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When Benjamin West was seven years old, the only thing in the world he wanted to do was draw pictures. For a time, that got him into a peck of trou... read full description

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Mar 31, 2009
Jennifer added it
Lovely children's story about Benjamin West, an American painter who isnt as well known as he should be. My favorite part is how he would cut off the cat's fur so he could make his own paintbrushes!
Aug 12, 2009
Leia-Catherine rated it: 5 of 5 stars
It was neat how the Indian taught him to make paint out of clay.
Sep 24, 2008
Melissa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
We studied his artwork last year and so the kids really enjoyed this book, especially how he took the hair off his cat to make a "hair pencil."
Jan 27, 2012
Donna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 08, 2011
Poornima rated it: 4 of 5 stars
May 01, 2011
Jess rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mar 31, 2011
Katie marked it as to-read
Feb 16, 2011
Zack rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 30, 2010
Renee rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 09, 2010
Carol marked it as to-read
Apr 17, 2010
Amy marked it as to-read
Dec 12, 2009
Fruitfulmomma rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 22, 2009
Jill rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 20, 2009
Cana rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 10, 2009
Snyder marked it as to-read
Aug 10, 2009
Christian rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 29, 2011
Mary rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 16, 2009
Mary added it
Aug 09, 2007
E rated it: 4 of 5 stars