Publisher's Synopsis
Kids love picture books, and they're the perfect vehicle to teach art and empower young artists. This one-of-a-kind art project book shows children ages 5-10 how to draw and make art like their favorite picture book authors, from Mo Willems (Don't Let the Pigeon series)and Herve Tullet (Mix It Up!). With classroom-tested, student-approved activities, Making Picture Book Art Projects teaches new techniques, alternative media, and outside-the-box approaches to traditional illustration and story design. Included are 15 fun step-by-step art projects that can be completed in less than an hour, focusing on a different award-winning, contemporary illustrator. With clear instructions, easy-to-find materials, full-color illustrations, and worksheet templates to brainstorm their own original stories, kids will discover how the pros make their illustrations, and learn to apply those methods to their own characters, scenes, and stories.
