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Gholz, Sophia

This Is Your World: The Story of Bob Ross

40 pp. | Running | September, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7624-7356-4 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-7624-7453-0 $9.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Robin Boyden. This picture book introduces artist and television personality Bob Ross: his early years loving nature and animals; his military career in Alaska; and the home he found on public television, where he filmed hundreds of episodes of The Joy of Painting from 1983 to 1994. Quotes by the artist are interspersed throughout in red type, demonstrating his gentle, encouraging style. The soft but appropriately colorful illustrations, including a few stunning double-page spreads, show vignettes from Ross's life (and showcase his growing hairstyle). More information about Ross and his TV show, a glossary of applicable art terms, and a bibliography are appended.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Kerns

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