When 9-year-old Gregory's family moves, he has to share his new room with a young uncle who calls him the Paintbrush Kid, because of his art; he also has to try to get along with new schoolmates. His imaginative use of a blank wall in a burned out building helps him adjust. The text is easy, and the chapters are short with occasional drawings in black and white. (Ages 5-9)

A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity.
 
A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn’t easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It’s a secret place, just for him! Now he can draw anything he imagines on the dark brick walls. What amazing thing will Gregory draw first?
 
Two beloved classics—The Chalk Box Kid and The Paint Brush Kid—get a vibrant new look!