I Want to Be an Artist by Laura Driscoll
A Level 1 I Can Read story for the child who says, “I want to be an artist when I grow up!” And for any child interested in the many ways people can have a career making art. Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences. Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this ninth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own. Meet these artists: painter sculptor hand-lettering artist potter graphic designer photographer illustrator animator cartoonist botanical illustrator muralist
"A joyful glimpse into the notion that a pleasurable childhood activity could be a lifetime pursuit" — Kirkus Reviews “The text is perfect for early readers, with simple sentences, repetitive phrases, and a clear narrative structure that will build confidence in young readers. The illustrations in the book are vivid and engaging. Recommended for its engaging storyline and inspiring message about creativity and self-discovery.” — Booklist
Laura Driscoll is the author of many beginning reader books, including I Want to Be a Doctor, I Want to Be a Pilot, and other books in this series. She lives in central Connecticut with her husband and two kids. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Catalina Echeverri now lives in London with her family. Catalina is never without her sketchbook. She particularly enjoys working on projects that make a positive impact on people’s lives.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780063276505 |
| ISBN 10 | 006327650X |
| Title | I Want to Be an Artist |
| Author | Laura Driscoll |
| Series | I Can Read Level 1 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2025-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |