Kid Artists
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Kid Artists

By David Stabler, Doogie Horner (Illustrator)

Part of the Kid Legends series

Discover how famous artists overcame childhood challenges to become legends.

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208 pages
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Meet young Leonardo da Vinci, Beatrix Potter, and more as they navigate childhood hurdles on their path to greatness. From Jackson Pollock's constant relocations to Georgia O’Keeffe's sibling rivalry, these stories reveal the ordinary beginnings of extraordinary artists. With whimsical illustrations, explore how Jean-Michel Basquiat rose from poverty and how Andy Warhol's love for Campbell’s soup began. Each tale offers a glimpse into the early lives of these creative icons, sparking inspiration for budding artists and curious minds. What childhood challenges did these legends face, and how did they shape their future masterpieces?

From the publisher

“The series that began with Kid Presidents and Kid Athletes has a new volume that chronicles the childhoods of 16 celebrated artists-everyone from Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh to Mary Cassat, Frida Kahlo, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and even Dr. Seuss! Readers will learn- A Georgia O’Keeffe was so enthralled by nature that she once ate dirt just to see what it tasted like. A Jackson Pollock lost the top of his right index finger in a childhood accident (and the severed tip was eaten by a rooster!). A Andy Warhol’s favorite childhood lunch was-what else?-a bowl of Campbell’s tomato soup. Every scribble, sketch, and sticky situation comes to life in these kid-friendly and relatable stories, all with Doogie Horner’s trademark whimsical illustrations. Kid Artists is a delight for budding artists and eager readers alike.”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
Books about artistsBooks about artBooks about history
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.9
F&P level
~X
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
185677
Publication
Published
January 1, 2016
First published
August 9, 2016
Publisher
Quirk Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781594748967

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