Audrey Hepburn (Volume 7) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 7) - Hardcover

Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1786030535 ISBN 13: 9781786030535

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2017

Synopsis

In this international bestseller from the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Audrey Hepburn, the iconic Hollywood movie star.

Audrey Hepburn grew up in Arnhem in the Netherlands. After living through the hardships of World War Two, she moved to study ballet in London. She went on to star in plays and films, eventually becoming one of the most iconic actresses of all time. 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 actress'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 this title

About the Author:

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's 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. 

Amaia Arrazola lives in Barcelona. She started her professional career in the advertising world, working at McCan Erickson Madrid, before pursuing her career in illustration. She loves typography, ceramics, embroidery, and graphic design.

Review:

“One children’s books series trying to fight back... by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams.”  - Toronto Star

“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity”  - Irish Times

“Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'”  - Kirkus

 “packs an emotional punch”  - Entertainment Weekly

“We're obsessed with the ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ series”  - MotherMag

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1786030535
• ISBN 13: 9781786030535
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Arrazola Amaia