The Boy Who Loved to Draw-Benjamin West by Barbara Brenner illustrated by Olivier Dunrea*

 In Lancaster County, PA, in 1738, Benjamin West was born into a large Quaker family. A preacher predicted that he would do great things someday. His family watched for greatness. At age seven Benjamin was compelled to draw his baby nephew. Initially he hid the drawing, afraid that his family would think he had spent his time foolishly. Instead his family celebrated his talent and provided ways for him to develop it. In fact, Benjamin Wes is often called the father of American art.

*Highly recommend.

-Borrowed from the library.