Synopsis: Previously published as Abram's Child by Given, Grace (AUTHOR) *** SPECIAL LARGE PRINT EDITION ***Abram and Sarah's bond is profound and enduring. An Amish marriage made in Heaven. But an anguished cry comes from their union - the cry for a child.When Gott unexpectedly appears to answer their yearning, a mystery unfolds that demands deep love and sacrifice. A sacrifice that threatens the very fabric of their time-tested marriage. Could this…

Synopsis: Book by Jonathan Gregerson

Synopsis: Featured in Elmer's World of Glue Teaching Guide Winner: 2016 Montana Treasure State Award. Nominee: NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16. Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 Division. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves glue. After all, he and his dad make oodles of glue projects at home. One day during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue, and the fun begins. With a…

Synopsis: Vincent van Gogh is one of the world's most famous artists. Throughout his life, he wrote to his younger brother, Theo, about his colorful, dynamic paintings. This book pairs the artist's paintings with his own words. Van Gogh's descriptions, arranged as a simple rhyme, introduce young readers to all the colors of the rainbowand beyond. The descriptive words combine with spectacular reproductions of many of the artist's most beloved and…

Synopsis: With a simple, rhyming text and beautifully reproduced paintings, No One Saw explores modern art. Each painting highlights the way in which the artist looked at the world in his or her own way. One look at the oversized details of her calla lilies convinces us hat no one saw flowers like Georgia O’Keeffe. A city becomes art when looked at by Kandinsky. And Miró shows us the flight of a bird like we’ve never seen it before. The message is a clear…

Synopsis: Isolates the artistic element of lines, discusses what thoughts and feelings can be conveyed by different kinds of lines, and examines how they contribute to a work of art through various examples.

Synopsis: I spy with my little eye . . . a yellow circle, an orange orange, two blue eyes staring right back at me! The whole family will delight in exploring fine art through these fourteen glorious paintings, ranging from ancient to contemporary, their artists hailing from all around the globe. Each time you look at one of the colorful canvases in this book—or in a museum—you're sure to discover another delightful and surprising detail. What a…

Synopsis: A brightly colored snake challenges readers to a game of hide and seek as he hides among familiar objects.

Synopsis: Lionel thinks drawing is boring, all he wants to do is 'RRROAR' at everyone Find out what happens when he loses his voice, will Lionel discover a hidden talent? This book teaches children that they have undiscovered talents and encourages them to try something new.

Synopsis: Discover how artists select and use color to enhance their art in George Rodrigue and Bruce Goldstone's picture book Why Is Blue Dog Blue? For years Blue Dog's bold blueness has captivated adults. Now children get to join in the fun when they open this vibrant book, which finally answers the question we've all wondered about since we first met Blue Dog's riveting stare: Why Is Blue Dog Blue? Blue Dog's creator, George Rodrigue, takes readers…

Synopsis: Beautifully designed, and featuring a reflective mirror page at the end that brings young readers into the story, this is a one-of-a-kind glimpse at the world of Blue Dog and the appealing imagination of George Rodrigue. A companion to the popular Why Is Blue Dog Blue?, this latest picture book celebrates friendship in all its shapes and sizes. Through a series of call-and-response questions, readers are introduced to the funny, strange, loyal,…

Synopsis: Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Vincent van Gogh.

Synopsis: In the fall, with the sunflowers in bloom across the Midwest, Deborah Brown carried armloads of various varieties of sunflowers into the classroom for students to see, touch and sketch. The students continued to explore sunflowers by their introduction to Van Gogh in art class. There they depicted imaginary cats against a background of starry nights.Back in class they discussed where Van Gogh actually had a cat; investigation was inconclusive.…

Synopsis: A beautiful and honest picture book biography of artist Vincent van Gogh, inspired by letters to his brother Theo.Vincent van Gogh was a complicated person, and no one understood that better than his younger brother, Theo. While others saw Vincent as a madman, wandering into the fields with his canvases and paintbrushes, Theo knew that he saw the world like no one else did. And even though Vincent struggled with mental illness and poverty, Theo…

Synopsis: Introducing new readers to some of history's most interesting and important people, these biographies focus on the pivotal episodes that show what kind of person the subject is (or was) and how he or she came to be famous. Although written in a story format, these books are not fictionalized accounts. A chronology of major events follows the story, along with a brief summary of the subject's life.

Synopsis: Eight art appreciation books have about 50 full-color illustrations each-many of them faithful reproductions of the artist's paintings. A brief biography of each artist accompanies an explanation of his accomplishments. Van Gogh's restless and tragic life is summarized, his original painting style is explained, and examples of his work are reproduced.

Synopsis: In this delightful tale of the power of the imagination, Art's supplies come to life in the studio, creating mayhem and magic -- and art! Pastels, pencils and paints, crayons, brushes and markers, everything gets in on the act of creating a mess-terpiece of fun. Chris Tougas' brilliant illustrations and clever text explore the essence of the creative process in a way that children will understand.

Synopsis: The creators of THE RUNAWAY DINNER and PREVIOUSLY team up to imagine the comical world that comes to life when a lonely pencil starts to draw. "One day that little pencil made a move, shivered slightly, quivered somewhat . . . and began to draw." Welcome back Banjo, the boy from THE RUNAWAY DINNER! Once a pencil draws him, there's no telling what will come next — a dog, a cat, a chase (of course), and a paintbrush to color in an ever-expanding…

Synopsis: Introduces great artists, their techniques and materials used through different projects. Includes sculpture, mosaic, caricature, abstraction, etc. 8-12 yrs.