| The Art Lesson Contributor(s): dePaola, Tomie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0698115724 ISBN-13: 9780698115729 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: Little Tommy wants to be an artist when he grows up, so he is thrilled to learn that he'll have art lessons each week in first grade. But when art class isn't what Tommy expected, he and the teacher work out a compromise that allows him to continue working toward his dream. --"DePaola's well-honed, color drenched artwork...is warmly appealing; a deceptively simple approach underscored by pure craft". -- Booklist, starred review "The perennial conflict between Individual and Authority, or between Artist and Society, lies beneath this anecdote, and it's gratifying to see the small non-conformist accommodated. Everyone can enjoy dePaola's gentle autobiographical evocation of a loving family and a happy obsession". -- School Library Journal |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Art - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 88027617 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Series: Paperstar Book |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 7.8" W x 9.7" (0.25 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 47730 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of rules, he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the rules makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons |