ABC Art Riddles




			A B C A R T R I D D L E S (click on a letter to see a riddle!) Purchase
		Author: Carol Murray ~ Illustrator: Freddie Levin ISBN 0-939217-58-9 Challenging riddles in rhyme spark the curiosity of young readers as they match letters, sounds, and clues to solve art puzzles. This book also features a page at the end with Ideas for Parents and Teachers. Kids will love this book. And adults? Well, I'll bet you can't guess just one!




			I start with A and end with a T. I make many things that you can see. With paper or paint, or clay or pen, I have an idea and I begin. I'm six letters long. I love what I do. Who can I be? Can you guess who?
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			My name starts with B. I'm pointed and strong. I'm used to place colors where they belong. The artist protects me and handles with care. I'm covered with paint. State my name, if you dare.
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			A C starts my name. It ends with an N. Found in a box, I can be fat or thin. Any color you pick is a colored wax stick. I brighten your day. What am I? Can you say?
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			Beginning with D, I'm something you do, when designing a castle, a boat, or a shoe. A rocket or cow can make you say, "Wow!" Grab a pencil and start. Can you guess? Aren't you smart!
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			I start with an E and end with an L. I'm useful for pictures and paintings, as well. Your art will look grand on my wooden stand. I'm happy to hold. What's you answer? Be Bold!
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			Twelve letters long, my name starts with an I. There's also an L and an S close by. I add pizzazz to magazines. In books, I am the painted scenes. On birthday cards, I'm fun to see. So, what am I? Just picture me.
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			I start with L and end with E. You can't escape from seeing me. I am a view that's wide and grand, a long and lovely stretch of land. Meadow, mountain, hill, and sky. I'm all of these. Now what am I?
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			Four letters long, I start with T. I'll help you fasten things with glee. Wrap a package snug and tight, or mend a ripped and ragged kite. People use me everyday. What am I? What do you say?
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			My name starts with R and ends with T. To make a design, artists use me. My word means “again and again, and again.” Use me on paper, or cloth, or on tin. Over and over, inch by inch, Can you guess? My name's a cinch!
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin




			My name begins and ends with an S. I am an easy tool to guess. I'm sharp and snappy, as a rule. My blades will help with art at school. Always handle me with care. What's my name? Go on, please share.
		Copyright ©2005 Peel Productions, Inc. Text copyright©2005 Carol Murray; illustration copyright©2005 Freddie Levin