces. The three must-read books I’m sharing today, two on parenting and one on art with kids, resonated with me with my parenting journey. See what you think. Maybe they’ll resonate with you as well. Must-Read Books for Playful Parents […]

Engaging Puzzle and Activity Books for Kids

Are you keeping up with summer learning so your kids don’t experience the dreaded “summer slide”? Me, too. But, that’s where puzzle and activity books come in. They’ll keep your kids and mine learning and thinking this summer. (‘Cause I need to get my act together! You?) Activity Books for Kids Ages 2 – 5 […]

Artist’s Dates, Art Books, and Art Blogs

Artist’s Dates With Your Kids In her book, The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron recommends artist dates with yourself. She writes, “An artist date is a block of time, . . . committed to nurturing your creative consciousness, your inner artist. . . a play date that you preplan . . . you do not take anyone […]