(4) K-3 Art Smart series. Each volume contains step-by-step directions with accompanying illustrations for twelve inventive printing, textile, painting, and drawing projects that will appeal to crafty young children. Most kids (and many adults) will be frustrated by occasional measurement generalities; small, unhelpful diagrams; and assumed skills (e.g., in Make: "using a blanket stitch..."). Clearer explanations of materials and techniques do conclude each book, however. Ind. Review covers these Art Smart titles: Draw It!, Print It!, Make It!, and Paint It!.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges