Amazing and Inspiring Biographies for Kids

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock shares Vasya Kandinsky's passion for art, colors and paints. Vasya could actually hear the sounds of colors and painted in tune with what he heard in his mind. Despite being told that he should only paint ordinary objects, he followed his heart and eventually founded Abstract Art. This story teaches kids to follow their dreams and listen to their heart, even if they are told no. It teaches determination, tenacity and to believe in yourself. If something is not invented, consider inventing it yourself.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Being an explorer can be dangerous work, as demonstrated by the life of Percy Fawcett. In The Quest for Z by Greg Pizzoli, it shows Perry's determination to find City Z back in the 1930s based on the legend that it was an ancient thriving city in the Amazon Rain Forest in Brazil. Sadly his final trip remains a mystery. Fawcett paved the way for other explorers and archeologists to explore the area of Z. This book will be enjoyed by kids who love adventure, mystery and geography.

Parenting Healthy said:  We McDonald was a beloved contestant on the hit NBC show, The Voice. In this book she tells the story in her own words about being a girl who endured bullying. In her story she finds her voice and no matter what anyone says, she overcomes the bullying and gains success.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Louis Braille was determined to read and write after tragically becoming blind at age 5. In Six Dots by Jen Bryant, we learn about his childhood and how he was introduced to two methods to read, both of which were not effective for books. He worked for many years to create an alphabet, numbers and symbols out of 6 dots, like a domino, the game he played as a child with his mother.

Braille is used around the world and has helped countless people be able to read and write. Young Louis persevered from sheer will so he could read, and in the process, created a legacy for his short life.