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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Crafty Llama
Kerr, Mike (Art instructor) 
Paper Book
A darling new character fromNew York Timesbestselling illustrator Renata Liwska! Created with author Mike Kerr, this is a story about crafting, friendship, and the very best gifts, perfect for fans ofExtra Yarn. Llama loves to make things. It doesn't matter what,...

Picturebook

Pig makes art
Gehl, Laura 
Paper Book
From Laura Gehl, author of Cat Has a Plan and Goat Wants to Eat, comes a laugh-out-loud Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about an artistic pig and a cat who is not impressed! Pig makes art. Cat does not like the art. Will Cat have a change of heart? Perfect...

Reader

Amelia Bedelia chalks one up
Parish, Herman 
Ebook
Kids have loved Amelia Bedelia for over fifty years. Now they can learn to read with these stories of her childhood filled with silly mix-ups!When Amelia Bedelia's mother is having a "gray day," Amelia Bedelia knows just what to do to make it brighter. As soon as her mother leaves to go...

Reader

Pete the Kitty's outdoor art project
Dean, Kim, 1969- author. 
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, author, illustrator. 
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 un-friendship bracelet
Maker, Martha 
Paper Book
In the first book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series, a new student gets between best friends Emily and Maddie--and changes the meaning of their friendship bracelets! Emily Adams, Maddie Wilson, Bella Diaz, and Sam Sharma are eight-year-olds with one special thing in...

Primary fiction

Aaron Slater and the sneaky snake
Beaty, Andrea 
Ebook
In the sixth book in Andrea Beaty and David Roberts's New York Times bestselling illustrated Questioneers chapter book series, it's Aaron Slater, Illustrator, to the rescue when a sly snake slithers into some mischief.   Zookeeper Fred loves snakes, but his favorite is...

Primary fiction

Violets are blue
Dee, Barbara 
Paper Book
From the author of the acclaimed My Life in the Fish Tank and Maybe He Just Likes You comes a moving and relatable middle grade novel about secrets, family, and the power of forgiveness. Twelve-year-old Wren loves makeup--special effect makeup, to be...

Intermediate fiction

It's boba time for Pearl Li!
Chen, Nicole, 1980- author. 
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Jessica Kim, this joyful, moving middle grade contemporary follows a big-hearted Taiwanese American girl as she aims to gain her family's acceptance and save her favorite boba tea shop by selling her handcrafted amigurumi dolls.  Pearl...

Intermediate fiction

Me and Banksy
Kyi, Tanya Lloyd, 1973- author. 
Paper Book
Dominica's private school is covered in cameras, and someone is hacking into them and posting embarrassing moments for the whole school to see. Like Ana picking her nose. When Dominica quickly changes her shirt from inside out in what she thinks is the privacy of a quiet corner in the library, she's...

Intermediate fiction

A tulip in winter : a story about folk artist Maud Lewis
Stinson, Kathy
Paper Book
A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty. Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of...

Non-fiction (narrative)

The LEGO ideas book
Dolan, Hannah, author 
Paper Book
A brand new edition of the best-selling LEGO® book of all time - with hundreds of all-new models! Unlock your imagination with this colourful treasury of more than 200 new building ideas created by LEGO® fan builders. Learn tips and tricks to become a better builder. Find out how...

Non-fiction

Art play!
Donnelly, Meredith Magee 
Paper Book
Get ready for an art adventure! Using paint, colored paper, clay, and other basic art supplies, preschoolers learn to tap into their natural artistic abilities with fun-filled projects shown through easy-to-follow, colorful photos. From making bubble prints and color collages to turning a T-shirt...

Non-fiction


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