Choosing the right book for your little one is never an easy task. Especially when you are raising a gregarious little book worm, who finished books by the minute? I know the pain, ‘coz I have one at home who is just that!
Learning to draw and paint is fun when they start with- but art- just like any other field, needs a dedicated approach and undeterred love and passion to continue as a hobby for a lifetime.
This collection of books for kids of all ages teaches kids about the life and times of some of the best artists- both Indian and International and how they fell in love with the world of colours and paints. At KSP Book Club, we loved putting together this list, which I hope you shall like too!
So go ahead and access the list. Also, don’t forget to inform your friends and family about the KSP Book Club Subscription- and how you are liking it, how it saves your time in hunting the best books for your kids. We have planned some fab stuff in the coming months and I can’t wait to share them with you. If you have any queries, feedback or suggestions on what the coming weeks should feature- I would love to hear them. Please write to me at [email protected]
1. Raza’s Bindu
Age: 8 yrs & above
2. Art is a Verb
The right start for your li’l bookworms. The work of a debutant author, Art is a Verb introduces your kids to various key concepts in art in a language and format they will love.
Age: 7+
3. Rebel With A Paintbrush
Age: 9-12 yrs
4. Paint Like Franz Marc
Katha Books strikes again with this delightful book that teaches kids how to draw their favourite creatures on the planet, with a little creativity and lots of colours. Teaching the young minds the artistic style of Franz Marc while not sounding preachy at all, this book will get your little ones interested in arts the right way.
Age: 8-14 yrs
5. Picasso & The Girl With The Ponytail
How can you draw inspiration from men around you? Especially if they are a world-renowned artist, how does that help you?! Find out as your kids will end up picking up the art tool when they finish this book!
Age: 6-9 yrs
6. Leonard & The Flying Boy
How can you draw inspiration from men around you? Especially if they are a world-renowned artist, how does that help you?! Find out as your kids will end up picking up the art tool when they finish this book!
Age: 6-9 yrs
7. Vincent Can’t Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky
How do you explain the greatness of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings to a young child? This book does it a language that your kids can understand. How his sleepless nights and walks inspired him to create some of the best artistic masterpieces – this book tells it all.
Age: 4-8 yrs
8. Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
The author, Monica Brown, uses the animals in Frida Kahlo’s life to win the hearts of kids to explain to us, her evolution as a world-renowned artist. The greatness of the artist’s works might be a little too much for the young minds to comprehend, but they will be able to relate to her life with the help of the amazing illustrations this book gives us.
Age: 4-8 yrs
9. Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You’ll Ever Need to Be the Artist You’ve Always Wanted to Be
Author: By Kathryn Temple
An ideal guide you want to get your kids (8 years and above) who are serious about their passion for drawing and arts!
10. How to Draw for Kids: Learn to Draw Step by Step, Easy and Fun
Author: By Dp Kids
A book for kids 4 years and above, on the simple projects they can take up that, will help them fall in love with arts and crafts. With more than 45 projects on simple themes, this one is a must-have in your child’s collection.
11. Step-by-Step Drawing Book
Author: By Fiona Watt
This step-by-step activity book for kids with ample space to practise their sketches will help kids understand the basics of drawing and inspire them to work on it.
12. Big Drawing Book (Usborne)
Author: By Fiona Watt
The ideal start for your preschoolers to learn drawing, this one will inspire them to try out figures from simple animals to monsters and lots more!
13. Easy Draw (Set of 5 Books)
Author: By Dreamland Publications
This simple set of books featuring easy illustrations helps your kids work on their fine motor skills and grip, as they breeze through the drawings.
14. My Book of Art & Craft – Pack (5 Titles)
Author: By Dreamland Publications
Not just arts, your kids will learn how to cut and paste and make simple crafts of things all around them with this set of books by Dreamland Publications.
15. Gikso Art and Craft 1 – Activity Book for Kids Age 4 to 8 Years Old Includes Colouring and Sticker Activities
Author: By GIKSO
This 34-page book for kids 4-7 years old teaches your kids a host of fun activities such as join the dots, vegetable printing, spray painting, etc.
16. Easy Origami (Dover Origami Papercraft)
Author: By John Montroll
Raising a mini origami lover? We all love it, don’t we?! Get your kids to fall in love with the hobby that you loved as a child, with this simple guide.
17. The Dot
When little Vashti thinks she isn’t quite capable at drawing and is bad at that- her teacher comes up with a creative and innovative idea to help inspire the little girl and try with a different perspective. A brilliant read for the young minds!
18. The Magic Paintbrush
Julia Donaldson’s story of all the magic that Shen can create with her colours and paintbrush to help the poor in the society takes a turn when an evil emperor enters the scene. What does Shen do, does she fight for her causes or buckle under pressure? Find out!
19. My Museum
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder they say. Which is so true! An art museum for a little boy can actually get a lot overwhelming and boring. While others appreciate the different forms of art, here’s what this boy decided to focus upon and it is something you find your kids doing often too!
20. Henri’s scissors
A picture book that wonderfully describes the life of Henri-Emile Matisse, who impressed the world with his drawings and his ability to think creatively, all with a challenge that he faced in life. An inspiring book for young artists.
21. Harold & The Purple Crayon
Does a crayon have the power to create the world? Read this story that revolves around a boy, who with his purple crayon has a power to create a world of his own by simply drawing with it. The book led to a series of other books and inspired many adaptations.
22. Mix It Up
From the creator of Press Here, this is a wonderful book that introduces your kids to the world of colours and magic! Trust your kids to stick to it all day long- you’ve been warned!
23. Ish
From the creator of the very popular book, The Dot, this book is all about why your kids’ creativity and joy towards drawing is more important than structures and careful drawings. How does little Ramon learn this? Find out.
24. I’m Not Just A Scribble
A great book that teaches kids about inclusion and acceptance, here is the story of little scribble who sadly comes to terms with just how bad he is and how he explains to the other drawings to be more kind towards him! A fun and interesting read for the kids!
25. Sky Colour
Teach your kids to think outside the box with this creative picture book that tells us the story of little Marisol and how she imagines a sky, without the colour blue!
26. Press Here
One of Herve Tullet’s bestselling book this one is ideal for your tiny readers to get them all excited to turn the pages and flip the book. A simple book on colours and shapes, get your kids excited with each page that makes it an evergreen bestseller!
27. Beautiful Oops!
One of the most delightful picture books that teaches kids to not fret over the small mistakes they make and how best to use the opportunity to make something better out it! Your kids will love this!
28. Children’s Book of Art: An Introduction to the World’s Most Amazing Paintings and Sculptures
29. A Trail Of Paint
30. Bob The Artist
How do you explain to a 3-year-old to be confident about oneself and not be bothered with the comments the world shall pass on about you? This book does it with a story about Bob the bird.
Mansi Zaveri
KSP Team
