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Book SynopsisThe 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: Georgia O'Keeffe was so enthralled by nature that she once ate dirt just to see what it tasted like.* Jackson Pollock lost the top of his right index finger in a childhood accident (and the severed tip was eaten by a rooster!).* Andy Warhol's favourite 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.
Trade Review“Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents.”—
Kirkus Reviews“A fun and useful addition, especially for aspiring writers and class projects.”—
School Library Journal“This is an ideal gift for aspiring young writers who may need proof that even the most famous authors had to start somewhere.”—
Shelf Awareness for Readers“Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny … I would recommend this book for all people who read books and want to know interesting information about authors, and also for people who want to be authors themselves.”—Michael, age 9
Praise for the Kid Legends series:“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of
Better Nate Than Ever, on
Kid Presidents “Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—
Booklist, starred review
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Kid Athletes“With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney’s
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell’s
The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned.”—
School Library Journal, on
Kid Presidents“Impressively diverse.”—
Booklist, on
Kid Artists “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—
Kirkus Reviews, on
Kid Artists by David Stabler
“Filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.”—
Geek Dad, on
Kid Scientists
“A funny and inspiring book for children and adults.”—
New York Journal of Books, on
Kid Scientists“I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.”—
Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, on
Kid Scientists
“Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner’s impish cartoons.”—
Publishers Weekly, on
Kid Artists
