Aretha Franklin (Little People, Big Dreams, 44)

Aretha Franklin (Little People, Big Dreams, 44)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling 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 father's church choir. She went on to become the best-selling 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 featuresstylish and quirky illustrations andextra facts at the back, including abiographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcaster's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is abest-selling 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 offersinspiring 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 hardcover 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!About the AuthorMaria?sabel S?chez Vegara,?orn in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children?s books?nd the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people.?orking for more than fifteen?ears for?lients in top advertising agencies, her books combine?reativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship?etween children and pop culture.?Amy Blackwell is? painter, printmaker, knitter, maker, writer, reader, and is very fond of pancakes. Amy is based in the midlands and has a small studio space at backlit in Nottingham, UK - this is where the magic (doodling/printing/bad singing) happens. She's inspired by the weird and wonderful, clashing colors, the natural world, history, fashion, and folklore.?he paints, prints, and draws and has done?ince day one.