This Is Your World The Story of Bob Ross

Discover the true story of iconic American painter and TV host Bob Ross in this official picture book biography.

Bob Ross continues to inspire young and old alike with his public television painting program, "The Joy of Painting," almost 30 years after the show went off the air. Bob Ross fell in love with painting and wanted to inspire others to find joy in their happy accidents. Follow his footsteps toward becoming a TV painter icon in this delightful and reverent picture book biography of a gentle soul who loved painting and teaching others how to paint too.

Bob Ross--artist, painting instructor, and television personality--has for decades charmed and inspired the world with his matchless look, signature style, and words of wisdom and encouragement.

Sophia Gholz is an award-winning children's book author, music lover, magic seeker, and avid reader. When she's not writing, you can find Sophia on Twitter, in her cave (aka office), or running around after the kids, dogs or any combination of the two. Sophia is proud to be a co-creator and board member of KidLiteracy, Inc., a nonprofit organization bringing books and author visits to schools in need.

Robin Boyden is a British illustrator and author. He has a first class BA honors in Illustration from the University of Falmouth and MA in Art and Design from the University Of Hertfordshire.