Book Review: Art

Book: Art
By Patrick McDonnell


Meet Art, an artistic little boy. It’s his name and it’s what he does. Art is a little boy who loves art. As Art sits on the page, he brings the book to life with his art. Whether he’s making blotches, or splotches, zigs or zags, Art’s art is fun and appealing. He's a cute little guy, too!

When Art gets tired, he falls asleep among his art, only to find it hanging on the fridge when he awakes. Why? “Cause Mother loves Art.”

In this sweet book, children will delight in Art. He is a likeable fellow, whose whole world comes to life in front of our eyes. Kids love creating, and this skill should be embraced as much as possible. Share Art’s love for art, and your kids will see the many wonderful sides of “art.”

Although this book is a little shorter in word count, the pictures stand to tell a picture on their own. The bright, solid images will keep even the shortest-termed listener involved and intrigued. McDonnell has done an excellent job of portraying a true childlike artist!

This book is great for your little artist or for the child that is at first unsure of his or herself. Try following up with this book by letting your child put his or her imagination on the page. Art is a fun book, which helps embrace the little artist within us all!

truly,

Sylvia C.