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Smart About Art

3 books · Ages 6–9 · Chapter Books

Smart About Art is a 3-book series for ages 6–9 by Kristin N. Cole. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance and Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance

Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance2002

Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors

Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors2002

Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself

Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself2003

What This Series Covers

Creativity & Imagination Art & Creativity History Writing & Storytelling Discovering a Talent School Life

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