Let's Rock!: Rock Painting for Kids [Paperback]

Linda Kranz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Craft

Grade 1-6-Lively writing, colorful photos, and bright borders make this craft book particularly inviting. The author begins with an explanation of the types of paint and rocks best used for these projects, as well as general techniques for transferring designs and painting. Then the real fun begins with step-by-step, well-illustrated directions for decorating small, flat stones with flowers, animals, heart shapes, sports motifs, foods, places, holiday designs, and more. Kranz suggests using the finished items as gifts, which young children, perennially in search of inexpensive presents, will appreciate. The last eight pages are devoted to line art for each of the featured designs. These small pictures can be photocopied and used as guides for painting. By providing hours of creative entertainment at little cost, this offering is sure to be popular with crafty children and their teachers and caregivers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-6-Lively writing, colorful photos, and bright borders make this craft book particularly inviting. The author begins with an explanation of the types of paint and rocks best used for these projects, as well as general techniques for transferring designs and painting. Then the real fun begins with step-by-step, well-illustrated directions for decorating small, flat stones with flowers, animals, heart shapes, sports motifs, foods, places, holiday designs, and more. Kranz suggests using the finished items as gifts, which young children, perennially in search of inexpensive presents, will appreciate. The last eight pages are devoted to line art for each of the featured designs. These small pictures can be photocopied and used as guides for painting. By providing hours of creative entertainment at little cost, this offering is sure to be popular with crafty children and their teachers and caregivers. Lin Wellford's Painting on Rocks for Kids (North Light, 2002) is similar, so owning both titles isn't necessary.
Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, Waterford, NJ
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Linda Kranz is the author of a wildly popular series of journals for kids and teens that includes All About Me: A Keepsake Journal for Kids; More About Me: Another Keepsake Journal for Kids; and Through My Eyes: A Journal for Teens. Linda got started painting on rocks when she found she no longer had time to tackle large painting projects and needed to find smaller ones. She discovered small rocks provided the perfect canvas.

Linda has been painting rocks for many years, but didn't consider writing a book about it until so many of her young fans requested one. They love the rocks she always brings along to show during school visits, where she often goes to talk to students about journal writing.

Linda Kranz lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her husband, daughter, and son. She enjoys hiking and camping with her family, and she is always on the lookout for the perfect rock to paint.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Cooper Square Publishing Llc (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559718706
• ISBN-13: 978-1559718707
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Rocks & Minerals

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock the Best, June 3, 2003

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Jerry Flack (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let's Rock!: Rock Painting for Kids (Paperback)

Linda Kranz has created a virtually new art form for families. Of course, rock painting is an ancient art, but how many families have been having fun lately creating stone pizzas, footballs, and messages of love? The color photography and multiple examples are great and very appealing. No one could ask for directions that are more clear and precise. The best part of the volume may well be all the great patterns at the end of the book. This is a terrfic family book. Highly recommended. BOTH kids and parents will love this one!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let your joy and creativity soar!, May 28, 2003

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Dari B. Wayne (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let's Rock!: Rock Painting for Kids (Paperback)

Let's Rock is a terrific "hands on" introduction to rock painting for kids...but don't let the title keep the "big kids" (adults) from picking this book up for themselves. Author/artist, Linda Kranz, has provided the artist hiding in all of us to look at the rocks that surround us through a different set of eyes and then to transform them into delightful, miniature works of art. I have worked in the arts and crafts field for nearly 30 years and finding "how to" books that truly show each step from materials, patterns, and easy to apply techniques that will give the user the same professional looking finished product are not always available. "Let's Rock," however, provides that and more. Each step is shown in full color and is easy to follow for kids and adults and all of the designs displayed are included among the over 100 patterns that are inside the book. If you ever felt the desire to paint and were afraid that you didn't have the talent, "Let's Rock" will introduce you to the brush in a delightful way that will have you painting with joy and whimsy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids and adults!, August 13, 2005

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A. Guarriello - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let's Rock!: Rock Painting for Kids (Paperback)

My 7 year old daughter originally borrowed this book from our local library. We loved it so much I decided to buy one for our family. It gave us some great ideas we wouldn't have come up with on our own.