suggested by emily perry:

To Be An Artist by Maya Ajmera & John Ivanko -  it shows children
around the world beingcreative and making things and music!
the “Stella” series by Marie-Louise Gay (like “Stella, Star of the Sea”)
shows a brotherand sister using their imaginations… so sweet

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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
Hank the Cowdog series by John R. Erickson
Squeaking of Art by Monica Wellington
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters
by Mary Ann Kohl & Kim Solga

suggested by nina gilbert:

suggested by brittany soucey:

Mrs. Armitage and the Big Wave by Quentin Blake

suggested by angela gendron:

The Three Questions by Jon J Muth is a children’s book that I read frequently. The message is one we all already know, but the words and illustrations strike and take my breath away each time I revisit it. A simple and amazing reminder on how to just live.

suggested by mindy tsonas:

the Charlie and Lola series by lauren childs
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O by shel silverstein

Alexander and the No Good, Terrible, Very Bad Day by judith viorst
In My Nest (the whole boardbook series) by Sara Gillingham and Lorena Siminovich

Papa Please Get the Moon for Me by eric carle