This serial issue examines the theme of picture books as resources for art production and art response; gives specific project descriptions; and looks at the relationship between words and pictures, and the creative connection between art and language. Articles are: (1) "Editor's View" (Sharon McCoubrey); (2) "The Creative Connection: Art and Poetry" (Charles Pearson; Gail Workman); (3) "Stories as a Starting Point in Art and Design" (Mariette Smith; Jim Taggart); (4) "Book Links, Picture Books in the Curriculum" (Barbara Sunday); (5) "Author-Illustrator, Students Making Books to Link Art and Writing" (Sharon McCoubrey); (6) "A Natural Connection" (Katherine Reeder); (7) "Picture Books as Portable Art Galleries" (Judith V. Lechner); (8) "Legends: An Integrated Art and Social Studies Unit on First Nations Culture" (Diane Paul; Rob Foster); and (9) "Book Reviews." (MM)