Picture books about art

A colourful and comical exploration of different artistic media and the wonderment of a child’s imagination. Clever intertextuality and creativity.

A kaleidoscopic celebration of colour which cleverly looks at a spectrum of hues and tones, recognising the value in each.

See the bigger picture in this story of friendship and art-appreciation which shows how arts can enrich our emotions.

Aaron longs to write stories, but has dyslexia. His journey to self-expression is told through melodic verse and fantastical illustrations.

Brimming with depth and emotion, sibling rivalries are boldy brought to the fore in this deeply affecting story.

Artist Frida Kahlo grows up with her family in Mexico, painting and negotiating disability in this stylish, child-friendly picture book biography.

A wonderfully illustrated bilingual tale about Eijo, Hokusai’s daughter, who defies those who tell her that girls can’t be artists.