Yes, it is a children's book...but what fun! I knew Ehlert (a local artist/author) used a lot of color in her books, but wasn't aware that she, like Eric Carle, used collage exclusively. It was quite interesting to read her comments and to see how she constructed her images...and how she uses object from all over the world, not just paper, to construct her art.A fun & informative read...for adults as well as children. This amazing book is both an autobiography of Lois Ehlert, as well as a documentary about her vast portfolio of children's books and the process she undergoes in their creation. She includes images from her books, sketches of the works-in-progress, collages of found and collected materials that were inspiration, and photographs from her life. I loved being let inside her studio and her mind.This book would be a great start to an examination of the many works of this celebrated artist. Collages are an art form that can be done by everyone, so I love that children can see everyday objects used in the context of her published works. At the end of the book, she claims, "Art chose me," and she invites anyone who feels the same to "find a spot to work, and begin."
What do You think about The Scraps Book (2014)?
This is awesome and geared toward the young readers who love her books.
—ciolkkonen
This book is so inspiring! It is one I need for my classroom!
—valentina
One more reason to love Ehlert's unique artistic style.
—Skylar
