Bluebonnet Books '09-10!
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Oh, The Places You'll Go--when you READ!!
This elementary reading list has been compiled from suggestions from colleagues, as well as from the titles that are part of my collection--which will be in the Fine Arts Studio for students to read... Reading is important. It is a means to learn about the world, about people, science, history, and culture, but also a way to explore ideas, issues, and the imagination!
The links below connect to our local library, the Library of Congress, and other important places for you to visit.
Never go anywhere without a book!
The Library of Congress
American Masters-PBS reference site of the great American Masters of the Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, Film & Literature. Click on Masters A-Z on the tool bar, it will direct you to the alphabetical lists or lists by genre.
A Reading List for every reader
Here is a selection of elementary level picture and story books that relate to the artists and art concepts we will explore this school year. It is a fun way to learn about art, and engage in relevant reading at the same time! Pick and choose from the list and enjoy! Some titles may be available at the school or local library.
Björk, C. (1985). Linnea in Monet’s garden.
Carle, Eric. (1973). I see a song.
Everett, Gwen. (1991). Li’l Sis and Uncle Willy: A story based on the life and paintings of William H. Johnson.
Fritz, Jean & Talbott, Hudson (illus.). (2001). Leonardo’s horse
Greenberg, Jan, & Jordan, Sandra (illus.). (2002). Action Jackson.
Jockel, Nils. (1998). Pieter Bruegel’s Tower of Babel: The builder with the red hat (Adventures in Art series).
Knight, Joan MacPhail, & Sweet, Melissa (illus). (2000). Charlotte in Giverny.
Levine, Arthur A., & Clément, Frédéric (illus.). (1993). The boy who drew cats: A Japanese folktale.
Lionni, Leo. (1967). Frederick.
Mayhew, James. (1997). Katie meets the Impressionists.
Macaulay, David. (1973). Cathedral: The story of its construction.
Mühlberger, Richard. (1993). What makes a Bruegel a Bruegel?
Museum ABC. (2002). Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. .
Paterson, Katherine, & Dillon, Diane and Leo (illus.). (1990). The tale of the mandarin ducks.
Ringgold, Faith. (1991). Tar Beach.
Rubin, Susan Goldman. (2002). Degas and the dance.
Rubin, Susan Goldman, & Smith, Jos. A. (illus). (2001). The yellow house: Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin side by side.
Scieszka, Jon, & Smith, Lane (illus.). (1999). The true story of the three little pigs.
Sortland, Bjørn, & Elling, Lars (illus.). (1999). Anna’s art adventure.
Stelzig, Christine. (1997). African mask: Can you spot the leopard? (Adventures in Art series).
Walsh, Ellen Stoll. (1989). Mouse paint.
Warhola, James. (2003). Uncle Andy’s.
Weitzman, Jacqueline P., & Glasser, Robin P. (1998). You can’t take a balloon into the Metropolitan Museum.
Winter, Jeanette. (1998). My name is Georgia.
Winter, Jonah, & Juan, Ana (illus.). (2002). Frida.
Zelinsky, Paul. O. (1997). Rapunzel.
