  | But art is awful! Author: McCreight, Cassi | |
| Price: $23.98 | ||
Summary:
A young philistine learns to appreciate different art mediums after an exciting trip to the museum. Includes information on art movements.
| Illustrator: | Yan, Xindi |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/26)
School Library Journal (03/01/26)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2026 K-Gr 3—Art lovers and art-lovers-to-be need to unite over this book, which offers a look at a journey to an art museum. The unnamed, ungendered protagonist—tan skin, black curly hair—is stubbornly against visiting the local art museum. Once at the museum, the child starts to slowly fall in love with the artwork that is everywhere. With vibrant illustrations that take inspiration from Pollock and Mondrian as well as Pixar and Disney, this title combines the whimsy of a child's initial distaste for art with a heartwarming story about celebrating modern art and museums. Readers see that what starts out as a chore turns into a day of discovery. VERDICT A worthwhile purchase, this is a creative tale suitable for classroom use or in read-alouds.—Sarah Nashak - Copyright 2026 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
