I Want to Be an Artist

Written by Laura Driscoll · Illustrated by Catalina Echeverri

Part of the I Want to Be series

Explore the world of art careers with a young dreamer and their grandparent.

3.8 Goodreads · 37 ratings

32 pages· 352 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~260L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a young dreamer and their grandparent on a vibrant journey through the world of art. From painters to muralists, discover diverse artists and their creative spaces. Will this adventure inspire a future artist? Dive into this engaging tale that blends narrative with nonfiction, introducing young readers to the many ways art can be a career, not just a hobby. Perfect for early readers eager to explore the colorful world of community helpers and the endless possibilities of artistic expression.

From the publisher

For any child who loves making art! This Level One I Can Read story by Laura Driscoll, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, blends narrative with nonfiction, introducing many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa’s workspace. He’s a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist! Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art–and making art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a glossary.paintersculptorhand-lettering artistpottergraphic designerphotographerillustratoranimatorcartoonistbotanical illustratormuralist

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