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Dec 17, 2009 Heather rated information technology did not like it

Welcome to "Heather over-analyzes a children'southward volume nevertheless once again!"

I got this book at the library because I idea Margaret would similar information technology. She'southward in a coloring phase and thought it would get well with that.

The story started off nice enough. His parents and family are supportive of his desire to do art. When Tomie gets to kindergarten, he finds the quality of the fine art supplies disheartening. It was a overnice reminder: it's probably better that my kids have a few adept art supplies than a lot of crappy ones

Welcome to "Heather over-analyzes a children's book yet once again!"

I got this book at the library because I thought Margaret would like it. She's in a coloring phase and thought it would become well with that.

The story started off dainty plenty. His parents and family unit are supportive of his desire to do art. When Tomie gets to kindergarten, he finds the quality of the art supplies disheartening. It was a nice reminder: it's probably better that my kids take a few good art supplies than a lot of crappy ones. I think the quality of the materials definitely affects whether or not they'll want to go on with art. Who really wants to draw with those waxy crayons from the restaurant anyway?

But then information technology just got crappy. Tomie wasn't immune to utilize the crayons he brought to schoolhouse- with no caption. "You must all employ these same crayons- and yous can't wear downwardly the points!" Oi. I hate that schools accept rules but to take rules. And how are you supposed to use a crayon if yous tin can't use the betoken? Then when he finally does have fine art grade, it's virtually copying. The "compromise" of "you can draw what yous like afterwards you lot exercise what nosotros say" is a slap in the face up. "The most important things in schoolhouse are crowd control and getting through curriculum. Actually encouraging you to desire to learn and abound is something that might come later, after we regulate and put stipulations on you lot." Arg.

Having worked in the schools- in fact in a school commune that didn't feel art was important/academic enough for elementary schools, and having seen the herding and curriculum push, this just emphasized why I don't desire my kids in schools.

I recall dePaola was lucky to go through all that (this was autobiographical) and still become an illustrator. I don't think he came out unscathed, though, because he doesn't seem to realize that the "happy compromise" was no compromise at all.

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Jun fourteen, 2008 Janelle rated it it was amazing

Recommends information technology for: budding artist, fans of Tomie dePaola

Recommended to Janelle by: LeVar Burton

Tomie dePaola is one of my favorite children's author/illustrators. I love that this book is about how he became an artist.

It also discussed how other children have other hobbies and interests and talents, and how i finds a remainder between conformity/following rules, and individuality. The main focus is on how Tommy (Tomie) develops and shares his talents with the world (including through this book)

I especially loved the reference to the 64 box of Crayola crayons because anybody knows the Cr

Tomie dePaola is 1 of my favorite children's author/illustrators. I honey that this book is about how he became an creative person.

It besides discussed how other children have other hobbies and interests and talents, and how one finds a balance between conformity/following rules, and individuality. The primary focus is on how Tommy (Tomie) develops and shares his talents with the world (including through this book)

I especially loved the reference to the 64 box of Crayola crayons because anybody knows the Crayola crayons drew so much ameliorate than "school crayons."

This would be great to read with a few other dePaola books, and perchance follow it up with some coloring, with Crayola crayons of form!

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December 03, 2019 Melki rated it liked information technology

Young Tommy knows he wants to be an artist, merely he has his hopes and dreams continually squashed past a by-the-rules school curriculum. I realize this is autobiographical, and every thing turned out okay in the end, simply I still found information technology depressing.

My second read for Dewey'due south Opposite Readathon. 32 pages.

This has always been one of my favorite childhood books and it was a fun re-read as an adult. I could notwithstanding relate to Tommy and wanting to be able to color with the better non-schoolhouse crayons and beingness able to receive more one piece of newspaper to draw on.

I didn't realize this was somewhat based on Tomie's own babyhood and that made this re-read fifty-fifty meliorate. I've always loved his illustrations and this may be my favorite of his books and then f

My 2nd read for Dewey's Opposite Readathon. 32 pages.

This has ever been one of my favorite childhood books and information technology was a fun re-read every bit an developed. I could however relate to Tommy and wanting to exist able to color with the better non-school crayons and being able to receive more than one piece of paper to draw on.

I didn't realize this was somewhat based on Tomie's own childhood and that made this re-read even amend. I've always loved his illustrations and this may be my favorite of his books so far.

Loved seeing the support of Tomie'south family likewise as the art instructor willing to compromise.

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Sep 01, 2021 Chance Lee rated it it was amazing

Tomie dePaola's warm illustrations and friendly attitude are e'er refreshing. He is able to provide a detailed reflection on his babyhood in the 1940s with acceptance, and without bitterness and condescension. As a kickoff grader, he knew himself well enough to challenge arbitrary rules in an honest, constructive fashion. For him, this led to a lifetime of artistic success. May nosotros all detect peace and happiness, regardless of the environment nosotros grow up in. Tomie dePaola's warm illustrations and friendly attitude are e'er refreshing. He is able to provide a detailed reflection on his childhood in the 1940s with credence, and without bitterness and condescension. Equally a first grader, he knew himself well plenty to challenge arbitrary rules in an honest, constructive way. For him, this led to a lifetime of artistic success. May we all find peace and happiness, regardless of the environs we grow up in. ...more

Mar 24, 2011 Dolly rated it really liked it  · review of some other edition

Recommends it for: parents reading with their children

This is a fun tale that shows the beginnings of Tomie dePaola's involvement in drawing and his early years every bit an artist. The illustrations are classic dePaola and I dear the characters from some of his other stories featured in the pictures in the background. The story also offers a glimpse into his family'southward background, with Irish and Italian extended family unit members, a stay-at-dwelling house mother and a father who is a dentist. The story is interesting; I love that information technology shows the frustration of a young kid This is a fun tale that shows the beginnings of Tomie dePaola's interest in cartoon and his early years as an artist. The illustrations are classic dePaola and I love the characters from some of his other stories featured in the pictures in the background. The story likewise offers a glimpse into his family unit'due south background, with Irish and Italian extended family members, a stay-at-home mother and a father who is a dentist. The story is interesting; I love that it shows the frustration of a immature child with the rigid school rules and the compromise that an art teacher offers when young Tommy is adamant to have his way. I besides love that information technology shows him discovering both his passion and talent at a very young age. I hope our girls learn while they are still young what sparks a burn down inside themselves, thus helping to guide them on their journey to becoming an adult and finding an avocation, not just a job. ...more

This is a short autobiographical work about the artist author, and about how fifty-fifty as a boy he was an artist. Information technology did bring me back to how I valued those boxes of Crayola 64 colors of crayons. (When I was a scrap older and found boxes with an even bigger colour selection of crayons, I was in art heaven.) I was a bit bothered by the class of the resolution this story had re the boy's "permission" to be a the artist he was as a showtime grader, although Tomie dePaola certainly did ok with his background, s This is a short autobiographical piece of work nearly the artist writer, and about how even equally a boy he was an artist. Information technology did bring me back to how I valued those boxes of Crayola 64 colors of crayons. (When I was a bit older and establish boxes with an even bigger color choice of crayons, I was in art sky.) I was a bit bothered by the form of the resolution this story had re the boy'due south "permission" to be a the creative person he was equally a first grader, although Tomie dePaola certainly did ok with his background, and then I guess I shouldn't be perturbed. This volume did remind me of how art is sometimes taught in means that exercise not encourage the creativity almost all children possess if allowed to express it. I acknowledge inciting my attitude is not what the writer/artist seems to accept had in mind when he wrote and illustrated this book. ...more

My college professor read this to us in my "Art of the Picture Book" class. It is another keen story from the life of Tomie de Paola. He knows he wants to be an artist when he grows upward, and so he draws pictures everywhere - one time even on his sheets until his mom finds out. When he gets to schoolhouse, he is excited to accept art lessons with a real art instructor, but and then finds out he is required to use school crayons, use only one canvas of paper, and COPY what the instructor draws for them. He does work out a My higher professor read this to us in my "Art of the Picture Book" class. It is another keen story from the life of Tomie de Paola. He knows he wants to exist an creative person when he grows up, and then he draws pictures everywhere - once even on his sheets until his mom finds out. When he gets to schoolhouse, he is excited to have art lessons with a real art instructor, but then finds out he is required to use schoolhouse crayons, employ but 1 sheet of paper, and Re-create what the teacher draws for them. He does work out a compromise with the art teacher, and happily for all of u.s., actually did become an artist when he grew up. ...more

Jul 09, 2020 Shauna rated it it was amazing

Bully biography of the author/artist when he was a little boy with wonderful illustrations, of course. He always had an interest of and a talent for cartoon.

May 18, 2021 Emma rated it information technology was amazing

Gotta beloved elementary school art. Fun times.

Sep 01, 2021 Julie rated it it was astonishing

Beautiful book I shared with both my kids. I that we had on our bookshelf that was read over and over.

A cute piddling book that teaches children to do what they are passionate about and to never give on their dreams. I loved this volume because it showed a child growing up and doing what he always wanted to do, draw. 'Tommy', is passionate about drawing and has e'er been encouraged by his family in creating wonderful pictures. He loved to draw his own pictures however when he started fine art lessons in school, this wasn't always the case. He found his teacher dictated him into drawing what she wanted A cute little volume that teaches children to do what they are passionate nigh and to never give on their dreams. I loved this volume because it showed a child growing upward and doing what he always wanted to do, draw. 'Tommy', is passionate about cartoon and has always been encouraged past his family in creating wonderful pictures. He loved to depict his own pictures however when he started art lessons in school, this wasn't ever the case. He found his teacher dictated him into drawing what she wanted and not what he wanted. Tommy and his instructor soon worked out how they can let him describe his ain pictures. A uncomplicated, however happy story with excellent illustrations. I would recommend this volume for children aged 4-eight years of historic period. If I was a child again, this book would encourage me to think of a talent I might have and to think nearly how I tin can practise at making it successful. It could bring upwards a discussion in class in relation to the children's talents and how they tin can make information technology their own. ...more

This miniature autobiography is written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. This book covers only a minor portion of his life in extensive detail. The last part but lets the reader know what Tomie currently does. This volume is illustrated very well and the characters all actually have a fiddling grapheme to them even in that location is not much fourth dimension for character development in a short story such as this. Somehow Tomie manages to make each character very personal while yet getting his signal across, without This miniature autobiography is written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. This volume covers but a small-scale portion of his life in extensive detail. The last part only lets the reader know what Tomie currently does. This book is illustrated very well and the characters all really take a little graphic symbol to them fifty-fifty there is not much time for grapheme evolution in a short story such as this. Somehow Tomie manages to make each character very personal while still getting his point across, without making the volume excessively long.
The volume is a very easy read and it is sure to please. The reader wonders the whole fourth dimension whether or not Tomie volition ever go to draw. They are besides left frustrated every time Tomie is mad because the way that the writer describes his experiences is very real. ...more

Jun thirty, 2021 Kendra rated it it was amazing

I accept always loved Tomie dePaola'due south books growing up. Now, I am so happy to be able to share that joy with my ain children. This volume is about the author growing upward and how he always thought exterior the rules. I loved the simple-ness of the illustrations and yet they are so colorful. The story line is well thought of and well written. I also love the lesson that came with this story about existence your own self. It's a beautiful story and my kids loved listening to me equally I read from it's pages. I recomm I take always loved Tomie dePaola's books growing up. Now, I am and so happy to be able to share that joy with my own children. This volume is well-nigh the author growing upward and how he always thought outside the rules. I loved the simple-ness of the illustrations and nonetheless they are and so colorful. The story line is well thought of and well written. I also honey the lesson that came with this story about being your own self. Information technology'due south a cute story and my kids loved listening to me as I read from it'south pages. I recommend checking it out. ...more

This is another book I read to my little sister. She didn't seem to be interested in it much, and I constitute it incredibly boring. At that place was a lot of big words that I could barely even read then I don't think children will actually understand it unless you lot substitute them with different words. I think information technology'd be more for a younger male child than a girl. Information technology was virtually how the author came to exist an creative person. I would recommend it to young boys that are interested in art. This is another book I read to my fiddling sis. She didn't seem to exist interested in information technology much, and I found it incredibly boring. There was a lot of large words that I could barely fifty-fifty read so I don't remember children will really understand information technology unless y'all substitute them with different words. I think it'd exist more for a younger boy than a girl. Information technology was about how the writer came to exist an artist. I would recommend information technology to young boys that are interested in fine art. ...more than

Jan 19, 2012 Season Neal rated it really liked it

What I believe to be Tomie dePaola's life story. A young Tomie dePaola is excited to begin school because of art class. Yet, when his dreams of art class are destroyed past a instructor who doesn't allow the students be creative, the little boy doesn't let this bring him down. This is a cute story that students beloved and helps teach perseverance and believing in yourself. What I believe to exist Tomie dePaola'due south life story. A young Tomie dePaola is excited to begin school because of art course. Nonetheless, when his dreams of fine art class are destroyed past a teacher who doesn't allow the students be creative, the piddling boy doesn't let this bring him down. This is a cute story that students dearest and helps teach perseverance and believing in yourself. ...more

Sep 21, 2021 Emily Davis rated information technology it was amazing

The Fine art Lesson by Tomie DePaola is a picture story book about a picayune boy named Tommy who loves to draw and loves art. The story starts by explaining how Tommy's favorite think to do is to draw, while his other friends have other interests. Tommy learns a lot of knowledge from his twin cousins most fine art, and he is excited to start schoolhouse so that he tin accept an art teacher too. Nevertheless, Tommy cannot first his art lessons until commencement grade. Once he meets the art teacher, he tells her he wants to The Fine art Lesson by Tomie DePaola is a picture show story book about a picayune boy named Tommy who loves to draw and loves art. The story starts by explaining how Tommy's favorite think to practice is to draw, while his other friends take other interests. Tommy learns a lot of knowledge from his twin cousins about art, and he is excited to commencement schoolhouse so that he can have an art instructor besides. Yet, Tommy cannot start his art lessons until first class. One time he meets the fine art teacher, he tells her he wants to do more. She lets him complete the art lesson with the class, and with the fourth dimension left over, she lets him describe whatever he wants. He draws and draws, and he is even still cartoon when he is much much older. The ending is very sweetness because it shows Tommy as an old person in his own art studio with all of his drawings hung upwardly effectually him.

The illustrations throughout this book are outstanding. I dearest how some pages have a sequence of drawings, with different things going on to lucifer the text, all on one page. For example, when Tommy draws on his bedsheets, the summit illustrations show Tommy cartoon on his sheets with a flashlight, while the bottom illustrations show Tommy getting in trouble with his mom. This volume has a lot going on with the plot, and the illustrations are well done in guild to friction match the events perfectly. I love how many yellows and oranges are throughout the book; it creates a cool tone. The front end cover of the volume shows Tommy holding a bare canvas of paper with his materials in the groundwork and a moving-picture show of flowers. I honey how there is a bare sheet of paper in Tommy's hands because it creates some mystery for the readers what Tommy volition depict throughout the book. The back encompass is a yellowish / orange color, which creates consistency as this colour is present throughout the unabridged book likewise. Overall, I would highly recommend The Fine art Lesson for ages ii-v. Specifically, a instructor could employ this in the classroom when talking about hobbies.

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Jul 26, 2020 FM Family rated it really liked it

My 3 year old LOVES this 1. Nosotros're non certain why. Information technology'south one of those stories everyday stories where not much happens that sometimes I call up kids chronicle to. Or perchance she'south a budding artist and we haven't tapped into information technology yet. Or, most likely, she likes the meta quality of having a movie of Strega Nona on the wall at the end of this book, the story of the childhood of Tomie dePaola himself.

I enjoyed the story even on multiple readings, and appreciate the artless drama of getting 64 crayons an

My iii year old LOVES this one. Nosotros're not sure why. Information technology's one of those stories everyday stories where not much happens that sometimes I recall kids chronicle to. Or perchance she'southward a budding creative person and we haven't tapped into information technology yet. Or, almost likely, she likes the meta quality of having a movie of Strega Nona on the wall at the cease of this volume, the story of the childhood of Tomie dePaola himself.

I enjoyed the story even on multiple readings, and appreciate the childlike drama of getting 64 crayons and having your instructor say you lot couldn't even use them and you had to utilise the SCHOOL crayons instead. Although I will say a weakness of this story is that the solution the art teacher comes up with seems lacking. Tommy was then excited to have the opportunity to learn from a real artist, and in the end, she'south but showing him how to copy and then he draws some other picture on his own? I'one thousand hoping that she's providing some art tips in there somewhere too.

Anyway, dandy, relatable memoir of a child and some adults just doing their best.

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Oct 23, 2020 Aubry rated information technology really liked it

Plot: This book is about a kid named Tommy who wants to be an creative person when he grows up. His first 24-hour interval of kindergarten was not very nifty because the paints werent the best. He finds out he won't go art lessons until 1st grade which he is too upset about until he finally gets to first course and they won't let him use his crayons from dwelling. Finally, he explains to his instructor that he wants to be an artist so they allow him to employ another piece of newspaper with his ain crayons.
Illustrations: I love Plot: This volume is about a kid named Tommy who wants to be an artist when he grows up. His first 24-hour interval of kindergarten was not very great because the paints werent the all-time. He finds out he won't get art lessons until 1st grade which he is besides upset about until he finally gets to first grade and they won't let him use his crayons from abode. Finally, he explains to his instructor that he wants to be an artist and then they allow him to use some other piece of newspaper with his ain crayons.
Illustrations: I dear that his illustrations of his friends on the starting time few pages lucifer the books illustrations of them.
Themes: Perseverance, creativity
Personal Reaction: This book was very beautiful, I don't think it served much of a purpose in it's themes or lessons just perchance for an art course it could be a good volume nearly passion.
Curriculum Connexion: If I was an art teacher I would use this volume to show students how anyone can be an artist if that's what they set their listen out to exist.
TEKS: §117.105. Art, Form i, Adopted 2013 3.C discuss the use of art in everyday life
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Disappointing story, clearly autobiographical that goes into a bit too much unnecessary detail. The lesson is that you can nonetheless use your Crayola™ crayons in art class if you follow the rules of copying the sample artwork showtime, fifty-fifty if you lot've learned that existent artists don't re-create and you accept your ain full set of crayons.

The Crayola™ product placement is particularly jarring. They're just crayons. Kids shouldn't be making brand-identity value judgments. (Nor should adults.)

It's a bit of a let do

Disappointing story, clearly autobiographical that goes into a scrap too much unnecessary detail. The lesson is that you can all the same use your Crayola™ crayons in art class if y'all follow the rules of copying the sample artwork first, fifty-fifty if you've learned that real artists don't copy and you have your own full set of crayons.

The Crayola™ product placement is especially jarring. They're simply crayons. Kids shouldn't exist making brand-identity value judgments. (Nor should adults.)

It's a scrap of a permit down. Not an optimistic story or a strong lesson about being rewarded, just a middling tale of how maybe, after you follow all the rules, you'll go a tiny bit of elbowroom to actually express yourself.

It might be a distressing, realistic view of the world and its arbitrary rules and scant opportunity for self-expression, just that's not the kind of fun, optimistic book I desire to share with my kids.

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Feb 05, 2018 Atiyah Stewart rated it really liked it

This book takes yous through Tommy's life equally a developing artist. The main character expressed his love for drawing, simply was met with rules about what he could and could not do with his art. Tommy drew many pictures that related to the events or people in his life. Although Tommy was a adept piddling artist, he was met with a lot of button back from the adults in his life in regards to pursuing his dream.

The illustration in the story conveyed a warm and adorable feeling for the reader, even when the c

This book takes you through Tommy's life equally a developing artist. The main character expressed his dear for drawing, just was met with rules about what he could and could not practise with his art. Tommy drew many pictures that related to the events or people in his life. Although Tommy was a practiced picayune artist, he was met with a lot of push dorsum from the adults in his life in regards to pursuing his dream.

The illustration in the story conveyed a warm and adorable feeling for the reader, even when the character had problems with conveying his art on many surfaces. I appreciate the author's commitment of informing the reader's of his past. He besides gives immature readers a sense of familiarity, as a young 6 year old boy who finds a knack for drawing. It is great to have a story that my daughter can relate to in retrospect of becoming an creative person since she is outset to depict more than circle people.

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1. Summary: This story is about Tommy comes from a family of artists and who loves art. He is excited for art class in school, simply when he gets to school his fine art instructor is rude and doesn't let him be artistic, the manner he would like to exist. Although, Tommy knows what the truthful meaning of art is because of his aunts.

2. Review: I recollect this is a wonderful story to read to young children considering it tells a story virtually a boy who loves art! This book is relatable to children in school and experiencing

ane. Summary: This story is almost Tommy comes from a family of artists and who loves fine art. He is excited for art class in schoolhouse, but when he gets to schoolhouse his fine art instructor is rude and doesn't let him be artistic, the mode he would similar to be. Although, Tommy knows what the truthful significant of art is because of his aunts.

two. Review: I recall this is a wonderful story to read to young children because information technology tells a story almost a male child who loves art! This volume is relatable to children in school and experiencing teachers like Tommy'due south. Information technology is also relatable to children who love to draw or pigment! It is a smashing read with great illustrations!

iii. This volume can exist paired with "Henri's Scissors" by Jeanette Wintertime because they are both stories that have to with loving fine art and being artistic!

4. "Tommy knew that real artists didn't copy". This quote tin be used to connect literacy to fine art and have the students create their own art and be creative.

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Nov 12, 2019 K.M. Hudson rated information technology actually liked it

Tomie dePaola is one of my favorite children's books authors. This particular book is a memoir.

This volume follows Tommy a budding creative person who loved to draw from the time he was very lilliputian. His crayon pictures were all over his firm and his father'south barber shop.

When Tommy got to go to schoolhouse for the start time he was excited to take his showtime art lesson. Except that he found out he could only take one piece of paper and couldn't exercise his own art!

Eventually, the teacher relented and he got to do

Tomie dePaola is one of my favorite children'south books authors. This particular book is a memoir.

This book follows Tommy a budding artist who loved to draw from the fourth dimension he was very little. His crayon pictures were all over his house and his father's barber shop.

When Tommy got to become to school for the first time he was excited to accept his offset fine art lesson. Except that he found out he could only have one slice of paper and couldn't do his ain fine art!

Eventually, the teacher relented and he got to practice his ain art with his own big box of crayons.

The book is adorable as it includes many of Tomie dePaola pictures for his book.

The volume gets 4 multicolored Stars. Disclosure: I own a copy of this volume for my ain collections the views expressed are 100% my ain and may differ from your opinions.
-Michelle

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Nov 29, 2019 Julianna Muth rated it it was amazing

"The Art Lesson" past Tomie dePaola is the story of a boy, Tommy, who wants nothing more than to have an art class with the art teacher in school. "He could tell she was an artist because she wore a blueish smock over her wearing apparel and she ever carried a large box of thick colored chalk." When Tommy finally has the opportunity for his fine art lesson, to his horror he is told he must use merely ane paper, apply dull school crayons, and COPY the instructed drawing lesson. Luckily the fine art teacher recognizes Tommy'southward "The Art Lesson" past Tomie dePaola is the story of a boy, Tommy, who wants zero more than to have an art class with the art teacher in school. "He could tell she was an creative person because she wore a blue smock over her dress and she always carried a big box of thick colored chalk." When Tommy finally has the opportunity for his art lesson, to his horror he is told he must use just i paper, use dull school crayons, and COPY the instructed drawing lesson. Luckily the art teacher recognizes Tommy's need to create and a deal is struck. Tomie dePaola'southward books reference events from his childhood similar "Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs," "The Baby Sister," where he paints an interesting picture show of a little boy growing up in the 1940'due south. It is amazing to have the twenty/20 hindsight and know that Tommy grows up to be an honor winning, acclaimed artist and storybook illustrator. Whatever book past dePaola is a winner. ...more

Tommy e'er knew he wanted to be an artist growing up and would always draw everything he saw around him. He's shocked when in his first Kindergarten fine art lesson the art teacher asks him to copy!

This book is an case of a quality volume. According to the evaluation criteria for nonfiction located in Children's Literature, Briefly, this is a quality book. I chose to apply the nonfiction criteria as this volume is based on the actual life of the author. On 6 out of 10 of the criteria, I scored it a 10

Tommy e'er knew he wanted to be an artist growing up and would always describe everything he saw around him. He's shocked when in his first Kindergarten art lesson the art teacher asks him to copy!

This book is an case of a quality book. Co-ordinate to the evaluation criteria for nonfiction located in Children's Literature, Briefly, this is a quality volume. I chose to use the nonfiction criteria as this volume is based on the actual life of the author. On 6 out of 10 of the criteria, I scored information technology a x. I remember this book overall gives an accurate representation of the early life of our author. I personally loved the book and feel that my students will also.

Hereafter Educators!
An action you can do with your students is to take them have a chat about things they might exist passionate about, and and so have them create a book based on those things. They can and so share it with the grade!

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Awards: North/A
Appropriate Form Levels: k-5
Summary: The Art Lesson is a fantastic story based on Tommie dePaola's life--revolving effectually a immature boy named Tommie who loves to describe. Tommie knows that existence an artist is what he wants to practise for the rest of his life, and by the end of the story it comes to fruition.
Review: I am a big fan of Tommie dePaola's work and this story is no exception. The Art Lesson is a true "follow your dreams" story that will hit dwelling house with a lot of childre Realistic Fiction
Awards: Northward/A
Appropriate Course Levels: m-5
Summary: The Art Lesson is a fantastic story based on Tommie dePaola'due south life--revolving around a young boy named Tommie who loves to describe. Tommie knows that being an artist is what he wants to do for the remainder of his life, and by the end of the story it comes to fruition.
Review: I am a large fan of Tommie dePaola's work and this story is no exception. The Fine art Lesson is a truthful "follow your dreams" story that volition striking home with a lot of children. Equally ever, the artwork is astonishing and truly adds to the work.
In-Class Uses:
-Inspire children to share their own passions and futurity goals
-Encourage children to use artwork every bit a form of expression ...more

Nov 29, 2020 Olivia Martino rated information technology actually liked information technology

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Kindergarten-ii
Tommy loves making art and is excited when he learns that there is an art teacher that will be coming to his school. He learns, however, that he must follow the directions exactly and copy the teacher's art. Tommy sticks up for himself and finds a compromise where he is able to follow directions and make his own fine art, too.
This book is nifty for teaching individuality. In today's world, we should exist celebrating uniqueness and special talents, and this book does exactly that. No awards
Kindergarten-2
Tommy loves making art and is excited when he learns that there is an art teacher that will be coming to his school. He learns, nevertheless, that he must follow the directions exactly and re-create the teacher's art. Tommy sticks upwards for himself and finds a compromise where he is able to follow directions and make his own fine art, too.
This book is great for didactics individuality. In today'southward world, nosotros should be celebrating uniqueness and special talents, and this volume does exactly that.
Activity where I give students a prompt (writing or drawing) but no directions, thus they must allow their inventiveness smoothen through // a journal entry nigh your special talent that students would accept the opportunity to show off and be proud of.
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Jul x, 2017 Lynn Davidson rated information technology it was amazing

Tommy's favourite thing was to draw pictures. In fact, he wanted to be an artist when he grew upwardly. Tommy could hardly await to outset school where he'd have an art instructor, only when he got to schoolhouse he found out he'd have to expect until course one. When school concluded that year Tommy practiced all summer. When school started again Tommy took his new box of Crayola crayons to use in form one. Things didn't go as well every bit Tommy hoped, only when he followed his teachers' instructions he establish their comprom Tommy'due south favourite matter was to draw pictures. In fact, he wanted to exist an artist when he grew upwardly. Tommy could hardly expect to beginning school where he'd accept an fine art teacher, but when he got to school he constitute out he'd take to await until grade i. When school ended that year Tommy practiced all summer. When school started over again Tommy took his new box of Crayola crayons to apply in grade one. Things didn't go equally well as Tommy hoped, only when he followed his teachers' instructions he institute their compromise was the best mode to work out his problem.
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Sep 26, 2017 Jessica rated it really liked it

The Art Lesson is the (sorta) autobiographical story of honey illustrator and story-teller, Tomie dePaola. Fans of dePaola will non be disappointed with this charming tale of young Tommy, who knows he's destined to exist an artist. He's given a large box of crayons for his birthday, only he's bummed when he can't use them at school. He waits all twelvemonth to get lessons from a existent art teacher, but is disappointed when he's instructed exercise the same drawing as the rest of the class. Children and adults alik The Art Lesson is the (sorta) autobiographical story of love illustrator and story-teller, Tomie dePaola. Fans of dePaola will not exist disappointed with this charming tale of young Tommy, who knows he's destined to be an artist. He's given a big box of crayons for his birthday, but he's bummed when he tin can't utilise them at school. He waits all year to become lessons from a real fine art teacher, merely is disappointed when he's instructed practice the same drawing as the rest of the class. Children and adults alike will relate to dePaolo'south story and be glad to know that he persevered in achieving his dream, creating a delightful body of work and The Art Lesson is not to be missed. ...more

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.

He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Come across the Barkers.

Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Accolade, the Newbery Honor Laurels, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.

He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.

Tomie dePaola and his piece of work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Laurels Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.

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