Best Children's Books of 2012: Books About the Arts

by Chuck Close

Art lovers of all ages will revel in this vivid, wonderfully affecting book, which is almost as ingenious and memorable as... Full review >

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by Gail Jarrow

Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a... Full review >

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by Wynton Marsalis & illustrated by Paul Rogers

Loud and clear, the creators show how tuning into everyday sounds can inspire music. Clap, clap, CLAP! (Picture Book. 3-7) Full review >

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by Mac Barnett & illustrated by Jon Klassen

A quiet story of sharing with no strings attached. Full review >

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by Peter Johnson

In the end, Houdini realizes that writing has changed him and altered his perspective on people and life. Readers will feel... Full review >

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by Gary Golio & illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

Lyrically narrated, resplendently illustrated, and deeply respectful of both subject and audience. Full review >

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by Amy Novesky & illustrated by Yuyi Morales

Accessible, unfussy and visually charming. Full review >

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by Mark Greenwood & illustrated by Frané Lessac

A joy to read. Play calypso music and celebrate! (author’s note, glossary and pronunciation guide, author’s sources)... Full review >

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by Christy Hale & illustrated by Christy Hale

This extraordinary new picture book masterfully tackles the complex task of contextualizing seemingly complex architectural... Full review >

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by Sarah Stewart & illustrated by David Small

A warm, gentle portrait of an immigrant’s isolation and the ways that creativity and a loving family can offer both a safe... Full review >

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by Leda Schubert & illustrated by Gérard DuBois

An exceptional life; a stunning achievement. Full review >

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by Jane Breskin Zalben & illustrated by Jane Breskin Zalben

The joyful clarity of both vision and execution thrills. Full review >

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by Philip C. Stead & illustrated by Erin E. Stead

The Steads’ work adopts a folkloric approach to cooperative relationships; the affectionately rendered animals that stand in... Full review >

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