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Works of Art for Littles

Get ready to unleash your imagination! Picture books are like magical paintings that come alive with words. This winter, join our 2025 Winter Reading Challenge and discover the amazing world of reading. Our theme, "Works of Art," celebrates the magic of books and the incredible stories they tell. Let's read, imagine, and create our own masterpieces!

Mid-Continent Public Library

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  • A whimsical tales that takes a child through the history of art. The back matter gives you information about each artist throughout the book.
    BookNew York : Henry Holt and Company, 2024. — JE MACK
  • Textured illustrations tell the story in this wordless picture book about a shy girl that is new to the neighborhood.
    BookToronto, Ontario ; Berkeley, CA : Owlkids Books, [2018] — JE LAM
  • Meowsterpieces

    a Cat's Guide to Art ... and Life!

    Bailey, Jenn, 1965-
    A clever and silly book that is perfect for the cat lovers in your life!
    BookNew York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2022. — JE BAILEY
  • Izzy is inspired by the art and activity all around her. Painting and drawing help us practice our future writing skills.
    BookNew York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] — JE MILLER
  • For nearly 70 years this beloved title has inspired adventures with crayons, pencils, paints, and more!
    Book[New York] : Harper & Row, [1955] — JE JOHNSON
  • Parker Looks Up

    An Extraordinary Moment

    Curry, Parker
    Is she a Queen? Parker Curry's life is forever changed when she stares up in wonder at the protrait of First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery.
    BookNew York : Aladdin, 2019. — JE CURRY
  • "I grew up on this book. I know my parents read it to me hundreds of times. I can't always recite it word for word, but I can come close. And let me tell you, that mouse sure could draw!" Scott, Reader Engagement Department
    BookNew York, N.Y. : HarperCollinsPublishers, 1985. — JE NUMEROFF
  • A celebration of street art and the pure joy found on the streets of the Bronx. For an extra bonus, check out the award-winning audiobook that turns this beautiful picture book into a bop of a song!
    BookNew York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021] — JE ESPERANZA
  • "Pete the Cat steps in some yucky stuff with his new white shoes. But does he cry? Oh, no! He keeps walking along and singing his song. Learn to roll with the punches from this groovy cat." -Annotation by Jami at our Woodneath Branch
    BookNew York : Harper, 2010. — JE PETE
  • These popular picture books are whimsical and interactive.
    BookSan Francisco, CA : Handprint Books, an imprint of Chronicle Books, 2016. — JE
  • "What happens when some little white mice discover a trio of colors? Primary paints become secondary colors, and little mouse foot prints paint all over this adorable book. The illustrations are a lovely combination of paint and collage…
    BookOrlando, Fla. : Voyager Books/Harcourt, [1989] — JE WALSH
  • A story of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, filled with vivid images that really bring the celebration to life.
    BookNew York : Beach Lane Books, [2018] — JE SEHGAL
  • What would happen if you suddenly became part of a museum exhibit? Turn the pages of this book to find out.
    BookBoston, Mass. : Houghton Mifflin, 2006. — JE
  • Green is spicy and hot! Brown is warm and sweet. This lively illustrated book of colors explores bright colors and experiences in a Hispanic-American neighborhood and uses both Spanish and English words to bring the story to life!
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2014. — JE THONG