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Celebrate Art and Creativity
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I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards))I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Karen Beaumont
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(PreK-K) Based on the song “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More,” this book can be sung or read.
Not a BoxNot a Box by Antoinette Portis
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(PreK-K) To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box. It can, in fact, be anything that his imagination allows
Not a StickNot a Stick by Antoinette Portis
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A Day With No CrayonsA Day With No Crayons by Elizabeth Rusch
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When an artistic little girl is forced to spend the day with no crayons, she comes up with other creative possibilities.
Zuzu's Wishing CakeZuzu's Wishing Cake by Linda Michelin
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(Grades 1-3) A young girl uses her creative talents to turn trash into treasure, turning boxes into racecars, a paper bag into a purse, etc.
Courage of the Blue BoyCourage of the Blue Boy by Robert Neubecker
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(Grades 1-3) A courageous blue boy first learns to accept, and then to add to, all of the colors of the world.
Purplicious (Pinkalicious)Purplicious (Pinkalicious) by Elizabeth Kann
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The PainterThe Painter by Peter Catalanotto
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Danny's Drawing BookDanny's Drawing Book by Sue Heap
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My Book BoxMy Book Box by Will Hillenbrand
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(PreK-K) An elephant wonders what he can do with a box.
The Red ChalkThe Red Chalk by Iris van der Heide
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Emily's ArtEmily's Art by Peter Catalanotto
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I Will Make MiraclesI Will Make Miracles by Susie Morgenstern
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WoolburWoolbur by Leslie Helakoski
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And to Name but Just a Few: Red, Yellow, Green, BlueAnd to Name but Just a Few: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue by Laurie Rosenwald
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Patrick Paints a PicturePatrick Paints a Picture by Saviour Pirotta
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(Preschool) Patrick's palette fills with colors, as he mixes them.
A Piece of ChalkA Piece of Chalk by Jennifer A. Ericsson
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(Preschool) Using chalk on a driveway, a young girl explores the various colors of her world, until the rain comes.
Fox Makes FriendsFox Makes Friends by Adam Relf
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(PreK-K) Fox literally makes friends for himself!
A Cup for EveryoneA Cup for Everyone by Yusuke Yonezu
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(PreK-K) When poverty causes his father to have to go to another village, a penguin learns to make cups in the shape of his friends in order to boost the family income.
My Dog is As Smelly As Dirty Socks: And Other Funny Family PortraitsMy Dog is As Smelly As Dirty Socks: And Other Funny Family Portraits by Hanoch Piven
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(PreK - K) A child discovers that collage reveals more characteristics about family members than a stick drawing
Lissy's FriendsLissy's Friends by Grace Lin
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(Grades K - 2) Lissy creates friends for herself out of origami.
Silly BillySilly Billy by Anthony Browne
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(Grades 1-3) A young boy is overwhelmed with anxiety, until his grandmother gives him Guatemalan worry dolls. Then, he worries that he is overburdening the dolls.
The OK BookThe OK Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
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(Grades K - 2) A fabulous message that being “okay” at various activities is enough
Magic RaincoatMagic Raincoat by Ryan David
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Un-BrellaUn-Brella by Scott E. Franson
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(Grades K-2) This un-brella knows no seasons, breaking all the rules of nature.
Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant: And Other PoemsBehold the Bold Umbrellaphant: And Other Poems by Jack Prelutsky
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(Grades 1 - 3) Each entry is about a creature that is part animal and part inanimate object, such as a ballpoint penguin.
WolvesWolves by Emily Gravett
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(Grades K-2) When rabbit picks up a book to read at the library, the subject matter truly comes alive.
My BrotherMy Brother by Anthony Browne
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(Grades K-2) A boy draws and labels various examples of his older brother’s coolness.
Jeremy Draws a MonsterJeremy Draws a Monster by Peter McCarty
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(Grades K-2) Jeremy draws a monster, who turns out to be quite a nuisance.
Willow (Picture Books)Willow (Picture Books) by Denise Brennan-Nelson
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(Elementary Age) A curmudgeonly teacher discovers that one child's creativity can be contagious.
The PencilThe Pencil by Allan Ahlberg
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(Elementary Age) The ultimate in terms of personification: A pencil draws a boy and creates a world. A paintbrush brings color to this world. But then, an eraser tries to smudge everything out!
AmandinaAmandina by Sergio Ruzzier
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(Grades K-2) A talented dog who can sing, dance, act and do magic tricks decides to rent an abandoned theater and put on a show for the entire town.
Imaginary Garden, TheImaginary Garden, The by Andrew Larsen
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(Grades 2-3) Theo and her grandfather paint their own imaginary garden.
BirdBird by Zetta Elliott
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(Grades 4-6)Mehkai loves to draw - because mistakes in drawings, unlike mistakes in real life - can be easily erased.