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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1989 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
The Art Lesson
Written by Tomie dePaola
Part of the Paperstar Book series
A young artist faces strict art class rules. Can creativity survive?
32 pages· 1,043 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Young Tommy dreams of being an artist, but school art lessons come with unexpected rules. As he struggles with these constraints, a wise teacher offers a path to balance creativity and structure. Will Tommy find a way to express his individuality within the confines of the classroom? Discover how a budding artist navigates the challenges of growing up while staying true to himself in this inspiring tale.
From the publisher
Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,043
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 47730
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1997
- First published
- January 1, 1989
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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