
Kid Musicians
True Tales of Childhood from Entertainers, Songwriters, and Stars
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
12 November 2024
Summary
Before they filled stadiums, topped the charts, and changed music history, they were kids discovering the joy of making music. Kid Musicians introduces young readers to the surprising childhood stories of 16 legendary performers, revealing how curiosity, creativity, and determination helped shape some of the world’s most influential artists.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781683693918 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1683693914 |
| Author: | Robin Stevenson, Allison Steinfeld , Allison Steinfeld |
| Publisher: | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quirk Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 12 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 442g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 148mm x 227mm |
| Series: | Kid Legends |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |

Critics Review
A Brightly Great Nonfiction Book for Tweens
A 2025 National Parenting Product Awards Winner
“Informative and compelling.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Hand this book (and others in the series) to reluctant readers when it is time for a biography assignment… . An interesting look at some famous musicians when they were ‘just kids.’”—Lisa Crandall, School Library Journal
Praise for the Kid Legends series:
“Telling the true stories of famous people’s childhoods, this book inspires kids to think big and humanizes historical figures in a new and fresh way.”—CNN Underscored, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson
“These reads aren’t just educational, they’re inspiring – they remind us all that we’re never too young to start dreaming! Plus – they’re a great resource for school projects!”—YAYOMG.com, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson
“Kids will be drawn in.”—Chicago Parent, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“The vivid details of each activist’s story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.”—School Library Journal, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“A great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.”—American Scientist Magazine, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler
“Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn’t important when fixing something that is.”—Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“Outstanding… Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler
“A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler
“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler
“Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny.”—Michael, age 9, on Kid Authors by David Stabler
“These entertaining stories balance humor with facts and inspiration—the perfect combination for young readers!”—Tom Burns, Brightly
Robin Stevenson
Robin Stevenson
Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of more than twenty books for kids and teens. Her writing has been translated into a number of languages, published in more than ten countries, and nominated for many awards. Her YA novel, A Thousand Shades of Blue, was a finalist for Canada’s top literary honor, the Governor General’s Award. Her YA non-fiction book, Pride, was a Stonewall Honor book and was selected to ALA’s Rainbow List. She lives with her family on the west coast of Canada.
Allison Steinfeld
Allison Steinfeld obtained a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She loves to create fun and playful work that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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