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!
