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

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

Amelia Bedelia chalks one up
Parish, Herman 
Paper Book
Amelia Bedelia's mother is feeling blue, so she decides to head to town for lunch and a little shopping. Amelia Bedelia is having a playdate of her own, and she decides to make her mom feel better. How By covering the driveway, house, and garage with colorful chalk pictures. Amelia...

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
"Gigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this ­enchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young ­readers coming back again and again. A must-buy." --School Library Journal (starred review) "The text is...

Reader

Aaron Slater and the sneaky snake
Beaty, Andrea 
Paper Book
Zookeeper Fred loves snakes, but his favorite is a tiny green snake named Vern. Vern is sneaky and constantly tries to hide in Fred's lunch. When Vern gets loose in the zoo and lands atop a boy's head, it's trouble!

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

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

Art lab for kids--express yourself! 52 creative adventures to find your voice through drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture
Schwake, Susan 
Paper Book
A fun collection of art activities that encourage children to create freely, using their own thoughts and experiences as a guide.

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. 
Ebook

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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