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 bestselling 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 hardback 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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Discover the incredible life of David Hockney, the visionary artist and LGBTQ+ icon, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series
‘Cult series Little People, Big Dreams, whose books tell the life stories of key figures from history, are charmingly designed to tempt discerning adults as well as appeal to the collector mentality of kids. The latest artist in the series is the pleasingly irreverent David Hockney’.
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The publication of Little People, BIG DREAMS David Hockney publishes as Hockney has cemented his status as a national treasure following the success of his hopeful lockdown chronicles, the Sunday Times Bestseller, 'Spring Cannot Be Cancelled'. His popularity continues to grow as new generations encounter his work at exhibitions such as 'David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)' at the Lightroom in London (2023) – an incredible immersive experience. 2023 will also see the National Portrait Gallery exhibit Hockney's work as part of 'David Hockney Drawing from Life' (November 2023 - January 2024).
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ISBN
9780711285484
Publisert
2023-04-06
Utgiver
Vendor
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
195 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
32
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