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You Can Move Mountains

Name: You Can Move Mountains
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The Artful Life of Painter Bob Ross

By Richard Ho

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A blank canvas is your world. A limitless sky. A new horizon. You are the creator, adding blotches of blue and circular strokes of white. You might not like it at first. You might call it a mistake. But there are no mistakes...only happy accidents. For... Read More

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A gorgeous picture book biography about the influential American painter Bob Ross and his timeless contributions, by award-winning creators Richard Ho and Daniel Miyares.

A gorgeous picture book biography about the influential American painter Bob Ross and his timeless contributions, by award-winning creators Richard Ho and Daniel Miyares.

Description

A blank canvas is your world. A limitless sky. A new horizon. You are the creator, adding blotches of blue and circular strokes of white.

You might not like it at first. You might call it a mistake. But there are no mistakes...only happy accidents. For you are experiencing the joys of painting.

You Can Move Mountains is a touching story about the American artist and icon Bob Ross, the joys of painting and creativity, and the life lessons we can learn from a blank canvas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250782991

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Roaring Brook Press

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Daniel Miyares

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Richard Ho watched his first episode of The Joy of Painting when he was seven years old and has been a devoted Bob Ross fan ever since. He is also the author of happy little books for children (including The Lost Package and Two New Years) and a firm believer in the power of public television. He lives in New Jersey with his family. richardhobooks.com Daniel Miyares is a critically acclaimed picture book author and illustrator. Some of his books include: Float, Night Out, That is My Dream, and Bring Me A Rock!. Daniel has been called ".a master of visual storytelling."- Jody Hewston, Kinderlit, and ".enchanting, versatile" - The New York Times. Daniel's story currently takes place in Lenexa, KS with his wife, their two wonderful children, and a dog named Violet that gives them all a run for their money. danielmiyares.com

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