The Art Lesson (Paperstar Book) - Softcover

DePaola, Tomie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0698115724 ISBN 13: 9780698115729

Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

Tommy wants to be an artist when he grows up, and can't wait to meet his art teacher when he gets to first grade. Then he finds out that she expects him to copy her pictures. Tommy knows real artists don't copy! But after some discussion, they find a solution that allows the artist in Tommy to shine.

About this title

Review:

★"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

About the Author:

Best known for his award-winning picture book Strega Nona and for the 26 Fairmount Avenue series of chapter books, Tomie dePaola is one of the most prolific and beloved author/illustrators in the field of children's literature.

About this edition

• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0698115724
• ISBN 13: 9780698115729
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32