| The Art Lesson Contributor(s): dePaola, Tomie (Author) |
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ISBN: 039921688X ISBN-13: 9780399216886 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1989 Annotation: Tommy can't wait to start his art class at school. But once there, he is surprised to find rules! His art teacher wants him to copy her drawing, and he wants to create his own. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Art - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 88027617 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 8.33" W x 10.32" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 47730 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of rules, he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the rules makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons |