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5 Minutes for Books — Art for Kids

February 11, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

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Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day, but February can be dreary, cold, snowy, rainy or all of the above. Long dark days of inclement weather, sometimes even school cancellations, can leave a parent wondering what to do to fill that time. Today I will offer some delightful suggestions of books that can help fill your child’s day with color.

In A Day with No Crayons by Elizabeth Rusch, six-year-old Liza loses the privilege of playing with her favorite playthinga-day.jpg–her crayons–after making the wall her canvas. At first, she’s bereft, but throughout her day she discovers a world of colors that is all around her. Both parents and children will enjoy the creative illustrations and simple evocative text.

123 I can Paint! gives instruction on techniques, suggestions about what to use for painting tools (toothbrushes and cotton swabs along with the more traditional brushes and sponges), as well as teaching about elementary principles of color. Then Irene Luxbacher ties all of these elements together as she gives easy suggestions on how to create your own art using these concepts. The teaching in this book will whet the appetite of your young artist, or build on the experience of an older child.

123 I Can Sculpt! gives wonderful ideas for going beyond Play-Doh projects. sculpt.jpgThese projects are accessible for preschoolers on up. An older child could easily complete the projects on her own, and they aren’t too complicated for a preschooler to complete with a little help.

We will have three winners who will each receive one of these books by Irene Luxbacher: 123 I can Paint! 123 I Can Draw! and 123 I Can Make Prints! from Kids Can Press. If you have a preference, let me know in the comment section.

Come back next week to see if you won.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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142 Comments

  1. Heather C says

    February 26, 2008 at 3:34 am

    So, have the winners been chosen? Thanks. 🙂

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  2. anne s. says

    February 19, 2008 at 9:34 am

    any book would be perfect!

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  3. Melanie says

    February 18, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    I will have to check these out! Always looking for new ideas in the art room!

    Reply
  4. Kristi says

    February 18, 2008 at 10:15 am

    We would love the painting one. My kids love to paint but are always asking what they should make. they would love this book.

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  5. Janet Podwojski says

    February 17, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    These books would be great for my grandson.

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  6. Sue George says

    February 17, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    My kids would LOVE any of these! Please enter me.

    Reply
  7. Samantha says

    February 17, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    123 I Can Draw would be my preference, but all of them look great. Thanks!

    Reply
  8. WandaJean says

    February 17, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    What a nice prize, thanks, please enter me

    Reply
  9. sweetpeas says

    February 17, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    Count me in!! They all sound great!

    Reply
  10. Taryn says

    February 17, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    I just started a toddler art group – these would be great!

    Reply
  11. Pamela White says

    February 17, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    123 I Can Draw would be my choice

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  12. Eileen Sheehan says

    February 17, 2008 at 2:35 pm

    Wow! Great prized to encourage children to express their creativity.

    Reply
  13. Maggie says

    February 17, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    123-I Can Paint would be good. I’m also partial to 123 I Can Sculpt because I do pottery.

    Reply
  14. Kristi says

    February 17, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    please enter me, thanks!

    Reply
  15. Karin says

    February 17, 2008 at 11:29 am

    Please enter me— thank you!

    Reply
  16. kathy pease says

    February 17, 2008 at 11:10 am

    please enter me:)

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  17. Fruitbearer says

    February 17, 2008 at 5:12 am

    Please count me in. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Sylvia Porter says

    February 17, 2008 at 4:17 am

    this sounds like fun

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  19. Bob says

    February 17, 2008 at 4:09 am

    Any one would be great for my grandkids!

    Reply
  20. Samantha Pruitt says

    February 17, 2008 at 1:30 am

    cool beans!

    Reply
  21. Nina says

    February 16, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    I’d love to win any of them… thanks!

    Reply
  22. Leslie Lockwood says

    February 16, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    would love to win this for my granddaughter.

    Reply
  23. Kay says

    February 16, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    They all look great. I would be happy to win any of them.

    Reply
  24. Jennifer Barr says

    February 16, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    would love to win 😉

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  25. Helen Keeler says

    February 16, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    Great prize. I would love it.

    Reply
  26. Stacy Berg says

    February 16, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    my kids love to learn this stuff!!!!

    Reply
  27. Janet Cocklereece says

    February 16, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    Great! Great Books!

    Reply
  28. philip halter says

    February 16, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    pick me

    Reply
  29. bryon shaffer says

    February 16, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    hope i win.

    Reply
  30. Naghma Husain says

    February 16, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    please enter me to win. thank you!

    Reply
  31. Jodi W says

    February 16, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    These are so cute. My DD would love any of them. Thanks for another great contest!

    Reply
  32. L McLendon says

    February 16, 2008 at 1:01 am

    Fun!

    Reply
  33. Tracey Pounds says

    February 15, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    Those books sound really neat! I’d love to win!

    Reply
  34. Mani Kumar says

    February 15, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Please count me in . I would love any of the books
    Thanks

    Reply
  35. Jenn says

    February 14, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    I’d love to win any of them, but the painting book would be my top choice.

    Reply
  36. Nikki Evans says

    February 14, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    Please consider me, good luck to all that enter!

    Reply
  37. Shannon B. says

    February 14, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    I would love any of the books! Thanks!

    Reply
  38. Ivan Girl says

    February 14, 2008 at 3:57 am

    this is a great contest.

    hope to win the 1 2 3 I Can Paint prize…:)

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  39. Michelle says

    February 14, 2008 at 1:06 am

    These sound darling. Please enter me!

    Reply
  40. ray davison, II says

    February 13, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Great contest! count me in.

    Reply
  41. Karen (mommy of three) says

    February 13, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    My boys would love any of these, thanks!

    Reply
  42. Robin Cooper says

    February 13, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    We would love any of these. I think the 123 I can make prints would be my favorite as I know nothing about how to start on prints.

    Reply
  43. aBookworm says

    February 13, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    Wonderful prizes and so useful too! I’ve blogged about it here – Art for Kids Giveaway

    Reply
  44. Noralee says

    February 13, 2008 at 11:56 am

    Would enjoy any one of these! Thanks

    Reply
  45. Tisa says

    February 13, 2008 at 10:18 am

    They all look good but I especially like the Sculpting one. Count me in please! ~ 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Kara Poulios says

    February 13, 2008 at 12:52 am

    I’d love to win!

    Reply
  47. Miss Heidi says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    Please enter me. If selected, I would be cool with whatever one you felt like sharing with me. Thanks.
    Heidi
    [email protected]

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  48. danette says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    Any of them would be awesome. My girls love creative books.

    Hugs, Danette

    Reply
  49. Paula McClement says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    I’d love to win any one of them. They all look great.

    Reply
  50. Kristie Noguera says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    My prefrence would be a Day with no Crayons. Although, I would be happy to win any of the books.

    Reply
  51. Caryn Bailey says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    These look wonderful!!!

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  52. kelli says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    The books look great. I would love one!

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  53. Kathy Conley says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:34 pm

    This is a treasure

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  54. Alyson says

    February 12, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Way cool! My 5 yr old is very artsy-fartsy and would have a ball with these. Makes no difference which one. Thanks!

    Reply
  55. Diana Evans says

    February 12, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    Oh since I paint with our son Cole who is 19 months now…I would love the “I can paint” book…

    Cheers,
    Diana

    Reply
  56. Shelly says

    February 12, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    These books sound great – thanks!

    Reply
  57. Beth Kuligowski says

    February 12, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    Any of these sound great. Thanks for the chance to win! -beth

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  58. Lana says

    February 12, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Great selection of the books!

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  59. Cathy says

    February 12, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    My granddaughter is really into painting right now. I am sure she’d love ANYTHING associated with your painting products!!

    Reply
  60. Nancy says

    February 12, 2008 at 1:03 pm

    Would love to win one of these for my creative grandson.

    Reply
  61. Susan Chester says

    February 12, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    They all look good, but I really like the Day With No Crayons. This just happened to my little grandaughter, she loves to draw on everything. Please enter me for any of the books.

    Reply
  62. Michelle says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:51 am

    Very cool giveaway!

    Reply
  63. Deborah says

    February 12, 2008 at 10:46 am

    Any of them will do! They all sound fantastic. If I win, you can contact me at dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com. Thanks!

    Reply
  64. Charmaine says

    February 12, 2008 at 10:15 am

    I would love one! Thanks

    Reply
  65. Antonella says

    February 12, 2008 at 6:19 am

    Wow, great books, my son would love the I can Paint one. Thanks for the chance to win. Hugs, antonella 🙂

    Reply
  66. yvonne philpot says

    February 12, 2008 at 2:00 am

    this is great for ideas to spend on rainy days

    Reply
  67. Valerie Mitchell says

    February 12, 2008 at 12:09 am

    fabulous!

    Reply
  68. Shay says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:55 pm

    This is great. I could really use some new ideas. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  69. renee griffin says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    I Love the 123 can Sculpt Great Giveaway, I hope to win My lil would really love this one.

    Reply
  70. Jocelyn G. says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    These look like fun for my boys.

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  71. kristine says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    my son would love any of these!

    Reply
  72. Barbara M says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    My granddaughters would love this!

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  73. Heather says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Those books are wonderful! We would love to try any of them.

    Reply
  74. Andrea says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    I think I’d prefer the 123 I can Paint one, but either of the other 2 would be fine as well if this one is taken already! 😉 These sound like great books!

    Reply
  75. Shaun Wallner says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    My daughter loves art!!

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  76. Sandra says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    no preference, they all sound great

    Reply
  77. Susanne says

    February 11, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    My creative girls would love any one!!! Thanks so much…

    Reply
  78. DARIJA says

    February 11, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    Please count me in

    Reply
  79. Nancy Valdez says

    February 11, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    Would love any of these books!

    Reply
  80. Marci says

    February 11, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Any of the three books would be great for my daughter.

    Reply
  81. Anita Yancey says

    February 11, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    My daughter would love these books.She loves all kinds of art and drawing.

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  82. Lisa Oguin says

    February 11, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    The 123 I Can Paint would be great!

    Reply
  83. DALE LANG says

    February 11, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    VERY NICE PRIZE.

    Reply
  84. Shakeia Rieux says

    February 11, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    please enter me

    Reply
  85. jenna says

    February 11, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    Any of them would be great for this artistically-challenged Mama. 🙂

    Reply
  86. Andrea R says

    February 11, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    What great kids books!

    Reply
  87. Shannon says

    February 11, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    count me in!

    Reply
  88. Jessica T says

    February 11, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    I’d love any of them!

    Reply
  89. Michelle says

    February 11, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    I’d love any of these wonderful books..We all adore reading books especially at night.:)

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  90. Cindi Hoppes says

    February 11, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    Hello, What a fun contest. Any of the three books would be wonderful to me! Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it…..Cindi

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  91. Tonya says

    February 11, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    123 I can Paint would be our choice.

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  92. jessica says

    February 11, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    they all look great!

    Reply
  93. Chrissy says

    February 11, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    The painting one would be perfect!

    Reply
  94. jenny hebert says

    February 11, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    My grand daughters would love this

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  95. Lisa O says

    February 11, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    The 123 I can Paint sounds great!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  96. Teresa Hoyt says

    February 11, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    My 5 year old daughter is really in to arts and crafts!

    Reply
  97. Jane says

    February 11, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    I would love to win one of these for my son.
    thanks!

    Reply
  98. Celeste says

    February 11, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    These look great!

    Reply
  99. Tara Robertson says

    February 11, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    I’d love any of them!

    Reply
  100. Brandi says

    February 11, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    All of them sound great, but we’d probably like I can paint or I can draw. Great giveaway! Thanks!

    Reply
  101. Mary says

    February 11, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Thanks for the entry!

    Reply
  102. Patti says

    February 11, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    We’d love any of them. I can draw and paint look great, but I’d love to get my kids printing too!

    Reply
  103. Jennifer says

    February 11, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    I’d like to win the Paint or Draw book!

    Reply
  104. Danielle S says

    February 11, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    Any of them would be fantastic!
    Thanks!
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

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  105. April says

    February 11, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    I would love to win any of them too. My children would love, love, love them!

    Reply
  106. Leigh says

    February 11, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    Count me in – for any of the 3 books. Whoot! Thanks! I love to do art.

    Reply
  107. Robyn says

    February 11, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    I’d love to win any of the three books! Thanks for hosting the contest.

    Reply
  108. Katie says

    February 11, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    My son loves painting so the one for paint would be great for us!

    Reply
  109. Dawn says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:58 am

    I’m sure my kids would have fun with any of them.

    Reply
  110. Edward Durbin says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:58 am

    These are very cool and though I want to win I also wish everyone else good luck…

    Reply
  111. Piseco says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:54 am

    All the books look great! We’re a homeschooling family and I’m always looking for new and better ideas. Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  112. Capturing Today says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:41 am

    Any of them would be great – especially the 123 I can Paint! Thanks for offering them!

    Reply
  113. Bree says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:33 am

    Wow, all of these sound great!

    Reply
  114. Jill says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:26 am

    My kids would love the I Can Draw book!

    Reply
  115. Naomi says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:22 am

    Fantastic for Roo and, eventually, Jasper!

    Reply
  116. brandy w says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:18 am

    awesome

    Reply
  117. Rachel says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:18 am

    123 I can paint sounds great for my girls. Thanks.

    Reply
  118. Heather says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:17 am

    Oh, those sound great! I’d love to win one!

    Reply
  119. Amy EssentialFamilyLiving says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:16 am

    My youngest is 6 and would be thrilled with any of them! Thank you for entering me.

    Reply
  120. Jenny M says

    February 11, 2008 at 11:05 am

    123 I can draw!

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  121. Jennie says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:37 am

    I would love to have these for my girls!

    Reply
  122. Brenda Prentice (Time and Season) says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:36 am

    Any of them sound wonderful!

    Reply
  123. Amanda Biskup says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:32 am

    My son Brayden would love these books!!

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  124. Linda Grieser says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:22 am

    Great Books!!

    Reply
  125. DoubleHappiness says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:16 am

    I love the 123 I can Sculpt and 123 I can Paint….my sons are crafty kids and these books would be fun for them!

    Reply
  126. Meg says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:12 am

    All of them sound fantastic. ( [email protected] )

    Reply
  127. Mama Zen says

    February 11, 2008 at 10:12 am

    All of them sound wonderful for my little girl!

    Reply
  128. Jennifer Tiszai says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:59 am

    Wow, those sound like terrific books. Count me in!

    Reply
  129. Mommy Bee says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:51 am

    I’d love 1-2-3 I Can Paint! Great giveaway!

    Reply
  130. Frank Dendwick says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:36 am

    My daughters’ book club would enjoy.

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  131. Blessed says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:03 am

    All of these books sound interesting!

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  132. TheAngelForever says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:02 am

    All of these books look wonderful. We certainly could use some fresh ideas to do with my active 4 1/2 year old during these cold months when we are inside.

    Reply
  133. Amy R. says

    February 11, 2008 at 9:01 am

    My girls would love any of these!

    Reply
  134. Richelle F says

    February 11, 2008 at 8:57 am

    I would love any of the books

    Reply
  135. Heidi says

    February 11, 2008 at 8:48 am

    Oh, these sound like great fun! I wouldn’t mind winning any of them.

    Reply
  136. Carey says

    February 11, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Count me in!

    Reply
  137. Rose says

    February 11, 2008 at 3:05 am

    I’d love one. Thank you!

    Reply
  138. Jill H. says

    February 11, 2008 at 2:44 am

    They all sound great, especially “I can paint”…adding them all to my “must read” list.

    Reply
  139. Heather C says

    February 11, 2008 at 1:58 am

    They are all very cool books, but I think I’d prefer 123 I Can Make Prints! Thanks!

    Reply
  140. Amanda says

    February 11, 2008 at 1:20 am

    I’d love any of them thanks

    Reply
  141. Noreen says

    February 11, 2008 at 12:40 am

    I would love any of the books

    Reply

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