FICTION

Let's Paint!

by Gabriel ALBOROZO
Let's Paint! illus. by Gabriel Alborozo. 32p. Allen & Unwin. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781743313695.
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K-Gr 3—This playful invitation comes with a strong message: there is no single way to paint. A boy and girl interact with adult artists as they move through the planning and execution stages of creating a painting. The importance of an idea leads to the different techniques and the resulting emotions. Throughout, individuality, creativity, and variety are encouraged. The illustrations extend the brief text while adding abundant humor, including a dog romping through nearly every spread. The spot art done in primary colored artwork with black-line details is contrasted against pure white backgrounds from cover to cover. Snails, elephants, children, and dogs—everyone paints in this feel-good introduction.—Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI
Reviewed by Carol S. Surges , May 01, 2014

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