Looking for excellent children's books about painting? 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.
Explore 10,000 years of art history, from ancient pigments to modern masterpieces.
A painter's creations spring to life, but at what cost?
Can Marisol paint a sky without blue? Discover her creative journey.
A young Frida Kahlo's imaginary friend transforms her pain into art.
Discover the life of an artist who captured the American spirit.
Imagine snowmen through the eyes of famous artists.
A girl discovers winter's beauty through art and a tiny moth.
A strict teacher meets a student who colors outside the lines, challenging her view of art.
Can art transform a gray city into a vibrant community?
Three friends must stop a mad scientist's evil painting from being sold at an art show and spreading its dark powers beyond the school grounds.
Sturdy, inviting books about painting for the youngest readers and listeners.
A child paints everything, including himself, before Mama discovers the colorful chaos.
Discover numbers through vibrant, mouthwatering art.
Discover endless painting possibilities with just your hands and paint.
Can the queen of clean tackle the messiest meanies yet?
Discover the beauty of the New Mexico desert through Georgia O'Keeffe's eyes.
Discover the vibrant world of birds through Audubon's eyes.
Discover the vibrant world of colors through Bob Ross's iconic paintings and charming insights.
Explore love through touch and feel in this sensory book for little ones.
A princess transforms her dull room with a splash of color.
Discover nature's beauty through Bob Ross's iconic paintings.
Explore spooky textures and create art with your child.
Explore festive textures and create holiday art with your child.
Illustrated read-alouds about painting for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A rabbit's leap into paint reveals a colorful world.
Dinosaurs explore art history, transforming iconic masterpieces with playful twists.
Discover how a tragic accident shaped Frida Kahlo's iconic art and legacy.
A girl finds freedom through art, painting her world despite physical constraints.
Discover the hidden magic in everyday life through a young girl's eyes.
Naomi paints a mural to preserve her changing neighborhood and discovers love in unexpected places.
Uncover the journey of a beloved TV painter who found joy in happy accidents.
A lively cat leaps into Monet's paintings, eluding capture.
An artist defies tradition, capturing fleeting light and revolutionizing art.
A boy merges art and activism to change the world.
An artist fights for justice through his powerful art in a new land.
An astronaut's artistic journey captures the moon's beauty beyond the lens.
Longer stories about painting for developing and independent readers.
A porch painting turns chaotic when a squirrel distracts Tabby the cat.
A young artist overcomes adversity to inspire the world.
A pioneering woman defies norms to uncover the secrets of butterflies.
A secret sketch may unravel Georgia's family ties and redefine her friendships.
Discover the idealistic world of Norman Rockwell through his iconic American paintings.
The life of Leonardo da Vinci is explored in this biography.
A biography of Pablo Picasso's life and art
A young girl from Mexico becomes an artist after a devastating bus accident changes her life forever
Discover how a shy boy redefined art and became a cultural icon.
A biography of Claude Monet, a famous French painter, from his childhood to his death, highlighting his struggles and successes as an artist
Help a cloud create its first rainbow in an interactive adventure.
A doodle heist spirals into chaos at the museum. Can Drew save the masterpieces?
