Scribble Art: Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children [SCRIBBLE ART-ACTIVITY BK] [Paperback]

MaryAnn F. Kohl (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bright Ring Publishing; 1st revised edition (November 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0029HOQ1G
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,321,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

MARYANN PRESENTS! Bring MaryAnn to your location and she'll put on a full day event with hands-on art for the attendees. Receiving RAVE reviews all over the country. Write or call to schedule. Go to: www.brightring.com

MaryAnn Faubion Kohl, a former elementary education teacher, launched Bright Ring Publishing, Inc. in 1985 with her first book, "Scribble Cookies" (now available as "Scribble ART"). Bright Ring has published seven books by MaryAnn about art for children, their parents, teachers, and care providers, as well as twelve titles for Gryphon House, Inc. (with international rights in over ten languages).

MaryAnn presents internationally on the topics of art for children and self-publishing for writers, writes for Parenting and Family Fun magazines, has been a prop designer for a Jim Henson Company's TV program, and consults for numerous educational groups, Kaplan Early Learning, Discount School Supply, and Fisher-Price. She enjoys writing short essays on memorable childhood experiences.

MaryAnn and her husband reside in Bellingham, Washington at the foot of a steaming volcano.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

99 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book to get for the child artists in your life., May 31, 2002

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This review is from: Scribble Art: Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children (Bright Ideas for Learning) (Paperback)

All of Mary Ann Kohl's art books are great, but if you have to start with just one, I would get this one. In fact, if you are teaching art to young children or working with your own child artists at home, this would be an ideal book to start with. Why? It covers all the mediums: drawing, painting, assemblage, printmaking, collage, sculpture and crafts. It contains open-ended projects that are suitable for almost any age. The projects allow children to explore materials and techniques and come up with their own ideas. Each page includes one project and is illustrated with line drawings. Each project is coded to show at a glance how much time/preparation is needed, what age/experience level the project is appropriate for, and so forth. My only complaint is that some of the projects call for the use of liquid starch which I have not been able to find (only spray starch and powder starch) - so I substitute watered down glue, which works. I teach art, am an art school graduate and a parent, and I have quite a few books on this subject, but this is the book I turn to most for ideas.

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can do all this with crayons, glue and scissors!, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Scribble Art: Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children (Bright Ideas for Learning) (Paperback)

There are over 100 ideas in this book for kids to create with no adult models or samples to copy. All you need are the basic art tools like scissors, crayons, glue, flour, salt, paper, tape. Try the Watercolor Salt project, if you want something amazing yet easy to win over any child to art.

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author Comments on Scribble Art, September 13, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Scribble Art: Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children (Bright Ideas for Learning) (Paperback)

When I was teaching, these were the all-time best ideas that worked every time, with all ages. Art. Kids love it. When there is no expectation about the finished product, kids absolutely thrive in art! These ideas give them a push into paints, chalk, crayon, sculpting, or construction, and off they go. You will be amazed at the depth of joy and learning that takes place. Yes, I admit it, I love this book. Gee, I'm swell.