All about Art: How to Enjoy it, Understand it and Make it Yourself

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All children are artists-it's just a matter of discovering what medium suits them best. For those whose interests fall in the fine arts, the library offers plenty of ways to explore and expand kids' experience of appreciating and creating art. Check out some of the titles below or visit your local library and ask for a book about your favorite period, style, artist or medium.

	Catalanotto, Peter Emily's Art The joy of creative expression is captured perfectly in this sensitive look at a school art contest.
	Domeniconi, David Illustrated by Will Bullas M is for Masterpiece: An Art Alphabet The A to Z format allows the author to introduce a variety of topics and concepts while the combination of simple poems and more detailed information ensures that the book will be useful to readers in a wide range of ages and abilities.
	Lehman, Barbara Museum Trip A magical, wordless adventure, this compact picture book follows a young boy as he tours an art museum and finds himself being literally drawn into the exhibits.
	Luxbacher, Irene 1, 2, 3 I Can Make Prints! This practical, hands-on guide includes background information about color, form and texture along with clear instructions for a number of fun projects.
	O'Connor, Jane Illustrated by Ted Enik Fancy Nancy at the Museum Fancy Nancy's trip to the museum is marred by a case of carsickness but she still manages to enjoy the day.
	Press, Judy Illustrated by Loretta Trezzo Braren The Little Hands Art Book A wealth of projects for children ages two to six are packed into this appealing book.
	Raczka, Bob Art Is Raczka's enthusiasm for art is obvious and his ability to explain it to young readers is impressive. For more insights and information, check out Name that Style: All About Isms in Art.
	Raczka, Bob More than Meets the Eye: Seeing Art with All Five Senses Raczka offers images of paintings and suggests new, sensory ways to experience them.
	Reibstein, Mark Illustrated by Ed Young Wabi Sabi Wabi Sabi, a cat living in the city of Kyoto, learns about the Japanese concept of beauty through simplicity as she asks various animals she meets about the meaning of her name.
	Renshaw, Amanda The Art Book for Children Serious students and those looking for a comprehensive view of art history will appreciate this informative book and appreciate Renshaw's follow-up: The Art Book for Children. Book Two.
	Reynolds, Peter The Dot Sometimes people doubt their own abilities, but a good teacher can draw out the talent in even the most stubborn student.
	Sherry, Kevin I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean Hilarious hyperbole fills this funny book about a giant squid who is convinced that his talent matches his size.
	Wallace, Nancy Look! Look! Look! Three mice "borrow" a postcard which is a reproduction of a painting, and from it they learn about color, pattern, line, and shape.