The Art of Words

The Art of Words is a unique, fun and interactive story about the magic of words. * National Library of Australia Newsletter *

Bartel creates detailed worlds within the book, with plenty of interesting detail to capture attention. Her drawings exude joy and energy. Put simply, The Art of Words makes literacy fun. It reveals just how much power words actually have. A brilliant, unique addition to any bookshelf. Detailed teachers' notes are also available on the EK Books website, which are perfect not only for the classroom. Parents and caregivers will learn a lot about using books as a resource and tool.

* NZ Booklovers *
I'm so grateful to the publisher for sending this sneak peek at what's sure to be a huge hit with the teachers and caregivers of aspiring young readers. Brilliantly illustrated, this simple text beautifully explains all of the wonderful things that words can do. * Corner on Character *
The Art of Words is a celebration of the power of words, letters and punctuation. It highlights how they can be rearranged to convey different emotions and meanings and tell stories. Words can be found everywhere and this book exudes joy and excitement as a boy and a girl play with them. * Story Snug *
Robert Vesico and Joanna Bartel have written and illustrated some beautiful words in this clever, funny and enlightening book. * Armadillo Newsletter *
The Art of Words is a lovely, quirky picture book … it would be great to share with emerging readers and [would] be a good addition to a school library. * Picture Book Perfect *
The Art of Words is a picture book that has all the right words in all the right places. It is suitable for children 4 to 8 years old and is a wonderful resource for a classroom for grades preschool to year 3. * Buzz Words *
This book illustrates how language is a living thing and meant to be played with. When this book arrived here, I got legit excited about how it needs to be in every preschooler's book collection. * Oh Creative Day *
The NSW Department of Education has declared vocabulary to be “the greatest predictor of success in literacy” so what better tool to inspire the study and development of words than a book about them.  The possibilities are endless but if you’re stuck there are teachers’ notes available. * The Bottom Shelf *
Each page is perfectly designed for the words being explored. I love how they stand out alone but are also deeply connected within the illustrations to create greater meaning for the reader. It’s the perfect combination to promote conversation and questioning which in turn develops oral language, vocabulary and understanding. * Mr Loves Bookshelf *