Kid Artists: True Tales of Childhood from Creative Legends

Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations reveal how Leonardo da Vinci, Beatrix Potter, Keith Haring, and fourteen other great artists in history coped with regular-kid problems.

Jackson Pollock's family 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.

Every great artist was once a kid with big dreams, embarrassing moments, and plenty of mistakes. Kid Artists introduces young readers ages 8-12 to the childhoods of 17 legendary creators, revealing the surprising true stories behind some of history's most imaginative minds--and showing that creativity begins long before fame.

Written with humor by David Stabler and brought to life with lively full-color illustrations by Doogie Horner, each short biography celebrates creativity, perseverance, curiosity, and the courage to think differently.

Inside you'll discover:

• Funny, surprising stories from the early lives of seventeen creative legends
• Full-color cartoon illustrations throughout
• Featured artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter, Charles Schulz, and more
• Kid-friendly nonfiction perfect for independent and reluctant readers ages 8-12
• Inspiring stories about creativity, resilience, and perseverance
• Short chapters ideal for classrooms, libraries, and family reading

Meet the kids behind the masterpieces and discover how imagination, perseverance, and creativity can inspire your own artistic journey.