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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Illusions in art [board book] animals
Urban, Chiêu Anh, 1970- author. 
Paper Book
These illusions will play tricks on your eyes! ! Find two animals on each page in a clever, stylish exploration of negative and positive space for the very young. Singing, tweeting, small and round. Lion likes this whistler's sound. Look...

Boardbook

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

Emily's idea
Evans, Christine (Christine N.) 
Paper Book
How a simple creative act spreads a message of love and acceptance around the world? Emily's idea started small. Many beautiful ideas do. She folded, doodled, and snipped. But also, like many ideas, Emily's small idea grew. When a...

Picturebook

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

The artivist
Smith, Nikkolas, 1985- author, illustrator. 
Paper Book
An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist." When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more. He...

Picturebook

Naaahsa is an artist!
Heavy Shield, Hali, author, illustrator. 
Paper Book
Naaahsa says art is a language everyone understands. Sometimes we make art together. We draw, we bead, we sing. Sometimes Naaahsa tells stories in Blackfoot. I even get to go with her to see her art show at the National Gallery. Naaahsa is famous for her art, but I love her hugs best! ...

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 
Paper Book
Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! When Amelia Bedelia's mother is having a "gray day," Amelia Bedelia knows just what to do to make it...

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 
Paper Book
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...

Primary fiction

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

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

Arts and thefts
Hymas, Allison K. 
Paper Book
Middle school retrieval specialist Jeremy Wilderson must team up with preteen private detective Becca Mills once again to solve his most mind-boggling case yet in this action-packed MAX novel. Ahh, summer vacation! Jeremy Wilderson, Scottsville Middle School's first (and only)...

Intermediate 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

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

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

Many points of me
Gertler, Caroline 
Paper Book
"Sensitive and thoughtful--a story about loss, friendship, and the beauty of self-discovery."--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me When Georgia finds a secret sketch her late father--a famed artist--left behind, the discovery leads her down a path...

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 big book of nature art
Zommer, Yuval, author, illustrator. 
Paper Book
Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco way for young children to connect creatively with nature. From bestselling author Yuval Zommer, The Big Book of Nature Art is packed with...

Non-fiction

Art lab for kids--express yourself! 52 creative adventures to find your voice through drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture
Schwake, Susan 
Paper Book
Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself contains 52 brand new original art projects that will draw out each young artist as they discover their style, document their thoughts, and build confidence in their unique perspective. Each lesson asks questions and offers personal choices...

Non-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

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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