Summer Reading Club 5: Works of Art

The BC Summer Reading Club week 5 theme is "Works of Art: arts & crafts." Check out these suggestions for readers ages 0-12!

Updated July 3, 2024
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Amy Wu and the patchwork dragon
Zhang, Kat, 1991- author. 
Paper Book
In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to share with her class at school in this unforgettable follow-up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao. Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks everyone to make...

Picturebook

Pete the Kitty's outdoor art project
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Join Pete the Kitty as he gets creative in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn't sure what to create. Then inspiration...

Reader

Perfect paper cranes
Iwai, Melissa
Paper Book
"A cheery, gentle lesson on the importance of "practice makes ­perfect." --School Library Journal (starred review) A Geisel Honor-winning series! Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can't wait to make a paper crane like...

Reader

The orange wall
Bolling, Valerie
Paper Book
Zoya and her puppy Coco are excited for a glittery bedroom makeover in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read...

Primary fiction

The magic paintbrush
Zhang, Kat, 1991- author. 
Paper Book
In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, an Asian American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real and sometimes dangerous.Perfect for fantasy readers who love Dragons in a Bag and the Dragon Pearl series. ...

Intermediate fiction

Penny draws a best friend
Shepard, Sara, 1977- author. 
Paper Book
A humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated new middle grade series about friendship, feelings, and finding your people, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. Why does the cubby room always smell like farts? Who etched the words "I Am Bug Man" inside my...

Intermediate fiction

Craft lab for kids 52 DIY projects to inspire, excite, and empower kids to create useful, beautiful handmade goods
Corfee, Stephanie, 1974- author. 
Paper Book
Through 52 fun, customisable crafts activities, Craft Lab for Kids promotes creativity and hands-on making for kids age 8 and up.

Non-fiction


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