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Begin at the beginning

A Little Artist Learns about Life

by Amy Schwartz

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Sara faces a challenge when it's time to create her painting for the art show, feeling unsure where to start. With a little inspiration, she finds the perfect way to begin and brings her artwork to life. This gentle story encourages creativity and the joy of making art.

Representation & Themes

PaintingCreativityFamily

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0060001127
Pages
40
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
812

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Painting -- Fiction.PaintingPainting in fictionFictionJuvenile fictionCreative abilityChildren's fictionPainting, fiction