I Am an Artist

This book respects the reader’s creativity and own ability to see the world. It contains drawings that are unfinished to tease the eye of the reader. It asks open ended questions about how we see the world. I really like this book.

This book beautifully and simply expresses the philosophy of the Lincoln Center Institute for Arts in Education, where I received training (I'm an elementary teacher). Basically, it is that art is about WAYS OF LOOKING, noticing, and interacting fully with our environment........appreciating the different, the beautiful, and the meaningful, for each of us as individuals. Cultivating this aesthetic awareness helps us live more fully, and connect to humanity. This book, appropriate for about age 4 and up, gently demonstrates this, and provides a valuable reminder for us grownups. On each page of 1-2 sentences, the narrator describes how her careful noticings of simple beauty makes her an artist. Truly, we all have it in us. Also, if this type of thinking excites you, try the work of Lincoln Center Institute's philosopher-in residence, Maxine Greene. Her new book, Reflections on the Blue Guitar: The Lincoln Center Lectures, can inspire your own reflections and connections. Enjoy!

Purchased as part of a homeschool curriculum. The book is well made with bright pictures. My 3yo granddaughter loved the book.

I bought this as a baby gift - the start of a library for him. It was one of my favorite books to read in my classroom. I wish it had been around when my children were young. It is encouraging and important that every child realizes they are an artist.

It's a nice book, and I'm glad we spent the week reading it, but not my favorite. It feels a little dated, in a way that the "timeless classics" don't ever feel. But the kids still liked it, and I believe it makes our collection a little more well-rounded.

I bought this for my 1 yr old granddaughter who's parents are amazing artists. I thought it was very simple but profound. She may not be old enough to really enjoy it now but I know it will become special for her soon

I liked this book a lot ! If you can keep the kids still,for the time it takes to read it. It has a fantastic message. I had my older students read it aloud and I believe that it was just as effective.

Wonderful book. Do not bend & put in the mailbox. Bending & stuffing in mailbox ruins the cover.

beautiful. thanks

The students in my class loved both the visual images and the descriptive language of this book. It was a delight to read it to them.

love this bookhelps to build confidence in young artists

Inspiring. Sparks creativity in children. Inspires to open a lot of doors when you see simple things.