Emily's Art

In Peter Catalanotto's picture book, first-grader Emily creates four colorful paintings and enters one in the school art contest. When the judge mistakenly calls her depiction of her dog Thor a rabbit, Emily feels puzzled and unsure why her artwork is misunderstood. She decides to stand by her original vision and discovers that staying true to herself can help others see the beauty she sees. The story gently explores how children can cope with misinterpretation and gain confidence in their own creative voice.