Bridget was a passionate young artist, more interested in her drawing than in things like ice cream. Then one day, while she was working outside, the wind came and carried off her beret, leaving her bereft. Her stylish hat was her artistic inspiration - how could she find a way to create without it...?

An engaging picture-book examination of the creative process, Bridget's Beret explores both the idea of artistic inspiration, and of artist's block, demonstrating one technique - just starting a project, and seeing where it takes you - that someone might use to overcome such a challenge. I liked the author's afterword, in which he presents little vignettes about various painters and their technique, as an inspiration for young artists. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about creativity, the artistic process, and how to overcome those moments when inspiration dries up. ( )

A wondeful book to discuss the concept of "writer's/artist's block"

About a little girl who loves art and making it, but only with her hat. When the hat goes missing, she finds a way to be an artist still.

36 months - a story about creativity and inspiration, we also learned what it means to have artist block which turned into a discussion about writers block and times when we just can't think creatively. This one was such a hit that O had me making Lemonade signs in chalk with a lemon for an O and lots of drawings around it. This is when you know she likes a book! ( )

Bridget loves making works of art and wears her beret for inspiration. One day a strong wind blows her beret away and she must find a new way to be inspired to make art again.

Ages - 5
Sources - Pierce County Library