Award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House. Her philosophy, “It’s the process, not the product,” guides her writing as she provides open-ended art activities for young children. MaryAnn’s activities focus on the experience of art, not the final product a child creates.
MaryAnn presents at workshops and keynotes around the country for teachers and librarians interested in teaching art with young children. MaryAnn was also a consultant for a children's activity television show produced by the Jim Henson Company (Odyssey Network). In addition, she consults for Fisher-Price, and works with SUNY-Albany as one of their expert guests for numerous educational video conferences. MaryAnn enjoys being a columnist for Family Fun magazine, and writes for numerous other magazines including Early Childhood News, and Daycaring. MaryAnn also writes books for her own publishing company, Bright Ring Publishing.
Big Messy Art Book, The
But Easy to Clean UpAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Bring the joy of creativity, the delight of imagination, and the thrill of an art adventure to young children! The Big Messy Art Book opens the door for children to experience art on a grander, more expressive scale.
RRP $33.95
Clay and Dough
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series, by MaryAnn Kohl, contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product
RRP $22.95
Collage and Paper
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series, by MaryAnn Kohl, contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product
RRP $22.95
Cooking Art
Easy Edible Art for Young ChildrenAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Transform the classroom into an artist's studio with these easy edible art experiences.
RRP $44.95
Craft and Construction
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series by MaryAnn Kohl contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product.
RRP $22.95
Discovering Great Artists
Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great MastersAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Children ages 4 to 12 experience painting, sculpting, drawing, and building works of art in the styles of the great masters.
RRP $42.95
Drawing
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series, by MaryAnn Kohl, contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product
RRP $22.95
First Art for Toddlers and Twos
Open-ended Art ExperiencesAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
In this updated, colour edition of First Art for Toddlers and Twos, you will find more than seventy-five art experiences, with lots of variations that add to the fun and tips for making the activities run smoothly. There’s even a chapter of special adult-made props, such as an Art Baggie Book to display a child’s artwork and a Tabletop Easel made from a pizza box to catch all the drips.
RRP $44.95
Good Earth Art
Environmental Art for KidsAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Imagination is unlimited as children create their own unique experiences with 200 hands-on environmental art activities. Materials are readily available, recycled or found in nature. These captivating activities foster awareness and a love for the earth.
RRP $42.95
Making Make Believe
Fun Props, Costumes and Creative Play IdeasAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Unlock the imagination of young children, allowing them to create their own dramatic play experiences. With over 125 activities and projects, this book is packed with ideas for hours of creative fun.
RRP $38.95
MathArts
Exploring Math through Art for 3 to 6 Year OldsAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
MathArts is an innovative approach that uses creative art projects to introduce preschoolers to early math concepts. Each of the 200 hands-on projects is designed to help children discover essential maths skills through a creative process unique to every individual.
RRP $56.95
Mudworks
Creative Clay, Dough and Modeling ExperiencesAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Categorized by art media, all 150 pages offer a delightful messy range of creative activities for children to explore and experience. Preschoolers, art teachers, adventurous parents and most anyone who likes to play in mud, playdough, papier-mache and similar media will be ecstatic over this book.
RRP $42.95
Painting
It's the Process, not the Product?Author(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Each book in this series by, MaryAnn Kohl, contains excerpts from the best-seller Preschool Art, which emphasizes the process of art, not the product.
RRP $22.95
Preschool Art
It's the Process, Not the ProductAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Anyone working with preschoolers and early primary age children will want this book. Over 200 activities teach children to explore and understand their world through open-ended art experiences that emphasize the process of art, not the product. Activities are included for painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and construction.
RRP $56.95
Primary Art
Its the Process, Not the ProductAuthor(s): MaryAnn F Kohl (click on the author's name for more titles)
Primary Art is the newest book in award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl's art series, with more than 100 projects that offer amazing results to delight and teach children ages 5--8. A unique characteristic of Primary Art is that each art experience has three parts; it is introduced by a simple activity, progresses to a more experienced level, and finishes with a more intricate primary art experience.
RRP $44.95
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