I’ve been looking forward to sharing this book list with you. I love art and there are so many amazing books out there to inspire students to appreciate art, learn about artists, and explore the world in a creative manner. These children’s art books will inspire and enrich them. Grab your bag and let us load up on some creatively good children’s books.
Art Books for Children
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Books About Artists and Creators
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Learn about Thomas Cole and his landscapes of America in [easyazon_link identifier=”039954867X” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art[/easyazon_link] by Hudson Talbott.
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Learn about artists and their major works in the [easyazon_link identifier=”071124877X” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Portrait of an Artist series[/easyazon_link]by Lucy Brownridge. Did you know that after O’Keeffe moved to the southwest after her husband’s death and lived in a house made of the red earth? And, Monet liked to paint outdoors because he felt one with nature. Learn all about these artists in this series as well as viewing major pieces of their work at the end of the book.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0593108728″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Women Artists A to Z[/easyazon_link] by Melanie LaBarge looks at well-known and not so well-known women artists in this alphabet book. Backmatter includes more information about each artist as well as discussion questions and art ideas.
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Learn all about the pop artist, Keith Haring, beginning in his childhood in [easyazon_link identifier=”0525428194″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing[/easyazon_link] by Kay A. Haring.
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In [easyazon_link identifier=”1536209333″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Little Frida[/easyazon_link] by Anthony Browne we learn a sliver about Frida Kahlo as a child. The back matter shares a bit more about
her but this book is certainly just a jumping-off point to discovering more about her and her work.
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Another beautiful book about Kahlo is [easyazon_link identifier=”0735842698″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Frida Kahlo and Her Amalitos[/easyazon_link] by Monica Brown. In this one we learn about her pets-two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn. Wow!
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0807516996″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Dorothea Lange: The Photographer Who Found the Faces of the Depression[/easyazon_link]by Carole Boston Weatherford was an artist for an eye on those less fortunate. Her photographs definitely tell a story.
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When you think colors, you think crayons. Learn all about the inventor of the Crayola crayon in [easyazon_link identifier=”132886684X” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Crayon Man[/easyazon_link]by Natascha Biebow.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1442464844″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Henri’s Scissors[/easyazon_link] by Jeanette Winter is perfect for young listeners who will be inspired to getting cutting with scissors to create their own art after learning about a famous artist who did the same.
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I’ll admit I wasn’t familiar with Horace Pippin until I read [easyazon_link identifier=”0375867120″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin[/easyazon_link] by Jen Bryant. That’s the great thing about children’s books. Even adults can learn from great picture books. Meet an incredible artist who overcame obstacles and pursued his talent.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0525515089″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Cezanne’s Parrot[/easyazon_link] by Amy Guglielmo is about an artist who creates a little differently than everyone else. He tries to train his parrot to say, “Cezanne is a great artist.” Eventually, it’s people who admire his work and say, “Cezanne is a great artist.”
Meet Corita Kent in Make Meatballs Sing by Matthew Burgess is this many-page picture book. Kent was an artist, educator, nun, and activist who spread a message of love, hope, and justice through her work.
Also, check out Signs of Hope by Mara Rockliff and Melissa Sweet about this artist too.
Books About Being an Artist
These books will inspire young children to think creatively, use their imagination, and follow their individual callings.
Time to Make Art by Jeff Mack encourages all artists to create in any style and format they choose. The artist is the creator and gets to make the decisions of what constitutes art. Along the way, we are inspired by being surrounded by numerous artists’ work in the book from Pablo Picasso to children’s book creator, Eric Carle.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0698115724″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Art Lesson[/easyazon_link]by the late Tomie DePaola is one of my favorite DePaola books. It’s the story of being in school and finding out that art class has rules. But, art allows for lots of individuality even when following the rules.
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Mistakes are just opportunities and that message shines through in [easyazon_link identifier=”0763619612″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Dot[/easyazon_link] by Peter H. Reynolds. Actually most of Reynolds’ books inspire be true to your creative self.
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Yes, mistakes are part of the process. Enjoy [easyazon_link identifier=”076115728X” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Beautiful Oops![/easyazon_link]by Barney Saltzberg.
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Encourage others to participate in artistic opportunities in [easyazon_link identifier=”0152051074″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Hands: Growing Up to Be an Artist[/easyazon_link] by Lois Ehlert.
Artists also use their art to make a statement. Enjoy The Artivist by Nikkolas Smith and learn how art and activism can go hand in hand.
And, enjoy these lists too.
Navigating the Art Room and Art Supplies
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1936261278″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Too Much Glue[/easyazon_link] by Jason Lefebvre tackles that issue that all classrooms have-too much glue!
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Need to talk about keeping materials in certain areas and/or cleaning up? Try [easyazon_link identifier=”0152024883″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More![/easyazon_link] by Karen Beaumont.
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Sometimes little brothers and sisters can get ahold of our artwork. That is what happens in [easyazon_link identifier=”0062248170″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Louise Loves Art[/easyazon_link] by Kelly Light.
Visiting an Art Museum and Observing Art
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1534451862″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Parker Looks Up[/easyazon_link] by Parker Curry is a touching story of a little girl who looks up in the museum and admires someone who looks like her- Michelle Obama. It’s based on a true story.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0140568166″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]You Can’t Take a Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum[/easyazon_link] by Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman is two stories in one. One story is a young girl and her grandmother visit a museum. The second story is about the balloon and a bird left outside.
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How do you feel when you see art? That is what you explore with children when you read [easyazon_link identifier=”1419705946″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Museum[/easyazon_link] by Susan Verde.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0884485935″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]If Picasso Painted a Snowman[/easyazon_link] by Amy Newbold is a fun book to explore different artists might have created a snowman themed masterpiece. Young children will enjoy spotting the snowman in each piece. Then, they will be challenged to create their own snowman piece.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1510752064″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]123s of Art[/easyazon_link] by Sabrina Hahn showcases art and gets kids really observing and counting objects in the art.
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Imagine if the art came to life and gave you items from the painting and sculptures. You might not be able to touch the art but the art can touch you in the wordless book, [easyazon_link identifier=”0593093542″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Mayhem at the Museum: A Book in Pictures[/easyazon_link] by Luciano Lozano
Books About Collage and Recycled Art
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1536205397″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Playing with Collage[/easyazon_link] by Jeannine Baker shows us a deconstructed look at the collage technique by a master artist.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0578208571″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Art from Nature ABC’s[/easyazon_link]by Chris Gluck is an alphabet book full of stunning collages from nature.
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The queen of children’s books when it comes to collage is Lois Ehlert. She has so many amazing books to share with children from Snowballs to The Leaf Man. Learn all about her process in [easyazon_link identifier=”1442435712″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Scraps Book: Notes from a Colorful Life[/easyazon_link] by Lois Elhert.
Books About Weaving and Working With Textiles and Fibers
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0689714181″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Goat in the Rug[/easyazon_link] by Geraldine as told to Charles L. Blood Martin Link is an older pick told by goat. We journey through the making of a Navajo rug.
Books About Painting
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0811811212″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]When Pigasso Met Mootise[/easyazon_link] by Nina Laden is a fun story about two animals who will remind you of two artists. Which two do you think?
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0544357698″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood[/easyazon_link]by F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell. A young lady inspires her community to paint the city walls with colorful murals. We even have activities to compliment this book.—>See the Make Something Beautiful Activities
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0590445103″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Big Orange Splot[/easyazon_link] by D. Manus Pinkwater was a favorite of mine when I was little. One man decides to paint the house of his dreams to be unique. The other neighbors at first disapprove but after hearing the man explain why he painted his house the way he did, they one by one creating unique houses too.
Books About Drawing
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Have you ever tried drawing with chalk? It’s great for large scale projects using a sidewalk or driveway as a canvas. Explore chalk drawings in the wordless book,[easyazon_link identifier=”0761455264″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Chalk[/easyazon_link] by Bill Thomson.[easyazon_link identifier=”0064430227″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0064430227″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Harold and the Purple Crayon[/easyazon_link] by Crockett Johnson explores the many possibilities when you just draw with a crayon. Children will love to create their own imaginative worlds through drawing after exploring this wordless book.
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Bridget loves to draw and believes that every artist wears a beret. But, what happens when she loses her beret? Find out in [easyazon_link identifier=”0805087753″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Bridget’s Beret[/easyazon_link]by Tom Lichtenheld.
Chalk drawings are synonymous with childhood. After a long winter, the children spread out into the city street to create a concrete garden in The Concrete Garden by Bob Graham.
Books About Photography
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Explore photography through children’s books. One of my very favorite author/illustrators who uses photography is April Pulley Sayre. Grab her seasonal set of outdoor landscapes during the seasons. [easyazon_link identifier=”148142064X” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Raindrops Roll[/easyazon_link] is one of my favorites.
National Geographic Jr. books are also stunning to study with kids.
And, for more children’s books about photography, check out this post from Don’t Just Fly Soar.—>Photography Book Picks
Books About The Elements of Art
Color
From identifying colors to mixing colors, we have a whole book list dedicated to colors.—>Books About Colors
Shapes
Explore the possibilities of shapes with Books About Shapes Book List.
Line
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Use your imagination in this wordless book as a little girl explores a line in [easyazon_link identifier=”189478684X” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Line[/easyazon_link] by Paula Bossio.
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Lines can go in so many directions. Explore them all in this playful rhyming book called [easyazon_link identifier=”193470654X” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Lines that Wiggle[/easyazon_link] by Candace Whitman.
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Learn about lines and opposites in [easyazon_link identifier=”1576877531″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]A Line Can Be[/easyazon_link]…by Laura Ljungkvist. It’s a simple book with just a word or two on each page but great for learning about lines and vocabulary associated with lines.
Texture
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[easyazon_link identifier=”0761346147″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Spiky, Slimy, Smooth; What is Texture[/easyazon_link] by Jane Brocket lets children explore different descriptors for describing texture.
Form & Space
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1951541383″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Arches to Zigzags: An Architectural ABC[/easyazon_link] by Michael Crosbie introduces kids to architecture all around us from houses to schools to towers. You get a close-up look at all the details.
And, for more books about architecture and building, check out our Books About Architecture book list.
How-To Art Books for Students, Families, and Educators
There are so many amazing inspirational how-to art ideas books out there. Here are just a few of my favorite recommendations.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1631597736″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Wonder Art Workshop[/easyazon_link] by Sally Haughey is all about child-led experiences that showcase imagination, curiosity, and a love of learning.
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My super talented friend Ana Dziengel from Babble Dabble Do came out with an awesome book called [easyazon_link identifier=”1633225267″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]STEAM Play & Learn[/easyazon_link].
It is full of bright and colorful projects that will get preschoolers thinking about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
If you live in California, you may have been fortunate enough to visit one of Meri Cherry’s studios. If not, you can try some of her projects in the classroom with [easyazon_link identifier=”1631597167″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Play Make Create: A Process-Art Handbook with Over 40 Art Invitations for Kids[/easyazon_link].
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I’ve followed Deep Space Sparkle for awhile now. And, when they came out with a book, I had to get it. Up first…the seals. Grab Draw, Paint, Sparkle: Creative Projects from an Elementary Art Teacher by Patty Palmer.
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[easyazon_link identifier=”1631597671″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature[/easyazon_link] by Nick Neddo is perfect for nature-loving enthusiasts who want to explore the bounties of art materials right in the yard. Imagine making your own paints and paintbrushes.
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My Instagram crush, Cassie Stephens, loves to sew her own clothes and she is a master of guiding young children through creative projects. So, get stitching with [easyazon_link identifier=”1631597361″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Stitch + String Lab for Kids[/easyazon_link]. The first thing we made was the donut pillow.
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My amazing friend, Barbara Rucci of Art Bar Blog, has a must-have book called [easyazon_link identifier=”1943147604″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Cardboard Creations: Open-Ended Exploration with Recycled Materials[/easyazon_link]. We made the collaborative collage wall and it is one of my favorite pieces hanging in our house.
Art Treasury from Usborne is a nice collection of professional art pieces to observe and then projects to complement them.
I’ve followed Jean Van’t Hul’s blog,The Artful Parent, for a long time. We loved her book, Invitation to Draw: 99 Drawing Prompts to Inspire Kids’ Creativity. It is full of so much creative fun. And, the pages can be torn out too.
Mini Artists: 20 Projects Inspired by the Great Artists by Joséphine Seblon introduces us to a different artist and then a corresponding project the kids can do. Meet artists such as Kara Walker, Henri Matisse, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Step-by-Step Drawing Books
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Ed Emberley’s books have taught lots of people how to draw. Start with [easyazon_link identifier=”0316789798″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Ed Emberly’s Drawing Books of Animals[/easyazon_link].
I Can Draw Animals and I Can Draw People were the two first drawing books my kids ever used and they are still favorites. Step-by-step and not overwhelming directions are perfect for young drawers.
And, for a bigger more comprehensive but equally as good book try The Usborne Step-by-Step Drawing Book.
Printable List of Art Books
Grab a printable copy of this amazing book list. It’s perfect for taking to the library or keeping in your lesson plan binder to refer to over and over again.
I hope you are inspired to explore the world of art with the students.
*This post first appeared on Growing Book by Book on 4/13/20 and has since been updated.