The Paper Dolls (2014)

The Paper Dolls (2014)

by Julia Donaldson

ISBN: 9781447220145

   Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Story in Rhyme  Theme: Creativity, Art

Summary:A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens. A stunning, rhythmical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from the author of THE GRUFFALO, and new illustrating talent Rebecca Cobb. (Credits to Bookdepository)

The Dot (2004)

The Dot (2004)

by Peter Reynolds

ISBN: 9781844281695
Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Grade 2  Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.1
Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.1.9

Lexile: AD500L     DRA: 20    Guided Reading Program (Fountas and Pinnell):L   
Age: 6+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Inspiring Story  Theme: Creativity and Imagination,Individuality

Synopsis:With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark — and follow where it takes us.
Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw; she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds's delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us. (Credits to Scholastic)

Mouse Paint

Mouse Paint (1989)

by Ellen Stoll Walsh

ISBN: 0590132075

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.2

IL by AR: Lower Grade    RL by AR: Gr.2.2

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.2.0

Lexile: 250L

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 1-2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Animal Story, Award-Winning Story

Synopsis:  Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color.  The simple design and humor will appeal to children who love to splash in paint, and to parents, who'll appreciate this lighthearted lesson in color.(Credits to Scholastic)

Beautiful Oops

Beautiful Oops (2010)

by Barney Saltzberg

ISBN: 9780761157281

Interest Level by Follett: K-Gr.3    Reading Level by Follett: Gr.2.6

  Age: 4+    UK Equivalent: Early Years, Key Stage 1-2

Type: Picture Book, Board Book, US Book     Genre: Inspiring Story

Synopsis: Demonstrates the many ways that torn, crinkled, and smudged bits of paper can be transformed into various shapes and images. (Credits to Follett)