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	Bettina Valentino and the Picasso Club Niki Daly (2009) , 104 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Art Beginning Chapter Books Friendship Humor New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Bettina Valentino loves art. But she does not love the art teacher at Bayside Preparatory School. So when a new teacher arrives, Bettina is thrilled. Mr. Peppard (or Mr. Popart as he prefers to be called) is a real character. He wears fabulous but unexpected, clothes. He does not wear shoes. And he is ready to teach his classes all about real art. It starts with rock art on the walls and only gets better from there. But snooty Maxine Rattles does not like Mr. Popart. Soon Maxine's mom and dad are trying to get rid of Mr. Popart! If that happens, Bettina will just die. How can the best thing to ever happen to Bayside disappear just like that? Librarian review written by Lisa

	Not A Box Antoinette Portis (2006) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Adventure Art Humor
Request this book from the Library You may think you see a cardboard box, but this rabbit is not fooled. It knows that a box can turn into anything you can imagine, from a racecar to a robot. Flawless line drawings and simple, repetitive text makes this a great book for preschoolers, while the more subtle message (that imagination can take you anywhere) will resonate with older kids. Librarian review written by Amanda

	The Vanities Terence Lawlor (2008) , 62 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Art Folklore New Books
Request this book from the Library What if instead of fancy ballgowns or graceful dancing, princesses were judged by their hair? This book tells a story that is similar to Cinderella, but the courtier with the best hair will become ruler of the kingdom! What's even better than the story, though, is the amazing collage art. The artist brings all kinds of crazy stuff together to make these ladies' elaborate hair-do's. There's silverware, chairs, flowers, checker boards, clocks, and globes, all in their hair! This book is really fun to look at and you could even play a game of "I spy" with all the crazy stuff in the pictures. Librarian review written by Gwen

	Clara & Señor Frog Campbell Geeslin (2007) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Art Multicultural
Request this book from the Library Clara knows all the tricks, and she doesn't believe in magic until she sees a painting by a man named Miguel (Señor Frog). Find out what happens when Señor Frog changes Clara's life. This book has beautiful illustrations reminiscent of Diego Rivera. Librarian review written by Emily W.

	The Mystery of the Third Lucretia Susan Runholt (2008) , 278 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Art Mystery New Books
Request this book from the Library Kari is shocked by a rude comment made by a man painting at an easel in her local art museum. When she goes to a London museum she sees the same man, but in disguise, painting there too. He's trying hard to hide what it is he's painting and that, combined with the disguise, makes Kari suspicious. What is he painting? Could he be forging one of Rembrandt's paintings? Kari and her friend Lucas decide to solve the mystery and it takes them from Minneapolis to London to Paris and Amsterdam. While the adults are skeptical at first, this mystery turns out to be both serious and dangerous. The best part is, it gets solved by kids! Librarian review written by Gwen

	The Calder Game Blue Balliett (2008) , 400 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Art Friendship Mystery New Books
Request this book from the Library In this third installment from the author of Chasing Vermeer, Calder gets the opportunity to travel with his dad to Oxford, England. When he disappears into thin air, Calder's dad invites Tommy, Petra, and Mrs. Sharpe to come to England to help find him. Without Calder to keep the peace, Tommy and Petra must learn to get along so they can save their friend. This is a terrific adventure story that again combines elements of art, numbers, language and intrigue. Librarian review written by Gwen This is one of my favorite books ever! Blue Balliet is a great author. This books go from one thing to another. What happens when Calder and the Calder sculpture disappear? Who solves the mystery? READ IT! Kid review written by Emma This book was pretty good. It was kind of hard to follow, but besides that is was good. It was a mystery book, so for those who don't like having to keep info about the book in your head this wouldn't be the book for you. Kid review written by Sonja, Age 10 Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Find a Face Francois Robert and Jane Gittings (2004) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Art Human Body
Request this book from the Library Faces are everywhere. If you look carefully you can find faces in some very unexpected places. This book contains photographs of everyday objects that look like they have a face on them. What parts of a face can you find? Can you guess what object makes the face in the picture? The answers are below the pictures in small print. This is a great book to get the imagination going. Try to make faces out of objects on your own. Librarian review written by Susan

	The Cow Who Clucked Denise Fleming (2006) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Category: Animals Art Rhyming Books
Request this book from the Library Cow has lost her moo and wonders if any of the other animals have it. The ending could be viewed as predictable, but the fun is getting there and making lots of animal noises. Denise Fleming shows her great sense of the absurd in this title. The book is the author's nod to the artist Vincent van Gogh who inspires her. You can see the painting "Starry Night" on the inside cover. Cow is set in a van Gogh landscape and on subsequent pages you will see the open-air artist himself, Vincent van Gogh, in silhouette in the background. Librarian review written by Mollie

	Sky Blue Accident = Accidente celeste Jorge Luj???án (2007) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Art Award Books Bilingual/Bilingue Fantasy Multicultural
Request this book from the Library A little boy crashes into the sky! He picks up the broken pieces and takes them to school. When his teacher is given one as a present, she grows wings and flies out the window! This gorgeously illustrated book with fun, poetic lyrics is a must read. Librarian review written by Emily W.

	My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks and Other Funny Family Portraits Hanoch Piven (2007) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Art Families
Request this book from the Library Can you draw a picture of your nutty Dad or baby brother with objects like a jelly bean, feather, or even a dirty sock? The children at the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel show you how to draw funny pictures with objects found in your house. Librarian review written by Loretta Ann

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