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Art Books for Kids: Books About Artists

Here are some of my favorite art books for kids. All of these books are about artists so they are a great way to introduce students to the work of famous artists and provide a little inspiration too! Books for younger readers are first, with a few books for upper elementary and middle school students at the end.

Elementary Books Best for K-3

art books for kids Art is Everywhere: A Book About Andy Warhol

By Jeff Mack

Andy Warhol made art from everyday objects, which should be inspiring to kids who don’t know what to be inspired by.

 

Art Books for KidsMy Name is Georgia

by Jeanette Winter

The story of Georgia O’Keeffe’s life and how she became one of America’s most successful painters.

 

book about Henri Matisse for young art studentsHenri’s Scissors

by Jeanette Winter

The story of Henri Matisse including how he made some of his most famous artworks using paper cutouts after being confined to a wheel chair later in his life.

 

Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas

by Jeanne Walker Harvey

The story of Alma Thomas including her teaching career, activism, and finally how her art was inspired by the colors she saw around her in nature.

art book for students about Salvador DaliJust Being Dali: The Story of Artist Salvador Dali

by Amy Guglielmo, Illustrated by Brett Helquist

Salvador Dali’s story involves a lot of outlandish tales and the development of his unique artistic approach, while giving the kids the message that it’s allright to be yourself.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

by Monica Brown, Illustrated by John Parra

The story of how Frida Kahlo’s exotic and beloved pets including monkeys, turkeys, a parrot, eagle and a fawn inspired her art as well as her life.

 

Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn't SorryYayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry

by Fausto Gilberti

The true story of one of the most important contemporary Japanese artists of our time and the development of her dot inspired art.

 

art books for kids book about Keith HaringKeith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing

by Kay A. Haring, Illustrated by Robert Neubecker

The story of how Keith Haring learned to draw as a child and never stopped, eventually drawing on everything from his school work to walls, sidewalks and subway stations.

 

art books for kids example about Monet's gardenLinnea in Monet’s Garden

by Christina Björk and Lena Anderson

While on a family trip, a little girl visits the home and garden of Claude Monet in France, and learns about the artist’s paintings and his life.
art books for the classroomMeet the Artists Series
This series of books featuring many well-known artists is a favorite of mine as well as a great classroom resource.

More Advanced Books Best for Grades 3-7

art books for kids book about Frida KahloMe, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring

by Angela Cervantes

A young girl wants to honor her father by returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist, Frida Kahlo.

 

DaVinci's Cat bookDaVinci’s Cat

by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

The story of an adventurous girl exploring the Renaissance world alongside Leonardo da Vinci, and seeing art masters creating the some of the World’s most famous art.

 

Chasing Vermeer book for kidsChasing Vermeer

by Blue Balliett, Illustrations by Brett Helmquist

When a valuable Vermeer painting disappears, two children find themselves at the center of an international art scandal and must use their wits and knowledge of Johannes Vermeer to solve the mystery.

 

Happy reading! – Trista

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I’ve been teaching art for over 20 years and I love it!

I have taught every grade from kindergarten to high school. This site features art education articles with art resources and ideas as well as art lesson ideas for all ages. My goal is to allow students to explore a variety of art materials, discover different genres and styles, and most importantly, have FUN!

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