creative ability

"This hand-on workbook is Philippa Stanton's ... accessible guide to noticing what's around us and bringing it into our creative lives"--Jacket flap.

A lined journal paired with Bob Ross's paintings and quotes encourage readers to create something new that is theirs alone.

"Presents a new way to understand how we innovate. They emphasize the importance of the journey and reveal the limitations of focusing on outcomes. Drawing on a wide range of scholarship, their own research, and interviews with professionals and learners who employ creativity in the arts, engineering, business, and more, Cronin and Loewenstein argue that creativity is a cognitive process that hinges on changing one's perspective. It's a skill that anyone can hone, and one that benefits from thinking with others and over time. Breaking new ground in the discussion about how we innovate, this book provides strategies that everyone can use to be more creative"--Amazon.

"Learn about fifty . . . kids who changed the world in this . . . illustrated collection of . . . short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. This volume is [an] . . . introduction to just some of the . . . young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history. From Louis Braille to Greta Thunberg, Pel? to Malala Yousafzai, these activists, inventors, artists, and athletes broke new ground with their passion, courage, and creativity. Each . . . illustrated spread features inspiring words from all of these young people and the true stories behind how their actions and achievements that shook up the world"--Provided by publisher.

Gabriela Rivera is a sixth-grader with a serious peanut allergy, lots of artistic talent, one friend at her school, and a total lack of self-confidence--but when she meets Daisy, the owner and baker at Daisy's Desserts, who makes allergy free treats, she finally starts to gain some confidence in her own considerable abilities.

"This book teaches students different ways they can earn money making art and different career paths"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at bullying in the founding history of the United States, explores how that history may still be impacting children and families, and describes ways to use creativity and self-respect in the face of negative messages for marginalized communities. Presented in English and Spanish.

"Tallulah dreams of playing the tuba, but she's small and the tuba is very large. Everyone around her tells her to wait until she's bigger, but Tallulah can't wait--she just has to play the tuba in her school band. With determination and a lot of creativity, Tallulah hatches a plan that she hopes will turn her musical dream into reality"--Provided by publisher.

In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.

Offers seventy-seven ideas to promote creativity and self-actualization.