Children can enjoy their favorite storybook illustrators in a new way by imitating their art with the 100 engaging and simple art projects included in this celebration of children's book illustrators. Featured are famous and award-winning storybook illustrators from the 1930s to present— Good Night Moon ’s Clement Hurd, Corduroy ’s Don Freeman, Olivia ’s Ian Falconer, and more—along with biographical information, open-ended art projects, and portraits created by grade school children. Illustration techniques covered include painting, drawing, cutting and collage, and construction and crafts. Art projects include imitating Jackson Pollock in the “Jackson Piglet Wall Painting” from Olivia and creating a “Photo Story” from children’s photos similar to Sugaring Time . An extensive resource guide of illustrator websites, art materials, and supplies listed by project is provided, as well as complete book information for the featured illustrators’ works. “I have great respect for the art of imitation—to learn to saw or hammer by watching a good carpenter—a highly perceptive process. Storybook Art honors the ability of creativity and perception within the child.” —Marvin Bileck, illustrator of Rain Makes Applesauce , 1965 Caldecott Honor Book, ALA Notable Book, and New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Books “ Storybook Art takes kids inside the mind and soul of picture book illustrators, offering them a bridge of hands-on art to connect to their favorite books. Every teacher of early readers—and every parent—should have a copy.” —Karen Katz, author illustrator of Counting Kisses , NAPPA 2001 Gold Award, Bank Street Books Best Children's Books 2002 “Arithmetic lesson from Susan L. Roth: 100 great picture book illustrators X 100 great Storybook Art activities=100,000 inspirations.” —Susan L. Roth, illustrator of My Love For You All Year Round “What an amazing book and great resource! I am sure Storybook Art will bring inspiration and fun to many young artists and older ones too! (Hmm, I think I will make a Crictor snake with all my orphan socks.)” —Barbara Garrison, illustrator of Only One “ Storybook Art is a fantastic way to bridge the gap between literature and real-life hands-on fun!” —Robert Bender, author and illustrator of The A to Z Beastly Jamboree “As an author I know how important illustrations are, often speaking louder than words. Connecting children to illustrators through their first means of written communication—their artwork—is the best way to make story books more meaningful to them. What a great idea!!!” —Pam Schiller, author of A Chance for Esperanza and Sing a Song of Opposites “MaryAnn Kohl (with coauthor Jean Potter) continue to make life richer for children with their new book, Storybook Art . We are adding it to our library shelves and those of our grandchildren. We highly recommend it.” —Robert and Marlene McCracken, “Literacy Through Teaching” consultants and authors “ Storybook Art creates, for adults and children alike, a heightened awareness of the role illustrations play in literacy development. Kohl and Potter inspire children to explore their favorite books in new and creative ways.” —Cecile Culp Mielenz, Ph.D., Early Childhood Literacy Specialist, Bureau of Education and Research HANDS-ON ART EXPLORATIONS FOR SCHOOL • HOMESCHOOL • MUSEUM • LIBRARY • CHILDCARE • HOME "Storybook ART" is A CREATIVE COLLECTION OF EASY HANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE CHILDREN'S ENJOYMENT OF THEIR FAVORITE BOOKS "Wow! "Storybook Art" is amazing—chock full of all sorts of how-to illustrator inspired art projects.This book is great for ALL ages. I want a copy of my own!" ~ Denise Fleming , illustrator & author Mama Cat Has Three Kittens (Holt), CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD In the Small, Small Pond (Holt), 1994 CALDECOTT MEDAL Barnyard Banter, and more "I wish "Storybook Art" had been available when we were raising our children. I sincerely recommend it!" ~ John Schoenherr, illustrator Owl Moon (Philomel), 1988 CALDECOTT MEDAL "I have great respect for the art of imitation— to learn to saw or hammer by watching a good carpenter—a highly perceptive process. "Storybook Art" honors this ability of creativity and perception within the child." ~ Marvin Bileck, illustrator Rain Makes Applesauce (Holiday), 1965 CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK ALA NOTABLE BOOK NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOKS "Storybook Art" takes kids inside the mind and soul of picture book illustrators, offering them a bridge of hands-on art connecting them to their favorite books. Every teacher of early readers—and every parent—should have a copy." ~ Karen Katz, author & illustrator Counting Kisses (Margaret McElderry Books), Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2002, NAPPA Gold 2001 "I can’t wait to try projects from "Storybook Art" with my children and their friends. It’s a thrill to be included with the other 99 illustrators. How fun to learn that Patrick Benson (Elmer) and I were born only one day apa