★This is a bridge-picture-book series for children aged 7 and up, using light, story-driven text to explore “genius in childhood” and challenge the “genius filter”! It condenses the lives of great artists—such as Michelangelo, Beethoven, Mozart, Picasso, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Yayoi Kusama, and others known as “Renaissance giants,” “universal geniuses,” “sculptural masters,” and the “polka-dot queen”—into a series of adventures: “From Curious Kid to Artistic Legend.”
★The entire series revolves around the idea that “they were just ordinary kids once too,” helping young readers discover that “greatness was once within reach of everyone,” and that the word “genius” is not so far out of their grasp. It also teaches children to stay curious, dare to choose and try new things, and face challenges head-on—so that even a little boy who loves doodling can carve the David that astonishes the world, and a little boy who grumbles about being woken up to practice the piano can compose the Symphony No. 5.

This series comprises 16 books: *Yayoi Kusama*, *Andy Warhol*, *Mozart*, *Picasso*, *Joseph Haydn*, *Handel*, *Beethoven*, *Schubert*, *Schumann*, *Tchaikovsky*, *Leonardo da Vinci*, *Toulouse-Lautrec*, *Bach*, *Johannes Brahms*, *Michelangelo*, and *Chopin*.

Discover the extraordinary life of Michelangelo—one of the greatest artists in human history. From a young age, Michelangelo was immersed in art and surrounded by master artists: as a teenager, he studied fresco painting, and later moved into the magnificent Medici Palace, where his talent quickly caught the eye of the powerful and influential. His story will remind young readers that, before becoming famous, Michelangelo, too, was just a child like them.

P.S. A brief overview of Michelangelo’s life:
• In 1475, Michelangelo was born in the Italian mountain town of Caprese; his mother died early, and his father pursued a political career, yet Michelangelo was captivated only by stone and brushes.
• At the Settignano quarry, where his wet nurse lived, he learned to chisel alongside stonemasons, recognizing hammers and chisels before he could even speak.
• At the age of 13, he became a student of the renowned master Domenico Ghirlandaio, studying fresco painting with his friend Francesco and creating his first works on the walls of Florence.
• At 15, he was brought by “the Magnificent Lorenzo” into the Medici Palace as a resident sculptor, carving marble by day and dining at the same table as nobles by night.
• In his youth, he traveled to Rome, where he sculpted the “Hercules” to honor Lorenzo, and later went on to create masterpieces such as “David,” “The Pietà,” and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel…

Madeleine Kelly (Author)
Madeleine Kelly is a national champion and Olympic athlete from Canada. She began running around the age of 12, consistently training and competing, eventually joining the track team at the University of Toronto. At the Canadian Olympic trials, she won a bronze medal, earning her a spot at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Madeleine continues to train for upcoming Olympic events, and when she’s not running, she writes articles about running for a magazine and has published several children’s books of her own.

Charlotte Cleveland (Illustrator)
Charlotte Cleveland is a freelance illustrator and an honors graduate in illustration from the London College of Art and Bedford College. She excels in traditional ink and watercolor techniques, often infusing her work with comedic elements, which has given rise to her distinctive, whimsical, and imaginative style. She has collaborated with Children’s Music House (and its sister company, Shepherds Bush, Bush Hall) on numerous book projects, creating illustrations for their website, promotional flyers, and performances for children. She has also illustrated for the parenting magazine “Angels and Urchins.” Additionally, Charlotte created a series of illustrations for Portland Hospital—a digital booklet designed for parents of young children with eczema—and takes pride in having produced a visually engaging guide that helps countless families.