by David Wiesner A very clever children's book with some lovely illustrations, this book is recommended for parents and kids alike, but particularly to anyone interested in art.
Art and Max are two lizards who decide to do a little painting in the desert one day. But things get a little out of hand when Max gets a little overzealous with the paintbrush and creates a bit of a catastrophe. The book takes off at this point with brilliant illustrations that include paint, watercolor and line drawings, and which all incorporate into the actual plot of the story seamlessly. I love a good book that is cleverly written but still tells a good story without drawing attention away from the characters.
Wiesner is a three-time Caldecott medalist, so the beautiful illustrations and focus on art concepts is not a huge surprise, and it makes for a lovely, fun and funny story that both you and your children will love to read and discover together.
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