Title: Uncle Andy’s
Author: James Warhola
Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons (part of the Penguin Group)
Publication Date: 2003
Genre: Picture Book
Audience: Gr. PreK-2
Overview: “Uncle Andy’s” follows a young boy as he makes a trip from his country home to New York to visit his uncle, who happens to be the famous artist Andy Warhol! During their visit, some of Uncle Andy’s most famous works are shown and admired from the view of the young boy (including the soup cans). The young boy and his family observe Uncle Andy at work and during art dealings. Eventually the family has to return home, although Uncle Andy had given them plenty of gifts, and the young boy was inspired to become an artist himself.
Activity: The students could be asked to write a brief response to a time they visited a family member, or even a time that they were inspired by someone else take up a hobby or skill. This could also be used to introduce the idea of art history and the study of artists, or to inspire students in creating their own art.
Reviewer’s Name: Zack Zajaczkowski
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