I Want to Be an Artist (I Can Read Level 1)
by Laura Driscoll (Author) Catalina Echeverri (Illustrator)
For any child who loves making art! This Level One I Can Read story by Laura Driscoll, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, blends narrative with nonfiction, introducing many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.
Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa's workspace. He's a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!
Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist!
Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art--and making art doesn't just have to be a hobby.
I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a glossary.
- painter sculptor and-lettering artist potter graphic designer photographer illustrator animator cartoonist botanical illustrator muralist
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School Library Journal
K-Gr 2--A young unnamed artist proudly shows Grandpa a painting they made that is on display in the school art show. The next week, Papa, who is also an artist, takes the young narrator to visit another art show and then his workspace, where they talk with a variety of artists and explore the different types of art that each one creates. Near home, the two also meet artists creating a mural on the side of a building. "Papa is right," the narrator says. "Art and artists are everywhere." With accessible text averaging two to four sentences per page combined with Echeverri's cheery watercolor illustrations, this story offers a pleasant behind-the-scenes glimpse for budding young artists. The child and grandfather have dark skin. The book concludes with a glossary of terms. VERDICT A recommended general purchase where other books in the "I Can Read My Community" series are enjoyed.--Jessica Marie
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Kirkus
A joyful glimpse into the notion that a pleasurable childhood activity could be a lifetime pursuit.
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"A joyful glimpse into the notion that a pleasurable childhood activity could be a lifetime pursuit." — Kirkus Reviews
"The text is perfect for early readers, with simple sentences, repetitive phrases, and a clear narrative structure that will build confidence in young readers. The illustrations in the book are vivid and engaging. Recommended for its engaging storyline and inspiring message about creativity and self-discovery." — Booklist
JNF045000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner
JNF006000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | General
