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I Am an Artist Paperback – Picture Book, August 1, 1994

by Patricia L Collins (Author), Robin Brickman (Illustrator)
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Are you an artist? Do you see the world around you in a special way? I Am an Artist shows you how simply observing the delights of nature can inspire you to create. Can you name the colors inside a seashell? You're an artist!

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    650L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.11 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    First Avenue Editions ™
  8. Publication date
    August 1, 1994
  9. ISBN-10
    156294729X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1562947293
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"A gentle, attractive nudge to the creative process..." -- Kirkus Reviews

"This lyrical, almost poetic, text puts forth the idea that art is a process...as well as a manifestation in the form of a finished product." -- School Library Journal

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Pat Lowery Collins is a poet, painter, and the author of many books for children and young adults including the Reading Rainbow selection, I Am An Artist, and the recent sequel, I Am a Dancer. Her newest historical novels are Hidden Voices, The Orphan Musicians of Venice and Daughter of Winter, both published by Candlewick Press. The latter is a Must Read Finalist for the Mass Book Award. Her young adult novel in free verse, The Fattening Hut, won the Boston Author's Club 2004 Julia Ward Howe Award and was a Book Sense Pick and ALA Amelia Bloomer choice. A picture book, The Deer Watch, is also forthcoming from Candlewick. She teaches in Lesley University's MFA program in creative writing and lives and works in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Her Website is www.patlowerycollins.com and she can be reached to schedule a Skype visit at patlc@comcast.net.

Robin Brickman is a picture book artist and sought after workshop leader. In addition to I Am An Artist her unique 3-Dimensional paintings and books have won many awards, including a New York Sate Museum Purchase Prize, Outstanding Science Trade Book, National Science Teachers Association, Children's Book Council, John Burroughs List of Nature Books, and the Reading Rainbow designation.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ First Avenue Editions ™ (August 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156294729X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1562947293
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.68 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.11 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    From my earliest years I thought of myself as a poet and painter. As a child in Hollywood, I also acted on the radio.

    At twenty, I graduated from the University of Southern California, married,and soon moved to New England. It wasn't until the youngest of our five children entered school that I began writing picture books, and in the past ten years I've gravitated to writing young adult novels as well. My books include the Reading Rainbow selection, "I Am An Artist", and the recent sequel, "I Am a Dancer". My newest historical novel is "Daughter of Winter". Set in Essex, MA in 1849, it was a must read Finalist for the 2011 Mass Book Award and an ALA Amelia Bloomer pick. "Hidden Voices, The Orphan Musicians of Venice", also published by Candlewick Press, was a finalist for the Boston Author's Club 2010 Children's Book Award. It was nominated for a Cybil Award, and was chosen for ALA's 2010 Rainbow List. My young adult novel in free verse, "The Fattening Hut", won the Boston Author's Club 2004 Julia Ward Howe Award and was a Book Sense Pick and ALA Amelia Bloomer choice. My newest picture book, "The Deer Watch", received a starred review from Booklist and was featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe. A chapbook of my poems, "The Quiet Woman Wakes Up Shouting", is one in a series of chapbook originals published by Folly Cove Books. I teach in Lesley University's MFA program in creative writing and live and work in Rockport, MA, where I operate Pen & Brush, a working studio and gallery. My web site for both my books and fine art and illustrations is www.patlowerycollins.com.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Glenn
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most beautifully illustrated books you will ever see.
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This book is a masterpiece. I bought it when my children were young, and now I have gotten another copy for my granddaughter. Ten stars!!
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Shoeliscious
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for young children to spark their visual creativity
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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This book respects the reader’s creativity and own ability to see the world. It contains drawings that are unfinished to tease the eye of the reader. It asks open ended questions about how we see the world. I really like this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrating the artistic experiences we all have every day.
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2001
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This book beautifully and simply expresses the philosophy of the Lincoln Center Institute for Arts in Education, where I received training (I'm an elementary teacher). Basically, it is that art is about WAYS OF LOOKING, noticing, and interacting fully with our environment........appreciating the different, the beautiful, and the meaningful, for each of us as individuals. Cultivating this aesthetic awareness helps us live more fully, and connect to humanity. This book, appropriate for about age 4 and up, gently demonstrates this, and provides a valuable reminder for us grownups. On each page of 1-2 sentences, the narrator describes how her careful noticings of simple beauty makes her an artist. Truly, we all have it in us. Also, if this type of thinking excites you, try the work of Lincoln Center Institute's philosopher-in residence, Maxine Greene. Her new book, Reflections on the Blue Guitar: The Lincoln Center Lectures, can inspire your own reflections and connections. Enjoy!
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Barbara A.
5.0 out of 5 stars It was one of my favorite books to read in my classroom
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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I bought this as a baby gift - the start of a library for him. It was one of my favorite books to read in my classroom. I wish it had been around when my children were young. It is encouraging and important that every child realizes they are an artist.
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Matthew Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Homeschool book
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
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Purchased as part of a homeschool curriculum. The book is well made with bright pictures. My 3yo granddaughter loved the book.
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Karen L. Gann
5.0 out of 5 stars ... for my 1 yr old granddaughter who's parents are amazing artists. I thought it was very simple but ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015
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I bought this for my 1 yr old granddaughter who's parents are amazing artists. I thought it was very simple but profound. She may not be old enough to really enjoy it now but I know it will become special for her soon
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Booklicious
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for k-2 grades
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
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I liked this book a lot ! If you can keep the kids still,for the time it takes to read it. It has a fantastic message. I had my older students read it aloud and I believe that it was just as effective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book. Do not bend & put in the ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2016
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Wonderful book. Do not bend & put in the mailbox. Bending & stuffing in mailbox ruins the cover.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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beautiful. thanks
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5.0 out of 5 stars The students in my class loved both the visual images and the descriptive language of ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2016
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The students in my class loved both the visual images and the descriptive language of this book. It was a delight to read it to them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2015
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Inspiring. Sparks creativity in children. Inspires to open a lot of doors when you see simple things.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars love this book helps to build confidence in young artists
Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2015
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love this book
helps to build confidence in young artists
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