I’m usually opposed to both book destruction and the use of clichés but exceptions may have to be made for the new picture book from the Minnesota Historical Society, “How to Draw a Tree.” The book is ...

Embracing geographic and seasonal variability, LaRochelle’s observational text coaches would-be artists using simple tactics for noticing. After a basic directive (“Go outside and find a tree”), ...

Weather drawing by Kaydence of Mrs. Bender's class at Baxter Elementary School. Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., ...