Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams, 35)

Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams, 35)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world?s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches, and fairies. They all came out from a magic object call a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn?t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love?f books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned?uthor. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations?nd extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline?ith historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer?s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-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 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 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 Author Maria?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.? Linzie Hunter, originally from Scotland, now lives in Peckham, South London. A graduate of Glasgow University, she was a theatre stage manager before studying illustration at Chelsea College of Art and Design.?er hand-lettering and illustrations have appeared in books, magazines and advertising campaigns internationally. Her client list includes: Apple, Nike, Barnes & Noble, Macy?s, BBC, Marks and Spencer, Hallmark, Harper Collins, Random House, The Guardian, Time Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.