The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola
Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of "rules", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the "rules" makes a perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality. The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola was published in January 1989.
I have always loved Tomie dePaola's books growing up. Now, I am so happy to be able to share that joy with my own children. This book is about the author growing up and how he always thought outside the rules. I loved the simple-ness of the illustrations and yet they are so colorful. The story line is well thought of and well written. I also love the lesson that came with this story about being your own self. It's a cute story and my kids loved listening to me as I read from it's pages. I recommend checking it out.
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