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Here at Two Little Birds, we are all about the art and craft of beautiful books andrelated products for children and adults. From editorial to production we are committedto creating and sharing the absolute best. We love art, we love making art, we loveencouraging art to be made. Our list will always contain picture books as well as conceptand activity books.
Two Little Birds is a hybrid publishing imprint, in which the author and the publisherare both monetarily and physically invested in the book. All of our authors andillustrators retain all the rights to their work and share commensurately in theprofit. This creates a balanced and harmonious commitment to the endproduct. Along with art, Two Little birds is committed to literacy -donating a book for every book we sell.
Our intention is to remain small, keep our overhead low, retain a strongbacklist, allowing time and energy for each and every title.We hope to expand into complimentary products as opportunity allows.
From Susan Schwake, the bestselling author of Art
Lab for Kids, comes the second book in her new
series: Art Camp.
This exciting new instructional book is self-guided
for kids featuring:
. 52 expandable art projects that most kids can
do on their own!
. repeatable projects with different results
each time
. guide-sized format for backpacks and pockets!
. full-color photographs and step by step
instruction
. skill building projects that grow confidence
. simple materials
. artists inspiration
. great for trips, classrooms,
homeschoolers, youth
groups and, of course,
parents!
SUSAN SCHWAKEKIDS ART SERIES
Art Camp by Susan Schwake$16.95, 5.5" × 8", 144 pg, September 2015ISBN 978-0-9912935-6-8
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ART CAMP52 ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS TO EXPLORE
ART CAMP
SUSAN SCHWAKE
KIDS ART SERIES
a simple guide to making art with paper, nature, recyclables, paint,
found objects and everyday materials
FOR FEARLESS ARTISTS AGES 5 AND UP (AND DARING ADULTS)
52 ART ADVENTURES FOR KIDS TO EXPLORE
Susan Schwake is the bestselling author of Art Lab for Kids, two subsequent titles in that series and Art for All Seasons, an artist, and an art educator. Susan brings her own unique perspective as an artist and years of teaching experience to her books. She owns and runs an art gallery and art school in Dover NH with her husband, designer and photographer, Rainer Schwake. She is happy to be working alongside her husband every day doing what she loves most. Read more about Susan and her work at susanschwake.com and artstreamstudios.com
“Susan Schwake’s Art for All Seasons follows in her tradition of studio art based art education for children. This book presents high quality art experiences inspired by contemporary artists that leads to the creation of relevant and significant artwork, easily adapted for children of all ages. The foundation of the seasons and nature adds another layer of relevancy and meaning to the creative experience. Art for All Seasons is another important contribution to the literature of meaningful art making for children.”
— Bill Haust, Ed. D., Professor Emeritus of Art, Instructor of Art Education, Plymouth State University
Art Camp by Susan Schwake $16.95, 5.5" × 8.5", 144 pg ISBN 978-0-9912935-6-8
Contact: Two Little Birds Books [email protected] Distributor: AMMO Books www.ammobooks.com
ART CAMP is a simple guide to making art with paper, nature, recyclables, paint, found objects and everyday materials
FOR FEARLESS ARTISTS AGES 5 AND UP (AND DARING ADULTS)
ART CAMP
SUSAN SCHWAKEKIDS ART SERIES
a simple guide to making art with paper, nature, recyclables, paint, found objects and everyday materials
FOR FEARLESS ARTISTS AGES 5 AND UP (AND DARING ADULTS)
52 ART ADVENTURES FOR KIDS TO EXPLORE
Art Camp is the second book of art instruction from Susan’s new Kids Art Series. This book is an easy to use collection of self-guided lessons for kids to pull out again and again to expand their skill set and gain confidence in making art. The beautiful full color photographs illustrate the projects in this easy to explore guide. Step by step simple art adventures are inspired by artists and the natu-ral world in this full color instructional book.
Art Camp is the go-to book to slip into a suitcase for va-cation or backpack for an overnight as a great alternative to screen time and for some great art making fun! Perfect for gifting and ideal for the family library!
For each book you buy, TLBB donates a book to literacy. Buy a book – Give a book
From Susan Schwake, the bestselling author of Art Lab for Kids, comes this exciting new instructional book featuring:
. 40+ seasonal art projects . full color photographs illustrating step-by-step instructions . each lesson expands to create different results each time . clear technique combined with inspiration
from established artists . great for parents, grandparents, teachers, homeschoolers,
community and youth groups
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Review for Susan Schwake’s previous books:
“... This guide offers a greater-than-average number of open-ended and inventive projects that can be taught to younger children and teens alike. Each project is paired with an example of a work by a modern master or living artist. ... VERDICT: Recommended! Particularly for teachers and parents.” — Library Journal
SUSAN SCHWAKEKIDS ART SERIES
ART FOR ALL SEASONS
Art for All Seasons by Susan Schwake$24.95, 8.5" × 8.5", 144 pg, 4c, Flexibound • October 2014ISBN 978-0-9912935-9-9 [email protected]
Susan Schwake is the bestselling author of Art Lab for Kids as well as two subsequent titles in that series, an artist, and an art educator. Susan brings her own unique perspective as an artist and years of teaching experience to her books. She owns and runs an art gallery and art school in Dover NH with her husband, designer and photographer, Rainer Schwake. She is happy to be working alongside her husband every day doing what she loves most. Read more about Susan and her work at www.susanschwake.com and www.artstreamstudios.com
Art for All Seasons begins Susan’s new Kids Art Series and continues her brilliant teaching style through well-thought-out instruction, beautiful, clear photographs, and reference to contemporary artists’ work. Parents and children alike will delight in her easy-to-explore art adventures which guide the readers while encouraging them to find their own artistic voice. Inside and out-of-doors, Art For All Seasons is the perfect choice any time of year.
“I love Susan’s Art Lab series and reference them in the Art Studio often. They’re easy to follow, full of images, and directed at open-ended exploration - exactly the kind of reference I need for my own busy home.”
— Meghan Burch, Art Studio Educator, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA
“Homeschooling parents, Art Lab for Kids is exactly what you are looking for! With 52 different labs, your art curriculum for the year is done for you! I especially like the way the contemporary artists’ works are juxtaposed with the artwork of children. We can teach our children technique (=having fun!) while simultaneously introducing them to artists (=learning!) ... experiential learning at its best!”
— Amy E. Darling, Amazon
Art for All Seasons by Susan Schwake
$24.95, 8.5" × 8.5", 144 pg, 4c, Flexibound ISBN 978-0-9912935-9-9 October 2014
Published by Two Little Birds Books www.twolittlebirdsbooks.com
Distributed by AMMO Books www.ammobooks.com
Contact: Rebecca Emberley [email protected]
For each book you buy, Two Little Birds Books donates a book to literacy. Buy a book – Give a book
Two Little Birds was founded and created in 2013. Our first title, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, despite many production set backs,recieved a Parent Choice award for excellence and we were off to a good start. This list marks our second season of publishing! You may have noticed that our list is Emberley “heavy”. That’s because as publisher, Rebecca Emberley brings to the table awealth of talent and material from inside this children’s publishing dynasty. Her father Ed Emberley, award winning children’slit icon has been publishing for over 50 years. Her brother Michael, is also an award winning author illustrator, even her sister-in-law is a decorated Irish children’s book illustrator and YA author. Having been in the industry for over 35 years, (sincechildhood in fact), Rebecca brings a unique perspective to the changing world of publishing.
People still want to buy beautiful books for their children. However, if the brick and mortar bookstore is no longer a sustainablemodel, and government continues funding cuts to schools and libraries, going forward, where will people find the books theywant, (or don’t even know they want yet)?By changing several of the traditional publishing models, Rebecca wants to explore the possibilities for reaching an audiencefor Two Little Birds books that might not have been accessible in the past. As publisher, Rebecca seeks every opportunityto work with her talented family and friends. In addition, the recent changes in trade publishing have created a wealth ofextremely talented and experienced editors, designers and marketing experts - all now available to smaller indie presses.Teaming with AMMO Books opens up new streams of distribution, with a similar aesthetic and commitment to quality,AMMO and Two Little Birds make for a very good fit. As we begin our second year, we are thrilled to be in such good company.
In addition to publishing with Two Little Birds Books, Rebecca is also working on a musical adaptation of one of her titles“Ten Little Beasties” with her daughter Adrian Emberley and her husband Peter Black, both talented singer songwriters,and an animated series for broadcast based on the whole of the Emberley family’s work, entitled ZiNg! Both projects willhopefully create more books, bringing everything full circle.