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Reviewed by: Taylor Coonelly, Elementary School Librarian Title: Scribble, Spin, Swirl, and Stitch: Crafts Around the World
Author: Anne O'Brien Carelli Illustrator: Publisher: Annie's Books Year: 2024 Good for Grades: PreK-3 Genre/Type of Book: Nonfiction
Content Warnings, or things that other School Librarians should be aware of: N/A Recommended for a school library: Maybe Reason(s) for choosing the book: Nominated for the CYBILS award for Elementary and Middle Grade Nonfiction
If you were tasked by the publisher with writing a short quote for the back cover of this book, what would it be:
Honoring artistry around the world.
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Review:
Honoring artistry around the world.
This book is an ode to all forms of creating art and art materials, including paper, wood, ink, stone, paint and more. Each page includes a small text poem about working with a specific material, as well as showcasing the different things that are made with that material around the world. Multiple different cultures and art styles are represented within the text, and are showcased with colorful photographs.
I enjoyed reading this book - the text was very simple and the main focal point was the photographs and illustrations accompanying the words. The author clearly took time to research different artisan styles and cultures, and created a book that is appropriate for elementary audiences. I like the authors note in the back, which talks about how anyone can be an artist, and that any materials can become art. This book promotes cultivating the artist we are, and celebrating art across cultures. While I think that the book might only appeal to a niche audience, the cover is eye catching and is likely to draw that audience in. This book is definitely more for visual appeal, and could be used as a reference in an art class or when learning about art/culture around the world.
I don't know if I would necessarily recommend this book to elementary libraries, just because it is very niche and there are more appealing books in this category that could be purchased, but it's also not bad by any means.
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