Lois Ehlert

Waiting for Wings

$25.00

This read-and-paint kit pairs a picture book with hands-on painting, designed to give kids two ways into the story while having fun.

  • Reading brings in language, sequencing, and storytelling as you share the book together.
  • Painting brings in creativity, imagination, color, and self-expression as they paint a scene from it.

What’s included:

  • Waiting for Wings hardcover book by Lois Ehlert
  • Pre-traced 8 x 10” canvas featuring the cover of the book β€” perfect for young hands to color with confidence
  • Full-color reference card for visual inspiration
  • 12 non-toxic, vibrant paints that encourage color recognition and experimentation
  • 2 child-safe brushes designed for fine motor control
  • A wooden tabletop easel to display their final creation

Why it matters:

Reading a story and then painting it gives kids a second way to revisit the characters and talk about what happened. This kit brings reading and art together in a joyful, accessible way β€” a screen-free hour together.

🎁 What's in this kit:

An engaging book full of adventure
A pre-traced 8" Γ— 10" canvas from the story
A vibrant paint set with brushes
Instructions & activity guide
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This isn't just arts & crafts

Well-designed illustrations measurably improve attention and comprehension for beginning readers, and schools using arts-integrated reading instruction saw a 13% rise in reading proficiency over three years. See the research β†’