The Scraps Book : Notes from a Colorful Life (Hardcover)

from SaritaInce

Contains simple art activities. Explains the artistic process and makes it seem approachable. Beautiful introduction to collage work and being confidently creative.

from HeidiJones

This is such an inspiring story! Ehlert brings us into the past and into her childhood. We learn how she was encouraged by her parents to follow her dreams of being an artist. She was encouraged to create, build and imagine. This book is a wonderful reminder to parents and children alike, to alwa...

from AnnaWaffles

I was so nostalgic for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom while reading this! I couldn't quite tell who the intended audience was--the big, friendly text suggested younger, while the occasionally abstract concepts and vocabulary called for an older set. Although I'm clearly not the target audience, I enjoye...

from CommunityLibrarian

Lovely portrayal of this artist and her colorful life. Artists and creatives young and old will enjoy this book even if they are unfamilar with Lois Ehlert. Those who are fans of Lois Ehlert will enjoy this treat.

from Dipodomy

A colorful and busy book, this is an autobiographical account of the author's creative process in writing children's books. Ehlert is a collage artist and this book combines pieces from her books (themselves collages) with family photos, pictures of her tools, materials and workspace, rough draft...