Reviews

Art & Max by David Wiesner

smallbaby's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

saloakley's review against another edition

3.0

Sean thought this was very funny. I thought it was a good way to show some creativity. Nate liked that there were at least a few words.

orsuros's review against another edition

5.0

If you ever want a book that's great for all ages yet has some depth about art and the creative process, this is definitely a great one. Even rereading it, I still laugh at the funny parts and admire each page as a work of art in itself.

kristenremenar's review against another edition

3.0

Wiesner's art is fantastic as always, but the story felt a little frenetic. Still, the idea that art involves experimentation and not just technique is a good one. Might show students art by Seurat, Monet, Pollack, etc., and discuss differences. Combine this with "Ish" and "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds and "The Big Orange Splot" by Daniel Pinkwater.

For a lesson on print awareness, point out that the voices are in different fonts and colors - could be used for readers' theater.

jessdlibrarian's review against another edition

5.0

David Wiesner is my hero! What fantastic artwork and such a fun story!

cimorene1558's review against another edition

4.0

Another fabulous and eccentric picture book from David Wiesner.

kelleemoye's review against another edition

5.0

Another symbiotic relationship between two lizards- Art(hur) who is a talented, accomplished artist while Max is his enthusiastic, beginning artist friend. Art(hur) is resistant to Max's efforts, but throughout the book Max's adventures takes us through different styles and medias of art.

A beautiful, Caldecott level book!

I was so excited about this book, because my mom is an art teacher and I love finding books that have an art element so I can share it with her.

jbolwerk8's review against another edition

4.0

Max wants to learn how to paint, but Arthur doesn’t want Max getting in the way. When Max paints Arthur, things get out of hand, and Max has to put Arthur together again. This is a really good story with easy characterization, and the different types of painting and art are pulled in beautifully. The details are perfect, and even the sidekick lizards are humorous and involved.

roseannmvp's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely wonderful...will be read again and again...so clever!!!

beths0103's review against another edition

4.0

For kids this is a fun, silly, and colorful story. For adults and older kids (middle and high school), it's a reminder that art has many different forms of expression.