No Good in Art [Paperback]

Miriam Cohen (Author)

Book Description

A first-grader is convinced he can't draw, but when encouraged, demonstrates he can.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lillian Hoban is the illustrator of all the books about Russell and Elisa. She lives in Connecticut. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (December 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440411181
• ISBN-13: 978-0440411185
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,259,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No Good In Art by Miriam Cohen, June 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: No Good in Art (Paperback)

My kindergarteners love this story about Jim and his supportive First Grade friends. The simple language is appealing (and not babyish!) The book also underscores the role ( positive and negative)a teacher plays in developing the child's self-esteem. It's a favorite!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars no good in art, September 26, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: No Good in Art (Library Binding)

In the book called, "No Good in Art", there is a little boy named Jim. Jim thinks that he is no good in art, because his kindergarten teacher said "your man has no neck" or "you ought to make your grass with thin lines like these." They are supposed to be drawing what they want to be when they grow up. Danny wants to be a doctor and Margaret wants to be a dancer. Only Jim isn't sure what he wants to be. This book teaches children that they can do what they want to do if they set their heart to it.
The age level for this book is from 6-7.
This book was very good, because it had very interesting ending.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A middle school favorite, too, May 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: No good in art (Hardcover)

This delightful story has many connections for middle schoolers as well as younger students. The older set can very quickly relate to a teacher that has convinced him or her that (s)he "can't". It is a favorite and the students love the illustrations as well as the realistic dialogue. I use it often in class and at home; it is also a frequently requested, quick, but potoent read-a-loud. A human twist to The Little Engine That Could AND a loud statement to any adult who lead a child to believe (s)he couldn't ...