Sign-In
Cart
Let's go Backer and Backer: The Pretty Picture
Paperback
Series: Let's Go Backer and Backer!, Book 4
Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: Maureen Devlin
Published: Jun 18 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Let's Go Backer and Backer: The Pretty Picture takes children on a joyful journey of curiosity and discovery. A young boy proudly creates a beautiful picture for his mom, but where did that picture truly begin? By going backer and backer, readers follow the steps behind drawing, from crayons and paper to the origins of the materials themselves. This playful story, inspired by the author's twin daughters and their endless questions during cozy book fest days, celebrates the wonder of creativity and the magic of looking deeper into everyday things.
Benefits for Children
- Nurtures creativity and imagination by exploring how art is made
- Encourages children to ask questions and think critically about the world around them
- Strengthens sequencing and cause-and-effect understanding
- Builds confidence in self-expression and problem-solving
How Parents Can Use This Book
Parents can enjoy this story as a fun read-aloud, sparking conversations about creativity and curiosity. After reading, families can explore their own backer and backer questions where do paints come from? How is paper made? This interactive approach makes everyday experiences a springboard for learning while strengthening the bond between parent and child.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Devlin, Maureen
Let's go Backer and Backer: The empty and still beautiful but a bit broken Shell
Devlin, Maureen
Hardcover
Integrating SEL into Your Curriculum: Practical Lesson Plans for Grades 3-5
Criscitiello, Gian
Devlin, Maureen
Dacey, John
Paperback
Let's go Backer and Backer.: The empty and still beautiful but a bit broken Shell.
Devlin, Maureen
Paperback
Also in
Art & Architecture
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Rainbows Everywhere!: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Under the Sea: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Unicorns & Magic: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Glitter Stickers
Workman Publishing
Paperback
How to Draw Anything for kids: 300 Cute Step-by-Step Drawing Stuff: Amazing Food, Animals, Kawaii, Gifts and Other
Rogers, Patricia
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Christmas: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Glitter Stickers
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Why Space Will Freak You Out: The Scariest, Strangest Parts of the Universe
Arcand, Kimberly K.
Watzke, Megan
Paperback
The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity
Day, Nicholas
Paperback
All the Things: How to Draw Books for Kids with Cars, Unicorns, Dragons, Cupcakes, and More
Koch, Alli
Paperback
The Big Book of Drawing for Minecrafters: How to Draw 75 Minecraft Mobs (Large Print Edition)
Block, Steven
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Trucks Trains & More: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
How to Draw Cute Stuff: Draw Anything and Everything in the Cutest Style Ever!
Nguyen, Angela
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Zoo Animals: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): America: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
Workman Publishing
Paperback
All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dogs, Cats, Lions, Dolphins, and More
Koch, Alli
Paperback
How To Draw 101 Cute Stuff For Kids: Simple Step-by-Step Guide Book For Drawing Animals, Gifts, Mushroom, Spaceship and Many More Things
Designs, Umt
Forest, Rowan
Paperback
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Fairytale Magic: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Foil Stickers
Workman Publishing
Paperback
Wishy Washy (Water Reveal Edition): A Reusable Water Reveal Activity Book Teaching First Words and Colors
Paige, Tabitha, MS CCC-SLP
Paperback
Our Cities Depend on Us: Rethinking Our Urban Areas to Fight Climate Change (a Picture Book)
Tentler-Krylov, Victoria
Hardcover
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Blank Journal: 224 Lined Pages and Jeff Kinney Spot Art Throughout
Kinney, Jeff
Hardcover
How to Draw Peanuts for Kids: Create Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, and the Gang!
Schulz, Charles M.
Paperback
The Story of the City: From Mud Brick to Metropolis, How Cities Have Shaped the World
Hollis, Leo
Hardcover
Paint by Sticker Kids (Official): Love Is Everywhere!: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Glitter Stickers
Workman Publishing
Paperback
How to Build Lego Houses: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder
Dolan, Hannah
Farrell, Jessica
Dias, Nate
Hardcover
Color Your Own Stickers: 500 Stickers to Design, Color, and Customize
Pipsticks(r)+Workman(r)
Paperback
The Complete Book of Origami: Step-By-Step Instructions in Over 1000 Diagrams/37 Original Models
Lang, Robert J.
Paperback
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (Caldecott & Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)
Steptoe, Javaka
Hardcover
Magical Things: How to Draw Books for Kids with Unicorns, Dragons, Mermaids, and More
Koch, Alli
Paperback
Create Your Own Graphic Novel: A Guide for Kids: Write and Draw Your Own Book
Chiu, David Wayne
Paperback
Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: Silly Snacks
New Seasons
Brain Games
Publications International Ltd
Paperback
Melissa & Doug: What Do You See?: A Lift-The-Flap Blocks Book
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Hardcover
All the Things: How to Draw Books for Kids with Cars, Unicorns, Dragons, Cupcakes, and More
Koch, Alli
Paperback
STEM Starters for Kids Art Activity Book: Packed with Activities and Art Facts
Jacoby, Jenny
Paperback
A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa
McAlister, Caroline
Hardcover
How to Draw the Cutest Stuff--Deluxe Edition!: Draw Anything and Everything in the Cutest Style Ever!
Nguyen, Angela
Paperback
A Day with the Artist: Search and Discover Arty Animals at Work on This Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Gould, Nia
Hardcover
Cute & Cozy: How to Draw Cuddly Things: 30 Simple and Snuggly Step-By-Step Projects
Quinn, Lucy
Paperback
How to Draw Kawaii for Kids: Learn to Draw Cute Creatures, Mythical Monsters and Friends
Harris, Carissa
Paperback
Christmas Activity Book For Kids: 100+ Festive Color By Numbers, Connect The Dots, Mazes, and Coloring Pages
Pals, Puzzle
Paperback
All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dogs, Cats, Lions, Dolphins, and More
Koch, Alli
Paperback