32 pgs Interest Level: Grades 3-6 Painted Stuff includes four projects: a flowered mini-tote, checkered frame, treasure box, and fancy flowerpot. Boxed text provides additional information on palette, creativity, work-surface preparation, paintbrush care, practice, patterns, stencils, brush use, tools and materials, caution warnings, tips, materials to avoid, sample themes, and more...these introductory books will appeal to children about to embark on a new hobby."