Children’s Art Books
Art does not understand ages but it adapts according to the tastes and needs of each one. Sometimes art is a complex subject to explain to the little ones, so using art books for children will be an ideal tool for this.
Next, we leave you a series of titles that will help you introduce the little ones to this discipline and that they themselves begin to know and establish their tastes in the art world.
Children’s art books
1. The ABC of art for children
A recommended book for children from the age of nine that, in a clear and simple way, shows different aspects of art. Through its pages, children will be able to learn about various paintings, paintings, engravings, photographs and even outstanding sculptures.
In this way, they will be able to know the peculiarities of 30 great artists related to art and the reasons that led them to make these works.
2. Art for children with 6 great artists
Behind a magnificent work of art there is always a great artist. For this reason, the Susaeta publishing house has decided to bring together in a single book several of the greatest artists related to art. Thus, in a playful and didactic way, the little ones will be able to meet artists of the stature of Goya, Da Vinci or Velázquez.
His most outstanding works, informative data, as well as illustrations and photographs will complement this fantastic book that will serve as a tool even in the classroom to introduce this discipline.
3. The museum
A book to be used with children and that has a triple purpose. In the first place, by browsing its pages, the little ones will meet the protagonist of the story, a girl who will let her imagination fly inside a museum.
Through the girl’s eyes, readers will discover the feelings that each one of the works that can be found on the walls of the museum awakens in her.
Second, and once the story has been read and discussed with the children, you can go on a family outing or even an outing outside the classroom and thus discover a museum by putting yourself in the shoes of the protagonist.
Third, and once back both at home and in the classroom and like the protagonist of the story, each child can make a painting on a blank sheet of paper in the way that each one prefers.
An exceptional book that will play a lot with the little ones. It gives them the possibility to know outstanding places and let their imagination run wild developing their creativity.
4. My first 10 paintings
Marie Sellier, journalist and deep lover of art, has wanted to publish this fantastic work located in art books for children showing 10 different paintings.
Through its pages, in a totally educational, playful and didactic way in the form of games and fun information, the author will reveal all the details of each of these paintings.
The objective of the book is for children to learn to appreciate the art and details that each work has, totally different from the previous one. It is a recommended book for children from three years old.
5. Frida Kahlo. Small and Large Collection
The Small and Large Collection tells the story of several women fighters who have stood out throughout history for making themselves known in different areas of life. One of the titles in the collection stars Frida Kahlo, a prominent Mexican painter.
In a way that is totally adapted to their age, the little ones will be able to meet one of the most relevant female artists in history.
6. Salvador Dalí. Paint me a dream
Despite having a few years behind it, this book continues to be one of the most prominent among children’s art books. Its importance is such that in 2003 it won the award for the best children’s and youth book published, which was awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Only the illustrations on the cover already show what the author wanted to highlight: a journey through the surrealist dreams of the painter Salvador Dalí. In this way, the author produced the book with the collaboration of the Gala-Dalí Foundation in Figueras to learn, first-hand, everything related to the artist.
