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Mini Artist: Drawing

Written by Paul Calver
Using illustrated step-by-step projects, this book teaches young readers basic art theory by showing them how to interpret and reconstruct things they see as series of simple shapes.

Doodler Doodling
Words by Rita Golden Gelman
Pictures by Paul O. Zelinsky
Teachers teach, flyers fly, painters paint, climbers climb--and teachers fly, climbers paint ....

Danny's Drawing Book
Written by Sue Heap
On a trip to the zoo with his friend Ettie, Danny draws pictures of some animals, who then lead the two on an imaginary adventure to Africa and back.

Little Plane Learns to Write
Written by Stephen Savage
Little Plane learns to write by practicing his skywriting.

Harold y el Lápiz Color Morado
Por Crockett Johnson
Harold provides himself with many adventures with his purple crayon.

123 I Can Draw!
Written by Irene Luxbacher
Offers clear, step-by-step illustrated techniques for creating fun and appealing art projects that lead to discovery and a real sense of accomplishment while also introducing art concepts such as color, form, and texture.

 First Art: Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos
Written by MaryAnn F. Kohl
With Renee Ramsey and Dana Bowman


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