The Artful Adventure
What’s inside...
Meet a child with superhero-like abilities and the parents who are racing to keep up with her in this sweetly funny picture book about the blur of childhood, from the award-winning creators of Drawn Together. The child, known as THE BLUR, possesses ultrasonic voice, fantastically elastic limbs, and super-magnetic powers. From her first steps, she takes the world by storm, always on the move and darting into danger, zipping through days and zooming over years. The story is framed as an origin story and is filled with bold and bright illustrations that will pull at the heartstrings of every parent.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the adventure and why?
How do you think the main character felt when they faced challenges?
What would you have done differently if you were in the story?
Can you think of a time when you tried something new like the character did?
How did the friends in the book help each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, affirming their ideas.
Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into your child’s responses, fostering critical thinking.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s own experiences to make the discussion more relatable.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book they found memorable, using it as a springboard for further conversation.
Discuss the moral of the story and its application in everyday life, reinforcing the values conveyed.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Self-expression
Explanation: The Artful Adventure' encourages children to explore their imagination through art, as the protagonist ventures into a magical world of colors and shapes.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to engage in arts and crafts, helping them express their emotions and ideas creatively in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story showcases the protagonist overcoming obstacles using unique, artistic solutions which teach children that problems can often be solved through innovative thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by thinking outside the box to solve minor challenges they face, whether in school projects or in social situations.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Diversity
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, various forms of art from different cultures are explored, teaching the value of cultural diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and embrace differences in their peers' backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a more inclusive attitude.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: As challenges arise, the protagonist persists and learns from each encounter, underscoring the importance of resilience.
Real-World Application: This can help kids understand the importance of bouncing back from setbacks, using them as learning opportunities in their academic and personal lives.