Children can enjoy their favorite storybook illustrators in a new way by imitating their art with the 100 engaging and simple art projects included in this celebration of children's book illustrators. This new hands-on activity book by MaryAnn Kohl and co-author Jean Potter is an excellent resource for reading, writing and literature enrichment.

Featured are famous and award-winning storybook illustrators from the 1930s to present: Good Night Moon's Clement Hurd, Corduroy's Don Freeman, Olivia's Ian Falconer, and more...along with biographical information, open-ended art projects, and portraits created by grade school children. Techniques included in the hands-on projects range from pinting and drawing, to cutting, collage, construction and crafts. For example, kids will imitate Jackson Pollock's work wih a "Jackson Piglet Wall Painting" inspired by the book Olivia,, and create a "Photo Story" from children's photos similar to the book Sugaring Time, An extensive resource guide of illustrator web sites, ar materials, and supplies listed by project is provided, as well as complete book information for the featured illustrators' work.

...More books from MaryAnn Kohl:


Scribble Art Over 200 easy, open-ended and child-safe art activities to encourage process, discovery and exploration.


Mudworks Creative, free-form art ideas for modeling projects.


Discovering Great Artists Unique art activities for children to experience the styles and techniques of the great masters,


ScienceArts Children discover science concepts through art experiences.


Good Earth Art Hands-on art experiences with 200 environmental art activities.