Use this list of books about creativity for kids to inspire young makers. Read as a class or have these as an collection in your classroom library.
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Books about creativity #1: I'm Not Just a Scribble
Book Title: I'm Not Just a Scribble
Author: Diane Alber
Sentence Summary: Scribble's life changes when he meets a new kind of drawing, House and their adventures make something beautiful.
Book #2: Scribble Stones
Book Title: Scribble Stones
Author: Diane Alber
Sentence Summary: Plain stones are transformed into works of art to spread creativity and joy.
Books about creativity #3: Perfect Square
Book Title: Perfect Square
Author: Michael Hall
Sentence Summary: Paper can be used in many ways than just its typical square shape.
Book #4: Not a Box
Book Title: Not a Box
Author: Antoinette Portis
Sentence Summary: Find new ways to creatively use a box and spark your imagination.
Books about creativity #5: Not a Stick
Book Title: Not a Stick
Author: Antoinette Portis
Sentence Summary: After being inspired by many uses for a box, try different creations with sticks.
Book #6: Beautiful Oops!
Book Title: Beautiful Oops!
Author: Barney Saltzberg
Sentence Summary: Mistakes can become something great, even more beautiful than you think.
Book #7: The Dot
Book Title: The Dot
Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Sentence Summary: A simple dot can be transformed into many different creations
Book #8: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Book Title: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Author: Crockett Johnson
Sentence Summary: One color of a crayon can produce many different results.
Books about creativity #9: Ish
Book Title: Ish
Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Sentence Summary: Maybe your original design didn't come out exactly how you wanted, but it might be close enough
Book #10: What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?
Book Title: What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?
Author: Rana DiOrio
Sentence Summary: An entrepreneur is based on an inner drive and creativity to help create the business of their dreams.
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