Stop by the OISE library and check out these new additions to our collection!

– Can We Save the Tiger? [CR 333.9522 J52C]: Written by Martin Jenkins with art by Vicky White, this illustrated large-format children’s book explores the many threats facing the endangered species of our planet and the need to prevent their extinction. Using the experiences of a few species as examples, Jenkins highlights the ways human behavior can either threaten or conserve the amazing animals that share our planet. Vicky White’s stunning portraits of rare creatures offer a glimpse of nature’s grace and beauty — and give us a powerful reason to preserve it. Aimed at children aged 5-8.

– My Art Book: Animals [CR 704.9432 M995]: this book introduces children to the history and techniques of art through the subject of animals. Children can ‘take a walk on the wild side’ and see how animals have inspired artists through the years, discover how their masterpieces were created, and make their own art project in turn. The art projects follow simple step-by-step instructions and photographs showing how to make your own animal art, including cubist crabs, engraved rhinos, and wire monkey sculptures.  Aimed at children aged 7 and older.

– Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals: A Mixed-Media Workshop [CR 743.6 S698D]: This book opens with three chapters of fun creative exercises in which you will draw a variety of fun animals and creature as you learn to recover a more childlike approach to creating. The next ten chapters present a variety of mixed-media techniques that incorporate painting, artist’s books, transfers, and more, that will help bring your amazing creatures to life and result in a unique, finished art piece. The books will help improve drawing skills, expand creativity, learn new art approaches, and have fun doing it.

These and other new books are all available on the New Acquisitions shelf on the ground floor of the library.