Art Books for Kids

Whether your kids get a kick out of looking at beautiful illustrations or love art-focused adventures and mysteries, this list has plenty of "artful" picks.

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  • Not a Box Review
    Not a Box
    Loveable bunny helps us see things differently.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning Select
    By Antoinette Portis
  • The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse Review
    The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

    Bold, beautiful book is sure to fire up kids’ creativity.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning Select
    By Eric Carle
  • A Is for ART Review
    A Is for ART
    Abstract art + alphabetic alliteration = amazing ABC book.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning Select
    By Stephen T. Johnson
  • I Gotta Draw Review
    I Gotta Draw

    Triumphant tale of artistic misfit and creative teacher.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning Select
    By Bruce Degen
  • Museum Trip Review
    Museum Trip
    Wordless, imaginative adventure dives into mazes.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning Select
  • Linnea in Monet's Garden Review
    Linnea in Monet's Garden

    Wonderful intro to art and Monet through a kid's eyes.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Christina Bjork, Lena Anderson
  • Amelia's Easy-as-Pie Drawing Guide Review
    Amelia's Easy-as-Pie Drawing Guide
    Amelia gives tips on how to draw doodles.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning Select
    By Marissa Moss
  • Chasing Vermeer Review
    Chasing Vermeer
    A mystery, fantasy, and imaginative launch pad.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning Select
    By Blue Balliett
  • Framed Review
    Framed
    Eccentric and enchanting kid art caper.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning Select
    By Frank Cottrell Boyce
  • Masterpiece Review
    Masterpiece
    Brilliant, suspenseful, satisfying art mystery.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning Select
    By Elise Broach
  • Tokyo Heist Review
    Tokyo Heist

    Manga, art, and life lessons in topnotch mystery adventure.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning Select
    By Diana Renn

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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