Books that Inspire

Books that Inspire!

Pair a book with an activity for your own at-home art lesson. We’ve chosen to link these titles to one of our favorite local booksellers, Brookline Booksmith.

1. Not a Box by Antionette Portis 

Ignite your little one’s imagination with this winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This story will have your child exploring the possibilities one can do with a simple shape!

2. The Shape of Things by Dayle Ann Dodds 

Read this book and then discuss the shapes on a building, façade or sculpture while your little one builds their own cardboard creation. 

3. What Do You Do with an Idea? By Kobi Yamada and Mae Besom 

Sometimes even the simplest things in life can lead to big ideas. Inspire your little one before the dive into the creative process with a book about ideas. 

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