David Hockney
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

David Hockney

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ana Albero (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Follow a young artist's journey to redefine the art world with vibrant landscapes.

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32 pages· 1,222 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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David Hockney always knew he was destined to be an artist. From his early days sketching to his vibrant California landscapes, his journey is one of passion and reinvention. Discover how this visionary artist transformed the art world with his bold creations, including a masterpiece of 50 canvases. What drives David to constantly reinvent himself, and how does he continue to inspire with his colorful work? Dive into this captivating tale of creativity and determination, and see how a dreamer from Yorkshire became an icon.

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of David Hockney, the inspirational British artist. Little David loved to draw and looked at the world in his own unique way. He always knew what his path in life would be… he would be an artist! He went to art school and worked day and night to hone his drawing skills. He sold his first painting as a student, and in just five years he had a sell-out solo show of his work. When he moved from the UK to sunny California, he became known for creating bright, bold paintings. From the Grand Canyon to the Yorkshire hills of home, David painted fantastic landscapes, including one made of 50 canvases all stitched together. An artist who delights in constantly reinventing himself, to this day David is eager to share his colourful work, and himself, with the whole world. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activist’s life so far. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,222
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about overcoming obstaclesBooks about artistsBooks about following your dreamsBooks about artBooks about history
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Published
April 4, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711285491

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