Colorful Books

Painting With Children by Brunhild Muller

I couldn't get into all of the Waldorf philosophy on the emotional impact of different colors.  I did like the ideas for telling stories to inspire color based paintings.  I think the stories will make painting to learn about color mixing more fun.  We did a color story tonight and the girls loved it.

New Fish

Red Fish

This color story was about yellow having a birthday party.  He invites blue and red over and discovers a rainbow of guests. 
Colorations Liquid Watercolor Paint 8 oz.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

I had never read this delightful children's book. It is delightfully imaginative and fun. I watched the movie right afterwards and I think it does a wonderful job of adapting the book for the screen. 

Good Tidings of Great Joy - An Advent Celebration of the Savior's Birth by Eric D. Huntsman 

My awesome sister in law gave this to us for Christmas.  I was a bit bogged down by the season so I didn't get to read it as in depth as I want to.  I will definitely be reading it again next fall to get ready for Christmas.  It made me really excited to try celebrating advent with my family next year.  I had been thinking about it before but this book definitely gives it a deeper meaning.  It was a perfect read for the Christmas season- Thank you L! I want to read Huntsman's Easter book now. 

 

Drawing with Children by Mona Brookes

 I like Brooke's theories on children and art.  She says that symbolic and realistic drawing don't have to inhibit eachother.  Drawing can be taught just like playing the piano or any other creative skill.  Anyone can be artistic with the right tools.  I am excited to try some of the drawing exercises with my kids, especially Red Fish.