CAT NAP written and illustrated by Brian Lies

Writer-illustrator Brian Lies leads an audience of all ages on a wonderful artful adventure in CAT NAP. When a mouse wakes a napping cat, he leads a chase into an art excursion to through time and mediums and history—stylized Egyptian carvings, into Medieval illuminated manuscript, ceramics from early Mesico, African-American portraiture, African masks and more. While younger children might enjoy the tempo of the chase, the art is a dazzling introduction to the many periods, forms and styles of art. Equally wonderful is Lies’ description of his making and his encouragement to make art rather than asking AI to make it for you.  Find a link to the book in the purchase button below.