Aretha Franklin: Volume 44

Hardback

Main Details

Title Aretha Franklin: Volume 44
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Illustrated by Amy Blackwell
SeriesLittle People, BIG DREAMS
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 195
ISBN/Barcode 9780711246874
ClassificationsDewey:782.421644092
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Imprint Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Publication Date 4 August 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. The fourth of five children, Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the stage at an early age in her fathers church choir. She went on to become the bestselling rhythm and blues singer of all time, and the first woman to be installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcasters life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Author Biography

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for childrens books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

Reviews

'This book very much ticks all of the right boxes. ... [It] triumphs with its ability to stimulate discussions around diversity, issues of black history and racism.' * The SLA *