About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts expressing a strong sense of self or begins comparing their artistic work to others. It is the perfect remedy for the 'I can't draw' phase or for children who feel there is only one right way to be creative. Through a vibrant collection of mini-essays and illustrations, fifteen legendary artists share their personal connections to color, ranging from the science of light to silly childhood memories. This book is a masterclass in perspective, showing children aged four to eight that identity is multifaceted and that every person sees the world through a unique lens. By highlighting that even famous artists like Eric Carle have different favorites, it validates a child's own preferences and builds self-confidence. It is an invitation to celebrate individuality and the wonderful variety of human experience.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and celebratory. It does not deal with heavy trauma, focusing instead on the diversity of aesthetic and emotional responses to the world. It is highly inclusive in its representation of different artistic voices.
Ideal Reader
An artistic 6-year-old who is beginning to feel frustrated that their drawings do not look 'realistic' or exactly like their peers' work. It is for the child who needs permission to play with color and form without rules.
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