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Art Review

We received this book as a birthday present for our 3-year-old son. The hardcover edition is a very elegant looking book with what appear to be watercolor and ink illustrations. This is not a text-heavy book--some pages have a dozen or fewer words--and it is perfectly suitable for a 2-4 year old. I will add that I and my older kids (10 and 11) thoroughly enjoy reading it with the little guy as well. It is the story of a boy named Art and the different kinds of art he creates (lines, squggles, stars, etc.). The story, as it exists, does not have much too it, other than to demonstrate that art can be created by even a little boy and that his acts of creation engage his imagination and expand his world. The conclusion is really the cherry on top of a lovely book for young children to enjoy. While the storys and presentation are very different, my enjoyment of this book reminded me of when I first discovered Guess How Much I Love You (with the two little nut-brown hare rabbits), about 10 years ago. That franchise appears to have become bigger than life--perhaps over-exposed, I don't know--but the gentle, warm story made a great impression on us at the time. ART has had a similar effect. A great find for anyone looking for a book for 0-3 and above.

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ISBN13: 9780316114912
Condition: New
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Art Overview

DESCRIPTION: In the spirit of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Patrick McDonnell's ART introduces you to an imaginative and colorful world of splotches, blotches, squiggles, curlicues, and more. A young artist, Art is your lively guide into this captivating and dynamic book. Art celebrates art (and Art) with a simple text that's full of life, creations that practically dance off the pages, and a surprising and heartwarming ending. It is an expression of pure joy.

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Customer Reviews

Sarah loves Art! - Sarah Raffuse - Anchorage, Alaska
This is a favorite at bedtime in our house. My 2 year old loves it almost as much as I do. Cute illustrations, adorable story and the flow and rhyme of the text just makes it fun to read out loud.

Wonderful book for children and adults - N. Maxwell -
I bought this for my niece, who is four, and I can report that she loved it once I sent it to her after having 'read and re-read' it myself. Her mother also enjoyed the 'Art' experience... Beautiful book for anyone.

Worlds at the tip of your paintbrush - JN - NYC
I agree w/ the elementary teacher who commented about 'grownup art not being sufficient if Mcdonnell's celebrating children's art'. It was my first reaction when I saw the images (I'm also a teacher).

HOWEVER, since this book makes no claims to be original children's art, I can love this book unconditionally. I read through it and I have to say that the book is beautiful. It echoes children's art, the freedom and joy of movement even though it's drawn by a seasoned artist. In this way does Mcdonnell celebrate children's art even if he cannot recreate it. The world created in the book is as whimsical as any story I've watched pre-K kids create. The narration is beautiful.

I love this book and have added it to my personal collection.

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Monday, September 13, 2010