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Young readers asked and we listened- kid artists are here! With the best elements of KID PRESIDENTS and KID ATHLETES--colorful illustrations, kid-relatable subjects, true tales of overcoming adversity, battling back bullies, etc.--KID ARTISTS tells true tales from the childhoods of a wide range of the world's master artists before they were famous. Potential subjects include illustrators like Charles Schulz, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter, and Maurice Sendak; American artists like Charles Addams, Norman Rockwell, Keith Haring, and Jack Kirby; and old-world masters like Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, and more. Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations reveal how Leonardo da Vinci, Beatrix Potter, Keith Haring, and other great artists in history coped with regular-kid problems. Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world's most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Jackson Pollock'sfamily moved constantly-he lived in eight different cities before he was sixteen years old. Georgia O'Keeffe lived in the shadow of her ""perfect"" older brother Francis. And Jean-Michel Basquiat triumphed over poverty to become one of the world's most influential artists. Kid Artists tells their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page. Other subjects include Claude Monet, Jacob Lawrence, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Beatrix Potter, Yoko Ono, Dr. Seuss, Emily Carr, Keith Haring, Charles Schulz, and Louise Nevelson.

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For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews

For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews .. .impressively diverse... --Booklist For budding artists, here's a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats--not to mention all the rest--started out as children too. --Kirkus Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments--Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster--are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner's impish cartoons. --Publishers Weekly Large type and funny color illustrations make this and other books in this series a hit with kids. --Baltimore Sun .. .an interesting, attention-holding collection of mini-biographies that any 7-to-14-year-old can enjoy for fun or for a school project. --Cape Cod Times As an upper elementary school teacher, it's hard to find interesting and well-written non-fiction texts for kids ages 8-12.... That's why I get SO very excited when I discover a non fiction book that is not only interesting and well-written, but perfect for this age group. Kid Artists: True Tales of Childhood From Creative Legends is one of these books. --The Caterpillar Corner Praise for Kid Presidents: Just like history class, only hilarious. --Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney's The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renee Russell's The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned. --School Library Journal Caricatures by Horner are whimsical and funny, a good match for a book that demonstrates that every president started life as a goofy, regular kid. --Booklist Praise for Kid Athletes: .. .outstanding...Inspiring and entertaining, Kid Athletes isn't just for sports fans. --Booklist, starred review Even if you don't exactly love sports, this book only says a little bit about them in the actual sport, so go out and get this book because it will teach you a lot and you will enjoy it immensely. --Kidsday reporters, Newsday Perfect for the adolescent set, these inspiring stories mix fun and non-fiction. --Geeks of Doom .. .impressively diverse... --Booklist For budding artists, here's a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats--not to mention all the rest--started out as children too. --Kirkus Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments--Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster--are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner's impish cartoons. --Publishers Weekly Large type and funny color illustrations make this and other books in this series a hit with kids. --Baltimore Sun .. .an interesting, attention-holding collection of mini-biographies that any 7-to-14-year-old can enjoy for fun or for a school project. --Cape Cod Times As an upper elementary school teacher, it's hard to find interesting and well-written non-fiction texts for kids ages 8-12.... That's why I get SO very excited when I discover a non fiction book that is not only interesting and well-written, but perfect for this age group. Kid Artists: True Tales of Childhood From Creative Legends is one of these books. --The Caterpillar Corner Praise for Kid Presidents: Just like history class, only hilarious. --Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney's The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renee Russell's The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned. --School Library Journal Caricatures by Horner are whimsical and funny, a good match for a book that demonstrates that every president started life as a goofy, regular kid. --Booklist Praise for Kid Athletes: .. .outstanding...Inspiring and entertaining, Kid Athletes isn't just for sports fans. --Booklist, starred review Even if you don't exactly love sports, this book only says a little bit about them in the actual sport, so go out and get this book because it will teach you a lot and you will enjoy it immensely. --Kidsday reporters, Newsday Perfect for the adolescent set, these inspiring stories mix fun and non-fiction. --Geeks of Doom ...impressivelydiverse... Booklist For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner s impish cartoons. Publishers Weekly Large type and funny color illustrations make this and other books in this series a hit with kids. Baltimore Sun an interesting, attention-holding collection of mini-biographies that any 7-to-14-year-old can enjoy for fun or for a school project. Cape Cod Times Praise for Kid Presidents: Just like history class, only hilarious. Tim Federle, author ofBetter Nate Than Ever With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney sThe Diary of a Wimpy Kidand Rachel Renee Russell sThe Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned. School Library Journal Caricatures by Horner are whimsical and funny, a good match for a book that demonstrates that every president started life as a goofy, regular kid. Booklist Praise for Kid Athletes: ...outstanding...Inspiring and entertaining, Kid Athletesisn't just for sports fans. Booklist, starred review Even if you don t exactly love sports, this book only says a little bit about them in the actual sport, so go out and get this book because it will teach you a lot and you will enjoy it immensely. Kidsday reporters, Newsday Perfect for the adolescent set, these inspiring stories mix fun and non-fiction. Geeks of Doom Large type and funny color illustrations make this and other books in this series a hit with kids. Baltimore Sun an interesting, attention-holding collection of mini-biographies that any 7-to-14-year-old can enjoy for fun or for a school project. Cape Cod Times [Kid Artists] teach[es] us lessons about the artists and their life, but more so how they wererealpeople who struggled with their own challenges. I love that these books show us strong example of perseverance, endurance, aspiration and what being passionate looks like. This series is absolutely amazing, I would highly recommendKid Artists. . .a fantastic book for art teachers to share with their students as well as for parents to share with their children. The Petite Stag Kid Artistsis a quick, fun read that will show readers great artists started out just as kids and that working hard for what you want can really pay off. Pages Unbound Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner s impish cartoons. -Publishers Weekly ...impressivelydiverse... -Booklist For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews I adore a book that stimulates enough interest to convince you that you must learn more and I can easily visualize howKid Artistscould be used in a classroom for just that purpose. Bookfoolery Large type and funny color illustrations make this and other books in this series a hit with kids. Baltimore Sun an interesting, attention-holding collection of mini-biographies that any 7-to-14-year-old can enjoy for fun or for a school project. Cape Cod Times [Kid Artists] teach[es] us lessons about the artists and their life, but more so how they wererealpeople who struggled with their own challenges. I love that these books show us strong example of perseverance, endurance, aspiration and what being passionate looks like. This series is absolutely amazing, I would highly recommendKid Artists. . .a fantastic book for art teachers to share with their students as well as for parents to share with their children. The Petite Stag Kid Artistsis a quick, fun read that will show readers great artists started out just as kids and that working hard for what you want can really pay off. Pages Unbound Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner s impish cartoons. -Publishers Weekly ...impressivelydiverse... -Booklist For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews I adore a book that stimulates enough interest to convince you that you must learn more and I can easily visualize howKid Artistscould be used in a classroom for just that purpose. Bookfoolery an interesting, attention-holding collection of mini-biographies that any 7-to-14-year-old can enjoy for fun or for a school project. Cape Cod Times [Kid Artists] teach[es] us lessons about the artists and their life, but more so how they wererealpeople who struggled with their own challenges. I love that these books show us strong example of perseverance, endurance, aspiration and what being passionate looks like. This series is absolutely amazing, I would highly recommendKid Artists. . .a fantastic book for art teachers to share with their students as well as for parents to share with their children. The Petite Stag Kid Artistsis a quick, fun read that will show readers great artists started out just as kids and that working hard for what you want can really pay off. Pages Unbound Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner s impish cartoons. -Publishers Weekly ...impressivelydiverse... -Booklist For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews I adore a book that stimulates enough interest to convince you that you must learn more and I can easily visualize howKid Artistscould be used in a classroom for just that purpose. Bookfoolery Kid Artists is a quick, fun read that will show readers great artists started out just as kids and that working hard for what you want can really pay off. Pages Unbound Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner s impish cartoons. - Publishers Weekly ...impressivelydiverse... -Booklist For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner s impish cartoons. - Publishers Weekly ...impressivelydiverse... -Booklist For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews

Kid Artists is a quick, fun read that will show readers great artists started out just as kids and that working hard for what you want can really pay off. Pages Unbound Reviews Memorably weird childhood moments Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner s impish cartoons. - Publishers Weekly ...impressivelydiverse... -Booklist For budding artists, here s a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews

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Author David Stabler and illustrator Doogie Horner have created several books together, including Kid Presidents (Quirk, 2014), Kid Athletes (Quirk, 2015), Kid Artists (Quirk, 2016), and Kid Authors (Quirk, 2017).

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