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Drawings from the Heart

by Barbara Elleman

Book Details

Published:2009
Pages:32
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the profound connection between art and emotion, offering young readers a gentle introduction to how feelings can be expressed through color, line, and fo...

Our Review

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the profound connection between art and emotion, offering young readers a gentle introduction to how feelings can be expressed through color, line, and form. The book guides children to see drawing not just as a skill, but as a language for communicating joy, sadness, and everything in between, validating their own creative impulses.

What sets this work apart is its focus on the process of creation over the final product, encouraging self-expression without judgment. It is particularly resonant for the sensitive or introspective child who may find a powerful voice through visual art, ultimately fostering emotional literacy and a deeper appreciation for the stories that pictures can tell.

Themes

Illustrated children's books

Subjects

Illustrated children's books