The Art Lesson
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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?

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32 pages· 1,043 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD540L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698115729
LCCN
88027617
OCLC
59830018

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