Explore a colorful Lois Ehlert author study with engaging virtual book activities for kids. Inspire creativity and learning through art, nature, and storytelling.
Author Study – Lois Ehlert
Lois Ehlert has been selected as our Author this month for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. She has a magical touch to the illustrations she creates in each of her books. The brightness of color and the simplicity of her images draw in children and adults alike into her colorful world.
You could spend an entire year in her books and read about every season of childhood from Fall, Winter, and Spring and Summer and everything in between.
During our Virtual Book Club for Kids at The Educators’ Spin On It, we like to get to know the other a little bit better in person. I truly think it helps our children connect to the author and also inspires our children to read more and even write more to become their own authors.
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5 Fun Facts About Lois Ehlert
- She loved art as a kid and used scissors, glue, and paper to make things.
- She made pictures using collage—cutting and gluing colorful shapes.
- She wrote books about nature, like flowers, leaves, and animals.
- Her book Color Zoo won a special award called a Caldecott Honor.
- Her books are bright, bold, and fun—perfect for young kids!
Children’s Books by Lois Ehlert
Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert
Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert
Hands: Growing up to Be an Artist by Lois Ehlert
Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert
Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert
Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert
Top Cat by Lois Ehlert
Color Farm by Lois Ehlert
Feathers for Lunch by Lois Ehlert
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert
Nuts to You! by Lois Ehlert
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
The Scraps Book by Lois Ehlert
Lots of Spots by Lois Ehlert
RRRalph by Lois Ehlert
Boo to You! by Lois Ehlert
Mole’s Hill: A Woodland Tale by Lois Ehlert
A Pair of Socks by Stuart J. Murphy (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Market Day: A Story Told with Folk Art by Lois Ehlert
Rain Fish by Lois Ehlert
Moon Rope/Un Lazo a La Luna by Lois Ehlert
Cuckoo/Cuc£: A Mexican Folktale by Lois Ehlert
Heart to Heart by Lois Ehlert
In My World by Lois Ehlert
Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert
Ten Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr. (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Circus by Lois Ehlert
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. (Author) and Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin Jr. (Author) , John Archambault (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 by Bill Martin Jr. (Author), Michael Sampson (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Crocodile Smile by Sarah Weeks (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Angel Hide and Seek by Ann Warren Turner (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Interviews with Lois Ehlert
Here is an interview with Lois Ehlert in person on iTunes, hosted by Reading Rockets for free. It can be a little lengthy for younger children but even it you watch just a little bit, it will connect your children to Lois Ehlert and see into her world. The second video clip is more of a visual report of her life and how her career as an author and illustrator began.
- Video of Interview with Lois Ehlert
- Eating the Alphabet Audio Interview
- Interview online Moon Rope Audio Interview
I think from listening to her talk and answer some great questions about what inspires her it makes me realize how important it is to give our children time to create. Here are some simple tips to foster a love of art.
Image Source: Mayo’s Masterpiece
Tips for Fostering Creativity with Art with Your Child
- Keep a tray out for them to keep art projects to be worked on continuously
- Keep a special spot in your home to display their art pieces
- Keep on hand simple supplies needed for collages such as paper, magazines, glue, scissors, and odd pieces you collect
- Create a place for mess that is easy to clean up
- Allow your child to see you creating
- Art supplies make a great birthday gift or holiday gift
Activities for Lois Elhert Books
- Leaf Scavenger Hunt
- Chalk Number Game with Leaves
- Fall Leaf Movement Game with Chalk
- Fall Leaf STEM Challenge
- Fall Leaf Activities for Kids
- Waiting for Wings Art Project with Recycled Objects
- Butterfly and Caterpillar Activities for Kids
- Alphabet Vegetable Soup Recipe and Kids Cooking Lesson
- Snowman Pizza Recipe for Kids
- Zoo Animal Counting Activity
- Flower Activities for Kids
- Farm Themed Activities for Kids
- Open-Ended Fish Art Science Project
- Sidewalk Chalk Chica Chica Boom Boom Alphabet Game
- Chica Chica Boom Boom Activities
What will you be inspired to create today?
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Wow this is great! I am doing a post on Feathers for Lunch and came across your site. A wonderful resource 🙂
This is great! I'm doing a author study on Lois Ehlert for my Children's Lit class and this will be a huge help! Thank so much!