Books About Art Class

The Best Art Class Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about art class? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Art Class

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Golden Hour

By Niki Smith

A high school student returns from spring break to a school recovering from a traumatic event and finds grounding through photography, friendship, and a calf named Daisy.

248 pages· 6,704 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,287 ratings

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Summary: Manuel Soto, grappling with anxiety after a traumatic event, finds unexpected solace in photography and new friendships. Partnered with classmates Sebastian and Caysha for a project, Manuel discovers peace on a cattle farm and joy in a newborn calf's antics. As they prepare for the county fair, Manuel faces his fears, opens his heart, and discovers first love. Will he find healing and hope in this rural escape?

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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2013

Too Much Glue

By Jason Lefebvre

A student gets stuck to the table in art class after using too much glue.

32 pages· 699 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,292 ratings

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Summary: Matty adores glue, crafting wild projects with his dad. In art class, he ignores warnings and belly-flops into a gluey mess, becoming stuck. His classmates' zany rescue attempts fail, leaving Matty to devise a clever escape. Will his imagination free him, or is he destined to be a permanent art piece?

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