Picture book art projects

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

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.

These eight art picture books with craft ideas for kids are sure to keep your toddlers and preschoolers busy having fun (and learning, of course)! Each book includes an artistic element of its own - colors, drawing, painting, etc.

Teaching art to preschoolers doesn't have to be all about fingerpaints and crayons. These inspiring art books for preschoolers are tremendous for teaching many different styles of art.

This post contains affiliate links for each picture book title. In the art room, I often use picture books as a source of inspiration for my lessons - especially with my K-2 kiddos! Not only do I have an appreciation for the gorgeous illustrations, but I also love the vividly descriptive language that is often used. In fact, most of my lower grade art lessons actually start with me doing a read-aloud with my class. The kids love it (because who doesn't like having a book read to them?), my…

Storybook Art is a book of Art Projects Inspired by Picture Books. Art is a wonderful way to make learning more fun!

16 Art Picture Books About Drawing and Painting~Click through for the full list and summaries of each book.

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 …

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…

Children's picture books make the best art projects. I read the book to the class and look for inspiring illustrations to plan an art lesson around it