Author Biography

FERNANDO MARTIN is a freelance illustrator from Spain. He graduated in Media and Audiovisual Communication. Drawing is what he enjoys the most, it connects him with his childhood. He has illustrated "I'm a bird" and the forthcoming "I'm a fish."

Review

"ABC Arts Book teaches young children (and adults!) that creativity can be displayed in many ways. Knight's introduction to art vocabulary words, combined with Martin's colorful and creative illustrations, make a perfect addition to any art-loving home or school library." --Angie Nicholson, Early Childhood Professional
"Art is the first language we learn as children. Art helps us to express things that can't be said in words. Hope Knight's ABC Arts Book explains the many ways that humans communicate. Describing words that align with the alphabet gives meaning to the ways in which artists create and share their voice with the world. The imagery and visual clues drawn in a fun, updated style will engage children while they learn and explore new vocabulary...because Art makes everything Awesome!" --Mrs. English Avery, Art Educator and Fine Art Support Teacher
"When my son was small, we enjoyed the ABC books that taught him the 26 letters in context. But they were all pretty much the same--A is for Apple, B is for Book, C is for Cat. Here's a book that makes reading time with a wee one so much more interesting for both parent and child! Teaching the letters of the alphabet while using the vocabulary of the arts--music, dance, theater, painting, film, sculpture, etc.--is such a great idea. The content is simple but sophisticated. Hope Knight's writing is appropriately straightforward but also invites questions and encourages imaginations! The artwork is cheerful, bright, and engaging. I wish we'd had this book when my son was little!" --Claire Brantley, Executive Marketing Manager and Former Editor

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"When my son was small, we enjoyed the ABC books that taught him the 26 letters in context. But they were all pretty much the same--A is for Apple, B is for Book, C is for Cat. Here's a book that makes reading time with a wee one so much more interesting for both parent and child! Teaching the letters of the alphabet while using the vocabulary of the arts--music, dance, theater, painting, film, sculpture, etc.--is such a great idea. The content is simple but sophisticated. Hope Knight's writing is appropriately straightforward but also invites questions and encourages imaginations! The artwork is cheerful, bright, and engaging. I wish we'd had this book when my son was little!" --Claire Brantley, Executive Marketing Manager and Former Editor "Art is the first language we learn as children. Art helps us to express things that can't be said in words. Hope Knight's ABC Arts Book explains the many ways that humans communicate. Describing words that align with the alphabet gives meaning to the ways in which artists create and share their voice with the world. The imagery and visual clues drawn in a fun, updated style will engage children while they learn and explore new vocabulary...because Art makes everything Awesome!" --Mrs. English Avery, Art Educator and Fine Art Support Teacher "ABC Arts Book teaches young children (and adults!) that creativity can be displayed in many ways. Knight's introduction to art vocabulary words, combined with Martin's colorful and creative illustrations, make a perfect addition to any art-loving home or school library." --Angie Nicholson, Early Childhood Professional

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