What a stunning book. Both beautiful illustrations and an interesting story. As part of set it would be lovely to highlight less well known stories of people who have overcome challenges

A great gift for a child. It would be a lovely keep sake for a birthday or similar

My little girl and I love reading the “Little People, Big Dreams” series together, so I was excited to see one on someone that I didn’t know much about. As ever, the artwork was fabulous and the story was just right for my daughter in terms of complexity and pace. However, I didn’t feel like either of us was as engaged as usual, perhaps due to the fact that we didn’t learn as much about him as we learned about other “little people” in the series. Despite being a little scant on details, it did make me go online to find out more about Jean-Michel Basquiat, showing that the series can work for adults as much as children!

My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the arc to review.

This biography for kids is about Jean-Michel Basquiat, a very talented artist who became known for his amazing graffiti. Despite personal challenges he was well-known for his talent.

The Little People, Big Dreams series is a great series for young children to learn about the great people who came before them. If you have children or grandchildren who want to learn about the past, you will like this series.

I received a free copy of this book from Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the authors via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.

Jean-Michel was 8 years old when his mother gave him a book on the human figure. He practiced drawing it as a result of this gift. As a teenager he became a graffiti artist on the walls in Manhattan’s Lower East Side leaving messages. And. Drawings. He eventually got known on the New York art galleries. He met Andy Warhol and became great friends with him.

Besides the illustrations and the extra facts at the end of this book, I found it made me interested to know more about the artist. I think that that book has the ability to make a child want to know more about the artist and more. By more, I think a child might want to try his hand at producing art. The author did an excellent job writing his story.

A beautiful tribute to the unique artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
I am a big fan of this series but I particularly love this little book for the vivid illustrations and for the portrayal of such an eccentric yet so important and unique artist.It is a great way to introduce art and personality to the little ones!

This book had beautiful old-timey illustrations that evolved as the book went on. I had heard of the artist before, but didn’t know much about him. This was an informative read that provides a good amount of detail while still prompting the reader to seek out more information on the artist.

An accessible, child-friendly introduction to a talented artist, who sadly died too soon.

The book, like others in the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series, uses beautiful illustrations and accessible language to tell the story of how young Jean-Michel Basquiat became interested in art, and expressed himself through his graffiti and paintings. The double-page timeline, with 'real' photographs of Jean-Michel was a welcome addition to the biography. It was great to read about him and the book has definitely inspired me to learn more about his life and unique artwork.

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for providing me with an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and the Quatro Group in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was not my favorite Little People, BIG DREAMS book but that is because I am not very interested in art or artists. That said this was still a great book about the short life of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the statements he made with his art and the influences he has on art today.

I was not aware of the art of JEan-Michel Basquiat. Another great addition to the nonfiction biography series. The illustrations captured the spirit of this artist. A good addition to school and public libraries with younger readers.

I'll be honest, I hadn't heard of Jean-Michel Basquait and after reading this I am totally intrigued! This might not be how Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara intended for her books to be used (you know, educating adults), but it definitely made me learn something! I am impressed!

This incredible man is an artist, and he started out small! Initially he liked music and drawing and reading! He used an anatomy book he was given by his Mother to hone his drawing skills, and eventually he became very famous for his incredible works.

I love this quirky little series. It's a non-fiction, picture book series featuring famous people and how they got to where they are. The pictures are always adorable, the stories are sweet and simplistic and it's packed full of useful knowledge! You might even learn a new face or two (like I have been whenever I pick up these books!).

I think there's something in this series for everyone. Not only will kids enjoy it, but parents will get a kick out of the new facts they learn or even just from picking up an educational book instead of just that Frozen picture book their child makes them read constantly.

Overall, I'm over the moon with this series and want to read as many of them as I can! I really enjoy them!

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and The Quarto Group for providing me yet another copy of this marvelous series in exchange of an honest review.

This was a cute little biography! I read this book to my two daughters, aged 5 and 9. My 5 year old loved the illustrations and enjoyed the story telling style of the biography. My 9 year old daughter enjoyed the biography and it peaked her interest in Jean-Michel Basquiat and his art work. We had to go explore his art further after reading!

I really love this series! Great illustrations Thank you Quarto Group, Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

I think this be my favourite book in the series so far!! I loved the detail in the illustrations and learning about someone who was so influential but that I hardly knew about.

Fantastic edition to a superb series!

Vegara's Jean-Michel Basquiat takes a look at this titular, talented artist. After an accident at age eight, he developed an interest in human anatomy that eventually led to his becoming an artist. The end of the book contains a more detailed look at Basquiat's life, using language suited for much older readers. Perfect for libraries, and classroom learning. I read this with my cubs. We love this series! Highly recommended!

***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I liked this children's book. It was an easy to read biography and the images were nice. I like to read these style books to my daughter. Would buy for the cuteness and story.

Cute book with amazing illustrations. I also learned some new things about Jean-Michel Basquiat. Will probably get this book and others in the series for any future children or nieces and nephews.

An adorable and insightful look into the life and career of Jean-Michel Basquiat, very interesting to read and good for all ages and audiences.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have been waiting a long time for a great picture biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat to be published. Exposure to different kinds of art has been something I have emphasized to my students. They are trying so many ways to express themselves, and this biography will surely give them something to think about!

Children can learn about the artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat in a very approachable way. His life is presented simply with beautiful illustrations. I especially loved how New York was represented on the pages. It really brought the story to life. What a beautiful addition to this series!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

I love this series, and hearing about Jean-Michel Basquiat was really interesting! I like how these books display all kinds of people, so children can find inspiration from someone one way or another! Lovely art on every spread!