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Picture Books By Topic: art
Bottle Houses: The Creative World of Grandma Prisbrey
Illustrated by: Julie Paschkis
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Description: Creative life, imagination and perseverance, love of color. Real life Grandma P. builds her own creative home from bottles and other found materials. Sadly out of print, but still available.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, art, creativity, extended family, grandmother, intergenerational, late-life career, perseverance, picture book bios, work
Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom and Wishes
Illustrated by: multiple award winning artists
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Description: Strengths and challenges of life stages, hopes and dreams for the future no matter what age; beautifully illustrated, includes quotes and inspiration.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, art, history, respect for elders, wisdom
Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia
Description: Non-fiction. Folk paintings and brief narratives recall the artist’s growing up in a large Hispanic family in Texas. Diversity/Multicultural – Hispanic (American), bilingual – Spanish/English, families, everyday activities, memoir
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, art, extended family, family heritage, grandparents, intergenerational, multicultural, traditions
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
Illustrated by: Amanda Hall
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Description: Self-taught artist Rousseau begins painting late in life and perseveres despite poverty & criticism.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: art, creativity, history, perseverance, picture book bios
Georgia Rises: A Day in the Life of Georgia O’Keefe
Illustrated by: Ora Eiten
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Description: A day in the life of famous artist Georgia O'Keefe as an active woman in her 90's.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, art, creativity, history, late-life career, late-life happiness, nature, older role model, picture book bios, retirement, work
Grandma in Blue with Red Hat
Illustrated by: Harry Bliss
Description: When a young boy learns about what makes art special--sometimes it's beautiful, sometimes it's funny, sometimes it tells a story--he realizes that these same characteristics are what make his grandmother special, too. As a result, he finds the inspiration to create his own masterpiece that's one of a kind. (Description-- Abrams Books)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: art, creativity, grandmother/grandson, legacy, older role model, schools, using life experiences
Henri’s Scissors
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Description: Non-fiction bio of artist Henri Matisse.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: art, creativity, disability, late-life happiness, physical challenges, picture book bios
How Old Am I?
Illustrated by: JR
Description: A first-ever children's visual reference book on age - and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind around the globe. Created by the iconic street artist JR for young readers aged 4-8. For young children, the concept of age is abstract when they don't have a relatable context ... until now! This unique book showcases the faces and life stories of 100 people from around the world, organised by age, from a one-year-old to a centenarian, giving children a visual and descriptive reference point for each age. Striking close-up black-and-white portraits are paired with read-aloud text that shares personal experiences, wishes, memories, and emotions, leaving readers with an appreciation and understanding of the ageing process. (Description from Bookshop.org)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, Aging reference book, appearances, art, community, intergenerational, late-life career, late-life happiness, multicultural, respect for elders, using life experiences, work
It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw
Illustrated by: R. Gregory Christie
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Description: Picture book bio of the acclaimed American folk artist who only begins drawing at age 85.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: art, creativity, multicultural, picture book bios, slavery, using life experiences
The Magical Garden of Claude Monet
Description: Julie, daughter of French painter Berthe Morisot, visits the country garden of painter Claude Monet. Shows late life creativity and painting and gardening as lifelong activities.
Ages: 6-9
Topics: art, creativity, history, intergenerational, late-life career, late-life happiness, nature, work
