Exactly.
But, sometimes I take a book out over and over again and my late fines start to approach the actual cost of the book. and I'vr referred to it so often that I have a Post-it note on every other page. That's when I know it's time to buy.
These are a few gems that I just added to my collection:
- "Action Jackson," by Jan Greenberg & Sandra Jordan (Children's book about Jackson Pollock)--this will be great for my Modern Art Class next semester.
- "Drawing With Children," by Mona Brookes (An art process book). I love some of the exercises she does to get students thinking differently about the drawing process. I think some of these techniques will help free up some of my students who worry they can't draw realistically.
- "Discovering Great Artists," by MaryAnn F. Kohl and Kim Solga (Art Book For Children) OK, I just LOVE this book! I refer to it often since it has great child-friendly projects, but also great little blurbs about the featured artist's life and art process.
- "Only One You," by Linda Kranz (Picture book for children) Neat painted "fish" rocks and inspirational sayings/words of wisdom.
- "Uncle Andy's," by James Warhola (Children's book about Andy Warhol)--I like how the author (who is related to Warhol), really brings this quirky artist to life. It's also a lovely book about finding inspiration (for artwork, for what you want to do in life) around you. I love to see the little boy in the book drawing in his room because he was inspired by his Uncle.
So I'll be enjoying my early Christmas here in New Hampshire. Feel free to write in the comments what YOUR must-have book(s) are...
Oh I totally agree. My library is bookmarked on my computer, and I literally check out books all the time!
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ReplyDeleteI am your opposite. I have bought so many books over my 37 years of teaching, that other teachers borrow from me! I cannot resist a colorful, inspirational children's book that I can forge an art project from. My favorites are the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series by Mike Venezia. All of Leo Lionni's books, Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, the list goes on and on. Enjoy your new books!
:)Pat
I have a lot of books, but there are SO many that I really appreciate my library. I also appreciate that my library lets me know when they are due, so that I can recheck them online. I also appreciate that they've changed their rules so that you can have recheck as many times as you would like.
ReplyDeleteHI Angie--I know, the library is great. I joke that I pay so much in late fines each year that they are going to name a wing after me! My old library had a drive-through drop box and I LOVED that! I can't believe it is actually easier to stay in the ca to return books, but sometimes I don't have the time to take the four children in a-wanderin' around the library just to return a book! Thanks for stopping by! Mrs. P
ReplyDeleteI also bought "Tar Beach" and plan on doing a story quilt project with my next semester Modern Art classes (can't wait!). That's why I stay away from used book stores--too tempting!
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