It's Not a Bird Yet: The Drama of Drawing

by Ursula Kolbe

Reveals how young children use drawing to play with ideas. Through engaging anecdotes, Ursula Kolbe gives insight into the rich possibilities of drawing, and celebrates it as a powerful fool for thinking and imagining. This book includes many practical suggestions.Ursula KolbePeppinot Press06/01/2005120Binding Paperback1.18lbs10.62h x 8.66w x 0.35d9780975772201

Genres: Education, Art

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Susanne]

This book expands on Rapunzel's Supermarket, focusing specifically on encouraging children to explore drawing as a creative outlet.

I love that Kolbe explains children's creativity as a way of interacting with their environment. I also like that she emphasises the social nature of art and drawing - that it isn't something that happens in isolation, particularly for children.

As with her first book, I think that It's Not a Bird Yet is a great reference for any teacher or parent of 3 - 8 year old children. Kolbe's emphasis is on encouraging children to explore and experience the world around them and I love the art activities that she describes. They seem to be not only lots of fun but also very achievable with everyday craft materials and basic art skills on the part of the adult.

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It's Not a Bird Yet

[Jennifer]

I loved reading about the way kids draw. The illustrations and photos the author uses really makes this book fun to read too. Any art teacher, teacher who works with young children, or anyone who likes to draw should read this book.

[Elizabeth]

Great book for looking at children's drawings in a new way!