Art based on books

This giant list of art projects based on children's books will help your students connect art to literature and make some fantastic artwork in the process.

You can teach anything with children's picture books: Science. History. Writing. Math. Cooking. And Art. Especially art. Because picture books are an artform. I'll be writing a Five Day Series this week about connecting children's literature to art. Monday through Thursday I will be sharing four art project ideas inspired by children's picture books. On Friday I have …

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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

Art books can play a powerful role in moving you to believe in yourself, develop your creative vision and make more art. Check out this comprehensive list.

Show Your Work: 10 Ways to Share your Creativity and get Discovered by Austin Kleon This book was a huge motivator for me. I started out shy and embarrassed to share what I was making. I realized …

This fun Monster Blow Painting Book Activity for Kids is a bright and colorful art project based on the book Monsters Love Color.

These must-read books for artists cover topics like time management, creative thinking, problem solving, and managing the day-to-day activities of life.