David Hockney

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With this book, I have discovered the Little People Big Dreams series of biographies for children. This David Hockney book is apparently the 99th volume of 107 (so far). Looking online at all the other books in the series, I got enthusiastic about ordering more to read to my current and upcoming grandkids. It's well made and sure to last a lifetime. While I've probably seen his fabulous art, I don't recall ever learning about David Hockney. The book starts with Hockney's love of art as a young child and gives a few highlights of his life & achievements in the story as you see him grow into adulthood. The illustrations are large, brightly colored, and give you plenty to look at as the story progresses. At the end of the story proper is a page with more detailed facts about his life, including photographs with a timeline, which seems geared toward older kids and adults. At the top of the page after that, you're asked, "Want to find out more about David Hockney?" and recommends a book that was written by the artist himself! I think that's a fantastic addition. I imagine this is the format used with all the books in this series. The author, Maria Vegara, is laser focused on her young audience and uses simple sentences to convey sometimes complicated facts in a way that kids can understand and even relate to. She stays true to an individual's real-life experiences in the biography with a skilled and gentle hand. No one's life is smooth and perfect or without tough experiences to shape who they become, and she is able to show that people can overcome various challenges or hardships, to move forward, to become what they dream of. I didn't intend for my review to be this long. I was so delighted with the discovery of this book (and thinking ahead to all the others in the series) that I was excited to share all my thoughts! I certainly didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I'm sure my grandkids will love it too.

This book is my fave route of all the series. I loved it and is really good

David Hockney (Volume 99) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 99) If you know nothing about art in the 60s, you will know Hockney's bold colorful graphics and paintings. He was in the same club as Warhol and Haring with bright colors and reimagined landscapes, especially the pools of Los Angeles. His story is very interesting and this book illustrates his love of bright colors and his dachshunds which get a two-page spread. This is a well-written story that gives a brief description of his life and works. It is very well done and is perfect for those just starting to read on their own.

David Hockney's paintings were an intrinsic part of the pop art movement in the mid twentieth century. The newest entry in the Little People Big Dreams series covers the basics of his life in a colorful, quirky presentation that will appeal to young readers. The book focuses on his early attraction to a career as an artist, including his sabotaging of his other talents so people would focus on his artistic interest (is that a good thing?). The book is also upfront about Hockney's homosexuality, so if that is an issue for the reader one way or the other, know that it is appropriately discussed. I enjoy the Little People Big Dreams series, they are age appropriate, fun, and present a wide range of subjects. You can find one for just about any interest. The book ends with some photos of Hockney and a more in-depth discussion of his career. I only wish that some of his art work was included in that final section to give the reader an idea of his talent.