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David Hockney by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a delightful children's book that explores the life of the renowned British artist, David Hockney. It follows his journey from a curious young boy with a love for drawing to becoming one of the most influential contemporary artists. The book illustrates his artistic achievements and his unique approach to seeing the world, inspiring young readers with creativity and imagination.
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This charming children's book will captivate young readers with the inspiring story of a renowned artist who turned his everyday observations and unique vision into remarkable works of art. It's perfect for encouraging creativity and dreaming big, making it an ideal read for budding artists and imaginative souls.

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David Hockney

Discover the incredible life of David Hockney, the visionary artist and LGBTQ+ icon, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series

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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 series of books and educational games that explore 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 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 versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools 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!

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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David Hockney by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, part of the acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series, continues to blend engaging design with educational content, appealing to both children and adults. It highlights the imaginative life of the irreverent artist David Hockney, encouraging young readers to learn about influential historical figures through vibrant storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711285484

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ana Albero
  • Illustrated by Ana Albero

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Ana Albero was born in Alicante, Spain. She studied Visual Communication at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, and illustration at the University of the Arts Berlin. She is now based in Berlin, where she works primarily in graphite and colored pencil creating vibrant textured images inspired by old pictures and movies. She is the illustrator of Coco Chanel,David Bowie and Marilyn Monroe from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

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