Bob Ross: A Little Golden Book Biography

by Maria Correa, Jeff Crowther (Illustrator)

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Bob Ross, the beloved painter with a big head of hair and an even bigger heart! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Bob Ross—the soft-spoken painter of happy little trees and the star of the most popular televised art show ever—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching The Joy of Painting.

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Genres: Biography, Childrens, Nonfiction, Art, Picture Books, Juvenile

24 pages, Hardcover

Published January 3, 2023

Reviews

[Amanda up North · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Bob Ross on PBS growing up. Watching him paint landscapes on our boxy little TV was like magic, and listening to him was just as soothing.
I love the legacy of Bob Ross.
I love that my youngest son found Bob Ross videos on YouTube when he was 11-12 years old and, for a while there, whipped out canvases of all sizes, covered in clouds floating around mighty mountains and happy trees reflecting on water. He gave one to our neighbor, who took it with when she moved into assisted living for her final years. She loved that painting! My grandma, 96, has one hanging in her living room. Bob Ross magic, continuing through kids and great-grandmas!
I loved this Little Golden Book: A very simple biography, shorter and less informative than the Who HQ biographies, but with vibrant, colorful illustrations. Delightful.

[Elizabeth Aaseng · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a perm all along :(

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story of Bob Ross's life.A Very interesting life ....

[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book in history, can't change my answer

[Mother Goose Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bob Ross: A Little Golden Book Biography by Maria Correa and illustrated by Jeff Crowther, is a biography in the Little Golden Book series. I love these biographies. They are thorough, engaging, and are inexpensive. I appreciate learning about the lives of famous people in this accessible format. If you’re looking for a sweet and interesting biography, check out Bob Ross. Readers learn about his life and how he found his way to being an artist.

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a fun book to read to students because Bob Ross creates these beautiful landscapes. It could be incorporated into a lesson about setting. The students could follow along with one of his videos and create their own setting and then write a story. It tells the story of the famous artist and his life of becoming an artist.

[Jodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a sucker for all things Bob Ross and when I saw these come in, I just had to grab a copy. The illustrations are great, and I even learned a couple things I did not know about Bob. This truly made my day!

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bob Ross, Little Golden Book
Delightful biography. ***
“.. many people tuned in simply to watch Bob and to listen to his calm, soothing voice as he painted his ‘happy little trees’.”
“Bob Ross didn’t just teach people how to paint. He taught people to believe they could paint.”

[Mousie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We miss you, Bob

A friend to animals, generous with his gifts, kind and unassuming - it's about time there was a biography about Bob.

[Jeffrey Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming -- and happy -- little book about Bob.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did you know that Bob actually did not like getting his hair permed? I did not. This book is a great addition to the series. Recommended.

[Mandi Hidalgo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable biography on a remarkable man who sparked an artistic desire in a young impressionable Mandi Monster. The artwork is also super cute.

[Nikki & Her Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.5 stars*

[Steph G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had to read this because it looked so adorable and I love Bob Ross - definitely adding to the library for my future child if I have one haha

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book if you love Bob Ross!

[Meandmy Tea · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's quick and fun to read... Makes me miss Bob and his the happy accidents!

[Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little biography. I read it with my 6 year old

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweetly illustrated, surprisingly accurate timeline of Bob Ross' life considering the succinct nature of the book.

[Bethany Jane Travis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love to paint, and watching Bob Ross on TV was fun. I learned a lot from him. This is a cute short story of his life.

[Erica Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy trees. The calm voice in the background of my childhood

[Sharon Bartow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it