Suggested Workshop Booklist

Written By Maria Tuttle

This curated selection of books ignites a love for art and exploration in children, introducing them to vibrant colors, playful shapes, and the joy of art-making.

[*indicates books used in workshop]

  • Campoy, Isabel and Theresa Howell. Maybe Something Beautiful. (2016).

  • Carle, Eric. Little Cloud. (1996).*

  • Carle, Eric. What’s Your Favorite Color. (2015). 

  • Chung, Arree. Mixed: A Colorful Story. (2018).* 

  • Chung, Arree. Remixed: A Blended Family. (2022).

  • Coppo, Marianna. Ray. (2020).

  • Dean, Kimberly & James. Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock! (2020).*

  • Dewdney, Anna. Apprediendo con Llama Llama: Colores. (2022).* 

  • Dewdney, Anna. Learning with Llama Llama: Shapes. (2023).*

  • Ehlert, Lois. Leaf Man. (2005).*

  • Hoban, Tana. Is it red? Is it yellow? Is it blue? (1978). 

  • De Paula, Tomie. The Art Lesson. (1989).* 

  • Kyle, Tracy. A Paintbrush for Paco. (2018).*

  • Lionni, Leo. Little Blue and Little Yellow. (1959).*

  • Miller, Tim. Izzy Paints. (2022).* 

  • Jonas, Ann. Color Dance. (2010). 

  • Johnson, Crockett. Harold and the Purple Crayon. (1955).

  • Saltzberg, Barney. What do you see? A Conversation in Pictures. (2022). 

  • Saltzberg, Barney. Beautiful Oops. (2010).* 

  • Sonenshine, Randi. The Nest That Wren Built. (2020).

  • Tullet, Herve. Mix It Up. (2014).*

  • Walsh, Ellen Stoll. Mouse Count. (1995).

  • Walsh, Ellen Stoll. Mouse Paint. (1989).* 

  • Walsh, Ellen Stoll. Mouse Shapes. (2007).*

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