.. .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 ... Read morecartoons.
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 Ren e 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.
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