Product Description: ?Theo's Poppa was an explorer. He had been everywhere. He kept an old trunk packed with the pictures, postcards, maps and menus that he had collected on his adventures.? Someday, Theo wants to be an explorer, too. For now, it's Poppa's birthday, and Theo has planned a special trip to the beach with him to celebrate...read more

Product Description: Ruby can t understand why her cat, Mattoo, never wants to play. Ruby is good-natured but is perhaps too boisterous. Will Mattoo ever want to play with Ruby? Will Ruby ever win Mattoo s affection? With striking acrylic illustrations, Mattoo, Let s Play! is a visually rich story that shows how playing carefully and gently with a pet can make all the difference...read more

Product Description: This book in the Starting Art series provides an introduction to all the materials kids need to start building. They'll learn simple architectural techniques such as joining, roofing and folding, in addition to concepts such as foundation, structure and function...read more

Product Description: Theodora loved her grandfather's old garden. His new apartment's balcony is too windy and small for a garden. But what appears to be a drawback soon leads to a shared burst of creativity as Theo and her Poppa decide to paint a new garden...read more

Product Description: This book in the Starting Art series provides an introduction to all the materials kids need to collage. They'll learn collage techniques, such as cut-paper and torn-paper, decoupages, found objects, patterns and weaving. The seven dazzling sea-creature projects include a flying fish, an octopus and a starfish family...read more

Illustrated step-by-step print-making projects include patterns, folds, relief, etched prints and more. Budding artists will proudly say, ?I can make prints!?Encouraging play and experimentation with everyday materials and tools, Starting Art unlocks the creative spirit in every young child. This excellent new series offers unique clear and inspiring step-by-step illustrated techniques for creating fun and appealing art projects that lead to discovery and a real sense of accomplishment.Starting Art introduces art concepts such as color, form and texture, reinforced and put into practice through the creative process. Each book includes a visual glossary of key art terms and a note to parents and teachers on how to ensure a good art experience every time.

Introduces painting basics, from what materials are needed and which colors mix to make new colors to how to create flowers, buildings, and a horizon.

Introduces the basics of sculpture, suggesting materials and providing instructions for creating three-dimensional animals.

Suggest ways for young artists to use their creative talents to make a variety of projects, including charcoal drawings, watercolors, sculptures in clay and wood, and a number of different crafts.

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Product Description: Illustrated step-by-step projects include drawing people, self-portraits, shapes, expressions, textures and more. Budding artists will proudly say, ?I can draw!?Encouraging play and experimentation with everyday materials and tools, Starting Art unlocks the creative spirit in every young child...read more

Introduces painting basics, from what materials are needed and which colors mix to make new colors to how to create flowers, buildings, and a horizon.

Suggest ways for young artists to use their creative talents to make a variety of projects, including charcoal drawings, watercolors, sculptures in clay and wood, and a number of different crafts.