children's art

A retelling of how the Pilgrims came to Plymouth, settled among the Indians, and celebrated the first Thanksgiving. Illustrated by the author's grandson.

Marty receives a surprising reply when he writes a letter describing his spirited but sick grandfather to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Retells the story of the creation of the Deep Creek Mountains by Mother Hawk after Coyote steals her breakfast. Includes information on the Goshute people, legends, and history.

When insects and other pests invade her tree house, nine-year-old Leanna elicits help from her computer to defend her territory against the creepy, crawly creatures.

Children who have come to the National Cancer Institute express their hopes and fears in their own art and writing.

The story of Ashley Martin, a cancer patient, written by her classmates after her death at the age of ten.

The young Argentine artist, Marianela Forconesi, discusses the culture and landscape of Argentina and describes a painting she made while spending time on a farm.

A first person account of refugee children from Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia who had lost their families and homes and made difficult journeys to safety of camps in Kenya.

A collection of concrete poetry, illustrations, and photographs that shows how young children's constructions, created as they play, are reflected in notable works of architecture from around the world.

This book introduces the reader to painting, including differences in size, technique and styles.