Picture book art activities

I love using picture books as inspiration for children’s art projects. Over the past 13 years I have curated a a massive list of project ideas and lesson plans. Here is my growing list of picture books and coordinating art projects for kids: A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith

Create Eric Carle inspired paper collages using basic art supplies. A fun activity for any age to celebrate the incredible artist and author.

Explore the BEST picture books that teach about Art or Inspire Art Making for kids to use for art infused lessons in your classroom, to teach art history and about making art and the creative process to your art students, or to use for creating an art-themed section in your home library. This comprehensive list explores famous artists, artworks, and the art making process through fun and creative, easy-to read picture books. It will provide you with ideas and inspiration for creating art…

Illustration, Character Design, Digital Art, Adobe Photoshop

Picture books about art that will inspire your kids to be creative. This list includes biographies of famous artists and will encourage kids to get arty!

Discover how easy it is to do a book activity extension with your child. We're sharing 20 popular children's picture books and 20 book themed activities.

My boy and I found a great new book at the shops this morning. Ok, we found three, but I promise I am trying very hard to cut back. This one is called "The Colour Thief" and after only just reading it, I am seeing so many possibilities for the classroom. It is written by Gabriel Alborozo. I deserve extra points for managing a selfie with a book cover and an excited 2 year old that just wanted me to keep reading. My daughter is 7 and I know she will love this book too, so it covers a good age…

Children's books about Matisse, teaching resources to learn about Matisse, Matisse art projects for children, Matisse lesson plans.

These 15 activities based on picture books go great with your kids' favorite stories. Great hands-on activities that help to further explore the books! #earlyliteracy #literacy #picturebooks #preschool #preschoolactivities #art #AGE3 #AGE4 #teaching2and3yearolds