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K-Gr 4—Underlying this tale of a feisty friendship between two lizards is a thought-provoking exploration of the creative process. Readers first encounter Arthur rendering a formal portrait of a stately reptile, one of several reacting to the unfolding drama in the desert. Frenetic Max dashes into the scene; he also wants to paint, but lacks ideas. Self-assured Art suggests, "Well…you could paint me." Max's literal response yields a more colorful Art, but the master's outrage causes his acrylic armor to shatter. His texture falls in fragments, lea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Art, a big horned lizard, is intent on finishing his painting when Max, another lizard, barges in. Hoping to divert his irrep...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Arthur and Max are both lizards with an artistic bent; Art is an experienced artist and Max is a novice. Kids will identify with Max’s enthusiasm as well as with his less-than-stellar first try. The characters...Log In or Sign Up to Read More