My Art Book of Friendship

Shana Gozansky wears a lot of hats. She writes books for kids and their grownups, directs plays for everyone, and coaches parents. She is the author of Phaidon’s My Art Books series, How to Be a Witch (with Gabrielle Balkan), and has more books on the horizon. She holds an MFA in Directing from the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs and is a graduate of Bard College. She lives in Massachusetts with her spouse, tween, and a dog named Miss Piggy. Visit  www.shanagozansky.com  to find out more.

‘Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text ("Love is… soft snuggles… and tender nuzzles"). So special -- adults will want them, too.’ – As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com (Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023)‘Calling all art lovers with children in your lives: These books are for you. The kid-friendly books pair famous works of art with read-aloud text that lets little ones tap into themes of love, adventure and friendship.’ – USA Today on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023'Perfect for a kid-sized coffee table.' – New York Times‘There’s something for everyone here: Kids will be intrigued by the multicultural depictions of kids and adults in different settings, and adults will appreciate the creative mix of styles … Any teacher or caregiver will find much to explore with a child in this rich, diverse collection.’ – Kirkus Reviews'An excellent way to start conversations with kids about friendships while forming the foundation of a child's art book collection and greater lifelong appreciation of art.' – My Baba