{"product_id":"the-art-lesson","title":"The Art Lesson","description":"This modern classic celebrates the individuality in all of us and the joy of artistic expression.\n\nTommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of \"rules\", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the \"rules\" makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality.\n\nTomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 039921688X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.039921688X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:dePaola, Tomie\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41664137166906,"sku":"DBV.039921688X.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/039921688X-0.jpg?v=1789876343","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-art-lesson","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}