Olshansky (U. of New Hampshire, Durham) manages a nationwide program teaching educators about her innovative art-based approach to literacy instruction. This book makes the information available to a wider range of classroom teachers, administrators, and parents. Following an introductory overview of the foundations behind her approach, coverage includes the interaction between art and writing, and its impact on reading; how art can be used to enhance thinking, writing, and revision; the preparation and assessment of lessons; a study of two picture books demonstrating how illustrators have used the language of pictures to develop meaning; and sample mini-lessons for classroom use. The accompanying DVD follows a third-grade class through a series of lessons and includes demonstration art lessons. The text is illustrated with 22 color plates and b&w illustrations, writing samples, and graphs. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)