Lights, Camera, Action! Collection

Celebrate creativity and foster self-discovery with tales of theatrical performances, musical journeys, and colorful expressions through visual arts and crafts. These books about drama, music, crafts, and arts inspire and encourage young readers to express themselves and boost their power of imagination. In this collection, they discover a world of boundless possibilities and artistic expression.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Booklist

A list of recommended books aligned to the topic Lights, Camera, Action!

Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing

Written and Illustrated by Kenesha Sneed
Eisha lives with her mother, a ceramic artist, who helps her make a special shape out of a piece of clay.
Pre-K - 1st

Alaina and the Great Play

Written by Eloise Greenfield and Illustrated by Colin Bootman
With the guileless wonder and innocence of a little girl, Alaina is profoundly changed by the performance.
K - 2nd

Family Dynamics: Embrace Your Sound

Written by Courtney Vowell Woodward and Illustrated by Thu Vu
Violin always hears beautiful music throughout the music store where she lives, but she can never make the same sounds. Join Violin on this music store adventure!
Pre-K - 3rd

Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris

Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris is a story about perseverance, community, and the ancient Mayan art of weaving.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Because

Written by Mo Willems and Illustrated by Amber Ren
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage.
Pre-K - 2nd

I Got the Rhythm

Written by Connie Schofield-Morrison and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter.
Pre-K - 1st
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Frida

Written by Jonah Winter and Illustrated by Ana Juan
Over and over again, Frida Kahlo turned the challenges of her life into art.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Playing From the Heart

Written by Peter H. Reynolds
When a young boy begins to play on his family’s piano, reveling in the fun of plunking the keys, his father signs him up for lessons so that he can learn to play properly.
3rd - 5th
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Drawn Together

Written by Minh Lê and Illustrated by Dan Santat
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens.
Pre-K - 2nd

We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song

Written by Debbie Levy and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
It only takes a few words to create change. It only takes a few people to believe that change is possible. And when those people sing out, they can change the world. "We Shall Overcome" is one of their songs.
Pre-K - 3rd