© Sue Clancy 2023

About the Author Illustrator:

Sue Clancy, an American artist, author, and illustrator who lives in Washington state is known for her whimsical, timeless, comforting, quirky and oddly cute art images and artist books often featuring animals. Though she is the author/artist for more than 6 books and numerous fine art exhibits she is still very carefully supervised in her art studio by a miniature longhaired dachshund and a tabby cat. Clancy loves to read, cook and play with words and pictures. You can see more about Clancy’s art here: www.sueclancy.com

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© Sue Clancy 2023

Watch the artist Clancy make Thumb Birds!

About the Author Illustrator:

Sue Clancy, an American artist, author, and illustrator who lives in Washington state is known for her whimsical, timeless, comforting, quirky and oddly cute art images and artist books often featuring animals. Though she is the author/artist for more than 6 books and numerous fine art exhibits she is still very carefully supervised in her art studio by a miniature longhaired dachshund and a tabby cat. Clancy loves to read, cook and play with words and pictures. You can see more about Clancy’s art here: www.sueclancy.com

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Читайте українською – Read in Ukrainian

© Storyberries 2022

Читайте українською – Read in Ukrainian

Ukrainian Space Hotel will be available for international readers to purchase through the Noosphere Store – check back in at this page for more details in the coming days.

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by the children of Ukraine in the Noosphere Space Art Challenges 2019-2022

Book design by Jade Maitre

Music Video by “Swimmey Texture” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Transition One” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Adding the Sun” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) , “Enchanted Valley” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) , “Frost Waltz (Alternate)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Why do we look at art? Why should we care about it? How do we make it? What is art anyway? These and other questions lie at the heart of these ten books, with plenty of opportunities for young learners to get their hands messy along the way. And, honestly, parents can learn right alongside their children–because there’s no such thing as knowing too much about art.

“The School of Art: Learn How to Make Great Art with 40 Simple Lessons” by Teal Triggs and Daniel Frost

 

“Colour, composition, line, perspective–this illustrated guide is the perfect way to help kids take their creative skills for a spin. There are forty lessons, accompanied by forty try-at-home activities, and together they form a solid art-and-design foundation for anyone who’s ever been curious. Welcome to the School of Art!” Storyberries

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“Mix It Up! by Hervé Tullet

“This interactive, read-aloud exploration of colour will delight the whole family. Preschoolers and early readers will love the chance to mix different shades and test different combinations, coming into an understanding of how adding colours together creates totally new ones. And parents will love watching their children’s artistic imaginations come alive.” .Storyberries

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“These Colors Are Bananas” by Jason Fulford and Tamara Shopsin

“This art lover’s guide to a range of hues, inspired by the Whitney Museum, takes everything you think you know about color and blows it up into a rainbow of possibilities. So many different objects we see every day can come in so many different shades that it’s a whole project of its own to even try to name them all! Take your child on a ride of richly realized colors, as seen on apples, dogs, and the grass under our feet.” Storyberries

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“I’m NOT Just a Scribble…” by Diane Alber

“Sometimes, to create amazing art, you’ve got to start with a scribble. This colorful, visually recognizable story will take kids on a journey of exploration and acceptance across different types of drawings. In the end, they’ll learn that it takes all kinds of skills and personalities to build the rich world of art.” Storyberries

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“Art Workshops for Children” by Hervé Tullet

“Making art is pretty great. Making it together is even better. Parents and teachers will find in this book the ideal tool for organizing and running fun and fruitful workshops for young people. From home to school to a party to a museum, the activities will show kids (and adults!) that art can be encountered–and loved–everywhere.” Storyberries

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“How to Draw All The Things for Kids” by Alli Koch

This book has it all in a wonderfully light hearted and easy-to-follow format. As well as giving clear instructions on how to draw all kinds of things, young artists are encouraged to develop their own flavour and style. This would make a beautiful gift – one that is sure to please and to be used over and over again. Storyberries

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“Why is Art Full of Naked People? and other vital questions about art” by Susie Hodge

 

“This book is full of questions we all have about art–from its history and its creators to its weird trends–but only kids are brave enough to ask. Twenty-two of those questions make their way into these pages, providing kids the space, imagery, and information to draw their own conclusions about the wacky world of art. A fun learning experience for art appreciators of all ages.” Storyberries

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“Art Lab for Kids” by Susan Schwake and Rainer Schwake

“This workbook walks kids through one assignment or project a week, encouraging them to think outside the box. From pencils, paints and brushes to mixed media, the message is that anything can be used for art. And with 52 lessons laid out, your kids will be set for the next year!” Storyberries

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“Journal Sparks: Fire Up Your Creativity with Spontaneous Art, Wild Writing, and Inventive Thinking” by Emily Neuburger

 

“This handy and colourful guide engages all your child’s artistic tendencies, from doodling and writing to collaging. In fact, it will help journal keepers of any age to be creative. It invites the user to consider their own life as a focal point of their art and to find the spark of inspiration in their day-to-day routine. After spending a little time with this book, both you and your child will see the world in wonderful new ways!” “Storyberries

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Tangle Art and Drawing Games for Kids: A Silly Book for Creative and Visual Thinking by Jeanette Nyberg

“‘This book is one big spark of encouragement–not only for kids who are already excited by art and drawing, but for kids who may be a little intimidated by it or don’t consider themselves capable of being creative. It’s all about sneaking artsy ways of thinking into everyday life and “making it silly.” An endearing reminder that creating art is about the journey as much as (if not more than) the destination.” Storyberries

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Tiny Notes To The Sun by Sue Clancy

“A wordless fable and a wordless poem” is how fine artist Sue Clancy introduces this experimental and thoughtfully created book which encourages children (and adults) to create their own stories using her beautiful pictures as prompts. Pure delight.

How to Draw a Dragon by Sue Clancy

Kids will love making use of this free-to-download activity colouring book which doubles as a delightfully fun story, and contains a template to make a starry crown – just like the one worn by the rabbit in the story.

“Mogau’s Gift

Mogau has a wonderful gift for paintng. In this story which forms part of the Storyberries African stories collection, Mogau and his family go on a very special journey to find a place for Mogau to be an artist – and find a colourful place indeed!

Where Is Yellow

 

In this imaginative story, a tube of yellow paint is hiding. She doesn’t want to mix with the other colours around her, afraid of what might happen if she does. The artist in the house needs Yellow to help her finish her picture that she wants to make as a gift for all the children of the world. Will Yellow help her? Read the story with its delightful illustrations to find out.

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Let’s Chat About The Stories ~ Ideas for Talking With Kids

Kindness, Communication

1. Yellow is worried about being all used up. But still, she offers a part of herself at the end, to be the sunshine in the picture. Why do you think she does this?

2. How does Yellow make sure she is not all used up? Do you think this is a good way of protecting ourselves when we need to? Why or why not?

Bedtime Story written by Lê Thu Phương Quỳnh and Parul Batra

Illustrated by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich

Translated by Brian Kavanagh.

Other Credits:

Music Video by Starting Out Waltz Allegretto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Starting Out Waltz Vivace Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ and from zapsplat.com

Where is Yellow? is translated by Brian Kavanagh. The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: ‘Màu Vàng Ở Đâu?‘, by Lê Thu Phương Quỳnh, Parul Batra. © Room to Read , 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

This story ‘Where is Yellow?’ has been published on StoryWeaver by Room to Read.

* THE STORY ‘WHERE IS YELLOW?’ WAS CREATED BY ROOM TO READ AND IS LICENSED UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS -BY-4.0 LICENSE. FORMATTING CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ORIGINAL WORK FOR EASE OF READING ON OUR WEBSITE.

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© Sue Clancy 2022

Wordless Poem written and illustrated by Sue Clancy

LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE STORY ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Creativity

1. If there were words in this story, what do you think they would say? Make your own story with the pictures!

About the Author Illustrator:

Sue Clancy, an American artist, author, and illustrator who lives in Washington state is known for her whimsical, timeless, comforting, quirky and oddly cute art images and artist books often featuring animals. Though she is the author/artist for more than 6 books and numerous fine art exhibits she is still very carefully supervised in her art studio by a miniature longhaired dachshund and a tabby cat. Clancy loves to read, cook and play with words and pictures. You can see more about Clancy’s art here: www.sueclancy.com

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© Sue Clancy 2021

ABCD book written and illustrated by Sue Clancy

Music Video from zapsplat.com

About the Author Illustrator:

Sue Clancy, an American artist, author, and illustrator who lives in Washington state is known for her whimsical, timeless, comforting, quirky and oddly cute art images and artist books often featuring animals. Though she is the author/artist for more than 6 books and numerous fine art exhibits she is still very carefully supervised in her art studio by a miniature longhaired dachshund and a tabby cat. Clancy loves to read, cook and play with words and pictures. You can see more about Clancy’s art here: www.sueclancy.com

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© Sue Clancy 2021

Art Book for Kids written and illustrated by Sue Clancy

Let’s Chat About The Stories ~ Ideas for Talking With Kids

Conversation, Art

1. What is your favourite artwork in this collection? Why?

2. What did you learn about art, from reading this book?

About the Author Illustrator:

Sue Clancy, an American artist, author, and illustrator who lives in Washington state is known for her whimsical, timeless, comforting, quirky and oddly cute art images and artist books often featuring animals. Though she is the author/artist for more than 6 books and numerous fine art exhibits she is still very carefully supervised in her art studio by a miniature longhaired dachshund and a tabby cat. Clancy loves to read, cook and play with words and pictures. You can see more about Clancy’s art here: www.sueclancy.com

Sue Clancy's Odditorium | Art Appreciation Books for Kids 

Artist Sue Clancy takes you on a virtual tour of her artworks, and guides you on how to look at her pictures.

URL: https://www.storyberries.com/bedtime-stories-odditorium-free-art-books-for-kids/

Author: Sue Clancy

Editor's Rating:
5

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The kids in Ms.Ryder’s art group all gathered round.

“Our school Welcome sign is looking old and faded.” Ms. Ryder pointed up at the old wall painting. “It’s our turn to do something new and bright.”

The children sat around Ms. Ryder in a circle. They all looked up at the Welcome picture, now dull and not looking welcoming at all.

“Let’s collect some ideas.” Ms. Ryder stood up, the children started to think.

“Let’s just do a new Welcome sign in bright colours.” Ella beamed.

Ms. Ryder smiled. “Nice idea, but I was thinking that we could paint a big picture about all you children, something a bit more special.”

“A giant heart with all our names in it.” Sara smiled.

“Why a heart? Why not a giant dragon with all our faces.” Ali joined in.

“All our hands in lots of colours, they’ve got that my sister’s nursery school.” Carlos grinned.

“A unicorn in rainbow colours, I’ve seen that, too.” Mia nodded.

“Sport.” Tiger joined in. “We do lots of sport, let’s have an enormous picture with all kinds of sports.”

“Your ideas are all so good.” Ms. Ryder nodded. “We’ll have to write them all down to pick the best.”

“The Earth, with people all over it.” Mattie was thoughtful.

“Fair play, no bullying or nasty things. A great big rainbow and we can all write things on it.” Nik spoke carefully.

But then Eliza joined in. “It’s a puzzle, how can we all join in and paint a picture. We’ve all got different ideas.”

“Yes.” Arnie agreed. “We don’t all fit together with our ideas. We’ve all got ideas, but how can they fit together?”

Ms. Ryder smiled and raised her hand for them all to listen. “That’s it! We all have different ideas, but we all fit together and want to paint a big picture. Like Eliza says, it’s just like a giant puzzle.”

The next day, Ms. Ryder showed the group an idea. “Let’s paint a giant puzzle in the brightest colours. We all fit together, but we are all a bit different.”

And that’s what they did. But first they had to wash off the old Welcome – that was real hard work.

Then, they spread out old papers, got aprons, even made newspaper hats for splashes, and there were plenty.

They set to work, getting the big wall ready for action. They were ready to paint the giant jigsaw puzzle. The ‘Puzzle’ was very big with lots of pieces, all the puzzle fitted together, but there was a space all around.

“For our names?” Carlos asked.

“What a good idea Carlos, for ALL our names, and, for all the children in our school.” Ms. Ryder was having fun.

The paints got mixed, a few got spilled.

“We want so many colours.” Eliza smiled. “We are so many different kids, so, we all want to be in our puzzle. Red and blue and green, that’s not enough for all of us.”

Ms. Ryder agreed and the children learned to mix as many colours as there were kids at school! They had a long line of old glass jars, and good thick paint brushes. Red, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, brown. They learnt new colours, too – Indigo, Scarlett, Apple Green, Sapphire Blue, Canary Yellow, Crimson Red, Fern Green, Electric Blue and Amber Orange.

“How can there be so many different colours?” Jackson asked.

“Like there are so many different children, with different looks, ideas, languages, talents and personalities.” Ms. Ryder explained.

Ali spilled his crimson paint jar.

“Look what’ve done.” Eliza pointed at the blob of red paint on the floor and splashes of her yellow paint dropped onto the blob. Ali mixed the two colours before he cleaned it up.

“Wow, that’s cool, it’s a bright cool orange.”

The children looked down.

“Ali’s Orange, a cool new colour.”

They all whooped, and Ali’s Orange was a new puzzle fit.

Eliza’s ‘Pink Puff’ got mixed. Pablo’s ‘Pizza Red’ got mixed. Arnie’s ‘Yellow Hot Mustard’ got mixed. Mia’s ‘Ghostly Green’ got mixed. And day by day the puzzle wall got better.

The children wanted as many colours as possible in their new picture. They all mixed and invented new colours.

“They aren’t all bright, but they all fit together, just like us.”

The children stood back and were very pleased and proud with the new picture.

“Apple pie green is my very new favourite.” Eliza smiled.

“But it isn’t quite finished yet.” Ms. Ryder told them and put up a ladder. “This is for the brave ones.”

At the top, she sketched, ‘We All Fit Together’ in curly letters. “Who will start?” She held up the red paint pot. “We’ll all hold the ladder, who wants to be first?”

It wasn’t so easy, it was high up, but the brave ones each did a letter. It was a bit like a word rainbow with red, yellow, blue, green and purple.

The amazing Puzzle Picture needed a few days to dry out. All the school pupils stopped to take a look.

“Cool.”

“Fantastic”

“Wow, look at that.”

But, then came the day that Ms. Ryder and all the other teachers told them.

“We are all different, but, we all fit together. Our Big Picture is waiting for each of you to write your names all around the edge. Neat and nice. Can you all do that?”

A mighty whooping cheer went through the school. Over the next days, each class were so ‘neat and nice’ writing their names – Carlos, Emma, Jake, Ali, Jackson, Fatima, Deniz, Manuela, Pablo, Lucia, Grace- the list was long, each in turn, and, oh so very neat! Ms. Ryder told her art group,

“Wouldn’t you just know it. We’ve got another job to do. The long dark corridor near the sports hall needs a Big Picture.”

“I knew it.” Tiger whooped out mighty loud, his fist in the air. “We get to do sports paintings at last! Kids running, jumping, kicking balls…”

Ms. Ryder shook her head and laughed. “Clever idea Tiger, it fits, it really does!”

© Andrea Kaczmarek 2020

LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE STORY ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Community, Independent Thinking

1. Can you think of some ways in which people are different?

2. How about the same?

3. In this story, the children use a puzzle to show how people can fit together while still honouring their differences. How are some other ways they might have had all their favourite colours work together?

Short Story for Kids written by Andrea Kaczmarek

In-text illustrations by Andrea Kaczmarek

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