The Art Lesson

Tomie dePaola

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Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.
21 December 2001

Children's & Educational; Children's & young adult fiction & true stories; General fiction (Children's&YA)

This modern classic celebrates the individuality in all of us and the joy of artistic expression.

Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of ""rules"", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the ""rules"" makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality.

Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons!

By: Tomie dePaola
Imprint: Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 123g
ISBN: 9780698115729
ISBN 10: 0698115724
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 21 December 2001
Recommended Age: From 2 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Art Lesson

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

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