Adam McHeffey

Rudy and Claude Splash Into Art is a delightful, little picture book full of wonderful colours and pretty pictures!

This picture book is super sweet - not only does it feature art, but it makes for a great tale (pun intended). Claude is a bird and Rudy is a mouse. Our birdie friend is trying to make some gorgeous art when Rudy comes in and wants to be an artist! Rudy isn't as amazing at self portraits as Claude is, but he still tries to be creative! That's when the duo learn what art really is! Being yourself and making great art.

The giant goose had me chuckling, because those pesky geese definitely show up at the most inopportune times.

There was definitely room for some better educational tones in this book. It has big picture vibes but doesn't go into it. Good art should be art made from the heart - whether it be extravagant self portraits or macaroni art. Either way, this book was still cute!

Three out of five stars.… (mehr)

Overall I think this is a good book. One reason I enjoy this book for its use of color and illustrations. The illustrations in the book help bring the story to life. The bold colors are also helpful in attracting readers and holding their attention. For example, each page is filled with color and the characters acting on the story. Another reason I liked this book, is for its choice of writing. In addition to being a modern fantasy, this book also gives information and definitions about the various style of paintings one may use. For example one character states " Try a landscape. Thats a painting of mountains or the beach or a lake... just about anything outside in nature" They also give definitions for self portrait, found art and a still life. The main message of this story is that anyone can be an artist. All it takes is a little color, movement, feeling and emotion.… (mehr)