Artist Michael Albert describes his artistic vision and the development of his unique style, which draws on elements of pop culture, in an intriguing volume. Albert is best know for his collages, and this showcase reveals how his work has grown increasingly complex in both theme and execution. His creation of works from consumer packaging, for example, reveals how iconographic images such as a Cheerios box, the Trix bunny, Cap’n Crunch, and a Campbell’s soup can (an intentional homage to Andy Warhol) are recognizable even when rearranged. Other works created from letters and words cut from packaging offer up a plethora of proverbs and clichés—the Gettysburg Address and the Pledge of Allegiance, among others. Albert’s artwork is bright, eye-catching, and accessible for older children and teens. Offering an intriguing perspective on America and consumer culture, Albert concludes with an overview of workshops he does with children, and information on how readers can make their own collage. (Age 8 and older)