Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Great Picture Book Illustrators (Bright Ideas for Learning)

143 Pages·2003·6.92 MB·English

by  Jean Potter

Great Words from Great People
Wow! Storybook Artis amazing—chock Storybook Art takes kids inside the mind and What a fantastic way to bridge the gap I like to do art and read everyday.
full of all sorts of how-to illustrator inspired soul of picture book illustrators,offering them between literature and real-life hands-on fun! StorybookArtis really fun.It has good
art projects.This book is great for ALL ages.I a bridge of hands-on art connecting them to ~ Robert Bender,author & illustrator ideas to help me learn about my favorite
The A to Z Beastly Jamboree (Puffin)
want a copy of my own! their favorite books.Every teacher of early illustrators.If you like to read,you will like this
~ Denise Fleming ,illustrator & author readers—and every parent—should have a book.
Mama Cat Has Three Kittens(Holt), What an amazing book and great resource! I
~ Vivianne Davis,age 8
CHARLOTTEZOLOTOWAWARD copy. am sure Storybook Artwill bring inspiration Jefferson ElementarySchool
In the Small,Small Pond(Holt), ~ Karen Katz,author & illustrator
1994 CALDECOTTMEDAL Counting Kisses (Margaret McElderry and fun to many young artists and older ones
BarnyardBanter,and more Books),Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold too! (Hmm,I think I will make a Crictor As an author,I know illustrations often speak
Award 2002,NAPPA Gold 2001
snake with all my orphan socks.) louder than words.Connecting children to
I wish this book had been available when we ~ Barbara Garrison,illustrator illustrators through their first means of
I can’t wait to try projects from Storybook Only One(Dutton)
were raising our children.I sincerely written communication – their artwork – is
Artwith my children and their friends. It’s a
recommend it! an exciting way to make story books more
~ John Schoenherr,illustrator thrill to be included with the other 99 MaryAnn Kohl continues to make children’s
Owl Moon (Philomel), illustrators.How fun to learn that Patrick lives richer through her newest book meaningful.What a great idea!!!
1988 CALDECOTTMEDAL ~ Pam Schiller,author
Benson(Elmer) and I were born only one StorybookArt (withJean Potter). We are A Chance for Esperanza;Sing a Song of
Opposites(SRA/McGraw-Hill)
day apart! adding it to our library shelves and to those
I have great respect for the art of imitation—
~ Beth Krommes,illustrator
of our grandchildren.We highly recommend
to learn to saw or hammer by watching a Grandmother Winter (Houghton Mifflin)
StorybookArtcreates,for adults and
it.
good carpenter—a highly perceptive process.
~ Robert and Marlene McCracken, children alike,a heightened awareness of the
Storybook Arthonors this ability of Arithmetic lesson from illustrator,Susan L. “Literacy ThroughTeaching”consultants role illustrations play in literacy development.
creativity and perception within the child. Roth:
Kohl and Potter inspire children to explore
~ Marvin Bileck,illustrator
Rain Makes Applesauce(Holiday), 100 great picture book illustrators I want to encourage my students to read and their favorite books in new and creative ways.
1965 CALDECOTTHONORBOOK X 100 great Storybook Art activities enjoy what they read.StorybookArt is the ~ Cecile Culp Mielenz,Ph.D.
ALA NOTABLEBOOK =100,000 inspirations. golden ticket. Early Childhood Literacy Specialist
NEWYORKTIMES10 BESTILLUSTRATED ~ Susan L.Roth,illustrator ~ Gail Jensen Bureau of Education and Research
BOOKS My Love For You All Year Round (Dial) reading specialist
Seabreeze ElementarySchool
Hands-On Art for Children
in the Styles of
100 Great
Picture Book
Illustrators
MaryAnn F. Kohl
Jean Potter
Illustrations
Rebecca Van Slyke
Credits
Illustrations.................................................. Rebecca Van Slyke Bright Ring Publishing,Inc
Graphic Production................................... Dorothy Tjoelker-Worthen,Textype PO Box 31338,Bellingham,WA 98228-3338
Cover Design..............................................MaryAnn Kohl 800-480-4278 • fax [phone]
Cover Preparation.....................................JoeShahan,Textype [email protected] • www.brightring.com
Art by Children (Cover & More).......... See pages 5 & 140 for credit listing
ArtIdea Contributions by Educators....See individual art activity for credit listing
ISBN 0-935607-03-X
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number:2001119111
© copyright 2003 MaryAnn F.Kohl and Jean Potter
All rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electric or mechanical,including photocopying
or internet distribution,without the written permission of the publisher.Teachers may photocopy pages for classroom use,but not for multiple
distribution including workshops,newsletters,or internet distribution.See contact information above for permissions.
Manufactured in the United States of America First Printing May 2003
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Businesses
The Publisher/Bright Ring Publishing,Inc.,& The Authors/MaryAnn Kohl & Jean
Bright Ring Publishing,Inc.’s books are Potter,resolutely affirm that proper adult supervision of any& all children
available for quantity discounts with bulk doing the art projects in Storybook Artmustbe utilized at all times,& that
purchase for educational,business,or sales appropriate & safe use of art materials mustbe be employed at all times.The
promotion use.Please contact the aforementioned assume no responsibility whatsoever for mishap due to lack of
publisher. child supervision or because of misuse or inappropriate use of art materials by
or with children.Thank you for using caution at all times & knowing the abilities of
the childreninvolved in art projects selected from Storybook Art.Children must
never be left unattended;art materials must be under the supervision of an
adult,& children using them must be supervised at all times.
Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication
(Provided by Quality Books, Inc.)
Kohl, MaryAnn F.
Storybook art: hands-on art for children in the styles of 100 great picture book illustrators / MaryAnn F. Kohl, Jean
Potter; illustrations, Rebecca Van Slyke.
p. cm. -- (Bright ideas for learning; 7)
includes index.
LCCN 2001119111
ISBN: 0-935607-03-X
1. Art--Study and teaching (Elementary--Activity programs--United States. 2. Creative activities and seatwork.
3. Children’s literature--Miscellanea. 4. Illustrators--United States--Miscellanea. I. Potter, Jean, 1947- II. Van Slyke,
Rebecca. III. Title. IV. Series: Kohl, MaryAnn F. Bright ideas for learning ; 7.
N362.K64 2003 372.5’044
QBI33-1304
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Credits Storybook Art © 2003 Bright Ring Publishing,Inc.
With Thanks
Dedicated to...
...my childhood teachers from Converse Street School,Longmeadow,Massachusetts,
who encouraged me in art,writing,and responsibility ~ gentle Mrs.Flood,courageous Mrs.Priest,
gracious Miss Paier,inspiring Mrs.Stetson,steadfast-loving Mrs.Nesbitt,& creative Mrs.Coffey.
– MaryAnn
...Thomas E.Potter,my husband and Prince Charming,who has made my life a fairy tale.
– Jean
Illustrators of Tomorrow ~
Thank you,great children/artists/illustrators (and your teachers and parents) for contributing your amazing art,used as part of the cover design
and within the pages.You are each an inspiration! On the cover - from left top corner moving clockwise - the artists & their works are:
ShinyCastle..........................Carley Roddy,age 8 The SnowyDayGirl..............JazminMendoza,age 8
LittleMan Blue....................£ MartyFinkbonner,age 7 (1973) RainbowFish...........................≈Taylor Thompson,age 8
Little House............................∆Rachel,age 8,kidsart.org.uk House by the Sea.................≈ JamesTennant,age X
A Cat in a Hat....................≈Taylor Thompson,age 8 Diving Turtle...........................≈ ShannonBaker,age 6
Corduroy...............................≈student ofMichalAustin Olivia’s Horse.........................◊ Olivia Herbert,age 8
Butterfly................................§ student ofMartha D.Rogala,Grand Island,NY (issue12/97) SquiggleDucks.......................Kayla Johnston,age 8
HappySun...........................£ VivianneFisher,age 3 Caroline’sCollage...................◊ CarolineGibson,age 8
Clone Collage.......................£ MeganKohl,age 7 (1985) DrummerHoffTree..............Adriana Mitchell,age 8
Snow Owl.............................∆Margaryta Lypova,age 7 Outlined Watercolor..............£ Hannah Kohl,age 6 (1981)
HappyCat............................≈ Chelsea M.,Kindergarten Bold Airplane..........................Jalani Phelps,age 8
Rainbow Bright Fish..............Henry Dotson III age 8 (with EleanorDavis,age 12) Resting Cat.............................≈ Courtney Jackson,age 7
Ducks in a Row...................Hannah Robinson,age 8 SelfPortrait.............................∆Megan Jones,age 7
Fruit Bowl Collage...............KaylaComstock,age 8 Blue Reflection.......................§ MichaelDudek,grade 6
FlamingoReflection...............• unidentified artist PressedClay............................KaylaComstock,age 8
Elephant Parade....................CarleyRoddy,ValeriaQuiroz-Nava,Molly Koker(age 8) FloralPainting.........................◊ Paige Albert,age 8
CollageMiss Spider...............≈ Kelsey Switzer,age 7 TarBeachBridge..................• contributing artist unknown,age 8
PolarBear................................§ JoshuaChristopher,age 9,Jakarta Intl.School,issue 4/03 Seastars...................................∆Ruxandra Raileanu,age 13
Credit details for children’s book cover art – Acknowledging special people –
• students ofRebeccaVanSlyke– grade 2 teacher – Lynden,Washington • PictureBook Illustrators– Thank you to each one of you who were able to
• £ students & friends of MaryAnn Kohl– Bellingham,Washington take the time to share your thoughts & kind approvals in letters,emails,and phone
• § SchoolArtsmagazine – children’s art from various issues calls.All ofBrightRing,and the children involved,hope you enjoy the representation.
• § student work ofBarbaraValenta,issue12/97,p.15. • DeeJones – Curator,deGrummond Children’s Literature Collection,for
• § MauriceWoodley,Cleveland MiddleSchool,age 13 (1998)issue 2/98,p.19,see p.61. priceless assistance locating illustrators’ photographs and biographies.
• ∆ kidsart.org.uk– KidsArt galley,contests – directed by JohnConway • HelenScholtz– Bellingham Public Children’s Library assistant,for sharing her
• ≈ students of Michal Austin– art teacher,TheArtKids – Cassoday,Kansas art ideas for books integrating the styles of children’s picture book illustrators.
• ◊ students of LindaWoods– art teacher,St.John’s School – Houston,Texas • Teachers & Educatorscontributed art ideas throughout this book -
• ◊ JohnNaruk,age 8,student of Linda Woods,St.John’s – Houston,Texas,see p.24. individual credits are listed on each applicable activity page.
• ◊ RitaHerzog,age 8,student of Linda Woods,St.John’s – Houston,Texas,see p.32. • Michael,Hannah,&MeganKohl - thanks for opinions,ideas,and support
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Storybook Art © 2003 Bright Ring Publishing,Inc. With Thanks
Illustration, Books, & Hands-On Art
The artworks on pages 5 and 6 are Storybook Art allows children
provided for the enjoyment of all, to become more aware of book
with compliments from children illustration by experiencing
who love art,love books,and hands-on art techniques as part
treasure the art within those
of easy art projects.Children
books.
are thereby encouraged to read
– and re-read – their favorite
Artists,ages 5–12
books with new awareness and
enjoyment.Children will be
HarryJeffries,age 5
inspired to create individual,self- melted crayon
KaylaComstock,age 8
clay authored stories expressed
Storybook Art invites children
Storybook Art offers over 100 through their choice of artistic to explore hands-on art
companion art activities style,such as,drawing,painting, activities with materials readily
matched to children’s favorite crafts,collage,assemblage, available in most homes and
picture books(ages 4-12) and sewing,and construction. schools.The wide variety of
the wonderful illustrators of Reading and books take on new activities require no expertise,
those books. meaning for a child when and are equally appropriate for
integrated with creative art in
ages 4-12.Each activity builds
Literacy everyday life.
new awareness about books,
Reading – and enjoying – books
illustrators,and their art
has always been the key to
techniques.Each illustrator is
success in school.Literacy is the
paired with a book,and
basis for learning well,with
presented to the child artist for
enjoyment.Comfort with art is
an art activity of value.
natural for most children.
Couple art with books,and
literacy becomes inspired.
JohnNaruk,age 9
outlined watercolor
LynetteRobertson,age 8 RitaHerzog,age 7
collage,2 colors pastels
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Introduction Storybook Art © 2003 Bright Ring Publishing,Inc.
Companions: Art & Books
Storybook Art introduces A special feature of Storybook
children to picture book Art are the amazing portraits of
illustrators - some familiar and illustrators sketched by kids.A
others new;to books that are book synopses adds familiarity
classics and others destined to to the art project.Get to know
become classics.Most of the the illustrators through their
books and illustrators chosen personal quotes.
Tanya Taylor,age 11
are award-winning and of the JimTennant,age 8
marking pen,watercolor
highest quality and inspiration. crayon,collage,chalk
Enjoy a peek at a short list of
the wonderful illustrators and Enjoy reading and art,
beautiful books brought to right along side children.
children inStorybook Art: Sharing together
Maurice Sendak..Where the WildThingsAre gives learning importance.
IanFalconer.........................................Olivia
EzraJackKeats.................TheSnowyDay
DavidWilliams,age 8
MollyBang..............WhenSofieGetsAngry
collage,watercolor
EricCarle..............BrownBear,BrownBear
Wanda Gág.........................Millions of Cats
Donald Crew.......................TenBlackDots Storybook Art encourages
andCarousel
children to love books,to learn
DonFreeman.................................Corduroy
Pat Hutchins..................The DoorbellRang by doing hands-on art,to
Anita Lobel............................Alison’sZinnia become familiar with new ideas.
MorganVanSlyke,age 7 PatriciaPolacco..............The KeepingQuilt Children will see a relationship
outlined markers LyndWard.......................TheBiggestBear
of book illustrations to their
Leo Lionni....................................Inchworm
andFish is Fish own art explorations.A new
ChrisVanAllsburg.........The PolarExpress
awareness and appreciation for
Ed Emberley.........................DrummerHoff
books is sure to blossom and
JanBrett ..............Goldilocks &the3Bears
David McKee .....................................Elmer flourish.
Joan Steiner .........................Look-Alikes,Jr.
ShelSilverstein...Where the Sidewalk Ends Adults have a few important
Clement Hurd...............GoodNight,Moon
(enjoyable) assignments:
Faith Ringgold..............................Tar Beach CarolineGibson,age 9
DavidWiesner................................Tuesday • keep children surrounded with collage
Tomie dePaola........................Strega Nona good books • keep the art “Recipe for Learning:Stir together
Robert McCloskey........Blueberries for Sal corner stocked • read to generous scoops of kids,art,&
JoshuaChristopher,age 9,chalk TomiUngerer.....................................Crictor books.Cook-up life-long readers,
children every day!
and 75 more! with creative-filled centers.”
SchoolArts,4/03,p.59
Jakarta InternationalSchool,Indonesia
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Storybook Art © 2003 Bright Ring Publishing,Inc. Introduction
Icons & Guidelines
On each activity page,ICONSare ADULT PLANNING & TECHNIQUE – STYLE ICON
positioned in the upper corner to help the PREPARATION ICON Art icons help the reader quickly assess the key art technique,style,or material
parent,teacher,or young artist evaluate
that is the focus of the art activity.When activities have more than one technique
art projects or activity attributes.Other Indicates the degree of involvement &
or style,the main one will be listed first,followed by others.
icons are found throughout the pages. planning time expected for the adult
in charge,ranging from quick or little
DRAW TAPE GLUE
involvement/planning,to moderate ASSEMBLE
involvement/planning,and to significant
CHILD EXPERIENCE ICON involvement/planning.
PAINT JOIN STAPLE
Because age and skill do not BUILD
little adult planning
necessarily go hand in hand,the
and preparation
starred experience icons indicate
projects which are easiest,moderate,or PRINT SEW GLUEGUN
WEAVE [ADULTHELP]
most involved for children.All children
moderate adult planning
are welcome to experience all
and preparation
projects,regardless of their skill levels. CUT MIXTURE PHOTOCOPY
Beginning artists will need more help COLLAGE DOUGH
or supervision with involved projects.
involved adult planning
More advanced artists will work
and preparation CRAFT PHOTOGRAPHY
independently on easier projects.
CONSTRUCT CAMERA
Use these icons as guides,not as rules.
OUTDOOR ICON GROUPACTIVITY ICON
one star for beginning HELPING HANDS ICON
artists with little Indicates activities well-suited Indicates activities suited
experience Indicates activities needing to outdoor set-up,or may be for groups of two or more
(easiest art activity) more help or supervision. completed indoors as well. children.
Activities making use of
two stars for artists with heat,sharp items (other OTHER HELPFUL ICONS
than scissors),electricity,
some experience and
or challenging materials TABLEOF CONTENTS INDEX OF INDEXOF
moderate skill that may need extra EASY INDEX BOOKTITLES ILLUSTRATORS
(intermediate art activity)
management are
twhhroe ear set amrosr efor artists highlighted by this icon. IWRNEDSEOEBXSUITROECFE&S BOOKS IAPNACDGTEEIXVOITORIEFDSER IANUDTEHXOORFS
AWARD ICON
experienced with a variety
of art methods Indicates art activities INDEX OF INDEX OF ILLUSTRATOR
(most challenging based on award-winning PUBLISHERS ARTACTIVITIES BIRTHDAY LISTING
art activity)
books,like Caldecott
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Icons & Guidelines Storybook Art © 2003 Bright Ring Publishing,Inc.
Chart of Contents
The Chart of Contents is designed to offer a quick appraisal of important elements and The Chart of Contents is useful as a reference and for selecting activities suitable to the
companion information about each art activity,illustrator,and book title. needs of individual children and groups.
PAGE ILLUSTRATOR AUTHOR BOOK TITLE ART PROJECT ART STYLE CHILD ADULT
LEVEL INVOLVEMENT
13 CHAPTER1: PAINT
14 Molly Bang Molly Bang When Sophie Gets Angry Color Outline Paint ** •
15 Robert Bender Robert Bender TheA toZBeastlyJamboree Acetate Layers Paint *** ••
16 Eric Carle Bill Martin,Jr. Brown Bear,Brown Bear Multi Paint Picture Paint / Cut-Collage ** •
17 Donald Crews Donald Crews Carousel Motion Effect Paint ** •
18 Ian Falconer Ian Falconer Olivia Jackson Piglet Wall Painting Paint * ••
19 Don Freeman Don Freeman Corduroy Corduroy Print Bear Paint / Cut-Collage / Draw * ••
20 Wanda Gág Wanda Gág Millions of Cats Cat & Mouse Prints Paint / Print ** ••
21 Stephen Gammell Stephen Gammell Is that You,Winter? Winter Mist Paint / Draw * ••
22 Barbara Garrison Marc Harshman Only One Collagraph Paint / Glue-Collage *** ••
23 Pat Hutchins Pat Hutchins The Doorbell Rang Decorating Cookies Paint / Cut-Collage / Group * •
24 Thea Kliros Shannon Brenda Yee Sand Castle Pencil Watercolor Paint / Draw ** •
25 Anita Lobel Anita Lobel Alison’s Zinnia Alpha Baggie Book Paint / Craft ** •••
26 Bernard Lodge Bernard Lodge There Was an Old Woman
Who Lived in a Glove Glue Block Print Paint / Print ** ••
27 Robert McCloskey Robert McCloskey Blueberries for Sal Blue Fingerdots Paint / Print * •
28 David McKee David McKee Elmer Patchwork Parade Paint / Print / Collage / Group * ••
29 Pierr Morgan Carole Lexa Schaefer The Squiggle Brown Bag Painting Paint / Glue * •
30 Diana Pomeroy Diana Pomeroy One Potato Shaded Potato Print Paint / Print ** •
31 Rémi Saillard Fanny Joly Mr.Fine,Porcupine Wipe Away Fingerpaints Paint / Draw ** ••
32 John Schoenherr Jane Yolen Owl Moon Stencil Trees Paint / Draw ** ••
33 Charles G.Shaw Charles G.Shaw It looked Like Spilt Milk Shaving Cream Puffs Paint / Mixture * •
34 Chris Van Allsburg Chris Van Allsburg The Polar Express Lights & Snow Paint / Cut-Collage * •
35 Neil Waldman Sarah Waldman,retold by Light Window Letters Paint / Draw / Cut-Collage ** ••
36 Ellen Stoll Walsh Ellen Stoll Walsh Mouse Paint Mixing Mouse Tracks Paint / Print * •
37 Lynd Ward Lynd Ward The Biggest Bear Mono Color Painting Paint * ••
38 Taro Yashima Taro Yashima Seashore Story Etch and Paint Plaster Paint / Draw / Craft *** •••
39 CHAPTER2: DRAW
40 Jim Arnosky Dale Fife The Empty Lot Border Extension Draw * •
41 Muriel Batherman Jan Garten The Alphabet Tale See Through Scribbles Draw / Cut-Collage ** •
42 Patrick Benson Martin Waddell Owl Babies Cross-Hatch & Stipple Draw ** •
43 Marvin Bileck Julian Scheer Rain Makes Applesauce Fancy Words Draw ** •
44 Jan Brett Jan Brett Goldilocks and the Three Bears Behind the Scene Draw ** •
45 Virginia Lee Burton Virginia Lee Burton The Little House Four Square Seasons Draw ** •
46 Donald Crews Donald Crews Ten Black Dots Spot Dots Draw / Cut-Collage * •
47 Bruce Degen Joanna Cole The Magic School Bus Lost
in the Solar System Talking Bubbles Draw / Cut-Collage ** ••
48 Ed Emberley Barbara Emberley Drummer Hoff Bold Marking Draw ** •
49 Marie Hall Ets Marie Hall Ets Gilberto and the Wind Accented Pencil Draw ** •
50 Paul Goble Paul Goble The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Mirror Reflection Draw / Cut-Collage *** •
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Storybook Art © 2003 Bright Ring Publishing,Inc. Chart of Contents