Fun art books by Irene Luxbacher (123 I Can...)

[alisoncooks]

I mentioned this art book series in a recent thread on the Prek/K forum, but I wanted to share over here too....

 

I stumbled across a series of books by an author named Irene Luxbacher. The titles are:

123 I can Draw

123 I can Paint

123 I can Make Prints

123 I can Collage

123 I can Build

123 I can Sculpt

 

If you click on the author's link above, and then on each book, there is a free sample lesson for each book (on the sidebar to the left of the page, Free Activity Pages).

 

These are sweet little books, with a handfull of projects (24 pages per book and each project spans a few pages). The pictures and illustrations are clear and simple. The projects are EASY and fun and art techniques are discussed in kid-friendly terms during the lesson. I ended up buying the whole set (you can purchase used copies inexpensively on amazon).

 

Anyway, DDs and I will be using this for our art program for the rest of this year and some of next year.

Just wanted to share. :)

[aggieamy]

What is the top age for this books? My DD loves art ... it's her favorite subject, right up there with lunch. :glare:

 

I wonder if these would be too young for her.

[alisoncooks]

These are listed for ages 4-7... but I think they could go older (or at least be used as a starting point for older). Check out those free samples; they're pretty indicative of the rest of the book.

 

 

ETA: This same author has a couple of books for an older age range, but I haven't looked at them... Here it is:

http://www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/The-Jumbo-Book-of-Art-P5394.aspx

 

It also has a free sample...

[aggieamy]

They look a bit on the young side but I still think DD would love them. Thanks for the recommendation.

[Hunter]

There was one I really liked. I think it might be the building book. I think I used it a bit of it with What Your First Grader Needs to Know ORIGINAL edition. It's a bit fuzzy. :confused: Sorry. I remember viewing many of the titles but choosing to USE just one of them. So many books. So little time.

[aggieamy]

This is a book that DD and I really enjoyed doing projects from also when she was in the 4-5-6 age range.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Great-Artists-Hands-On-Children/dp/0935607099/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1360542927&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=MaryAnn+Kohl

 

In fact you have inspired me to pull it off the shelves and pick a few activities out of it for this week. DD thanks you for renewing my interest in art.

[alisoncooks]

So many books. So little time.

Indeed! :)

This is a book that DD and I really enjoyed doing projects from also when she was in the 4-5-6 age range.

 

http://www.amazon.co...ds=MaryAnn Kohl

Glad to hear! I've got that on my must-do list in a couple of years...

Do you have the Usborne Art Treasury? I really like that, too (great for artists and techniques). And great pictures. :)

[aggieamy]

Indeed! :)

Glad to hear! I've got that on my must-do list in a couple of years...

Do you have the Usborne Art Treasury? I really like that, too (great for artists and techniques). And great pictures. :)

 

Yes. We love that book and I feel like I even learn some art techniques from it.