{"product_id":"the-art-lesson-isbn-9780698115729","title":"The Art Lesson","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis modern classic celebrates the individuality in all of us and the joy of artistic expression.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of \"rules\", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the \"rules\" makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that \u003ci\u003eThe Art Lesson\u003c\/i\u003e is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons!★\"DePaola's well-honed, color drenched artwork...is warmly appealing; a deceptively simple approach underscored by pure craft.\" — \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Inventive and revealing, dePaola provides a lyrical blend of text and art. This is an inspired and childlike offering, perhaps one of dePaola's best.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The perennial conflict between Individual and Authority, or between Artist and Society, lies beneath this anecdote, and it's gratifying to see the small non-conformist accommodated. Everyone can enjoy dePaola's gentle autobiographical evocation of a loving family and a happy obsession.\" — \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Illustrated with sympathy and humor, this autobiographical story makes a vital point.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003eBest known for his award-winning picture book \u003cu\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/u\u003e and for the \u003cu\u003e26 Fairmount Avenue\u003c\/u\u003e series of chapter books, Tomie dePaola is one of the most prolific and beloved author\/illustrators in the field of children's literature.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303826542821,"sku":"NP9780698115729","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780698115729.jpg?v=1767738135","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-art-lesson-isbn-9780698115729","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}