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The Loving Night Light
(Hardcover)
Mary Ellen Sherlock; Illustrated by Kathrine Gutkovskiy; Edited by Jodi Giddings
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Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this
beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury
featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed,
multimillion-copy best-selling series. Learn more about each of
your favourite dreamers with new in-depth stories, facts and
figures in this beautifully-crafted compendium.Each story is
rewritten to be appropriate for an older audience. Revisit
best-loved figures from the series and some new ones, too,
including Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart,
David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Elton John, John Lennon, Malala
Yousafzai, Mindy Kaling, and Prince. From inspiring artists and
passionate climate activists to intrepid explorers and
groundbreaking musicians, this collection goes further than the
original series into the lives of these iconic figures, perfect for
curious minds who always want to know more! Printed with gold
gilded page edges and with an interior reading ribbon, this luxury
keepsake treasury makes the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays,
and more. Each of the beautifully written biographies is
accompanied by a timeline, featuring extra information, important
dates and real photos. 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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Iris Apfel, the vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon. Growing up
in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family
events. Her grandmother would open a giant bag of fabric, filled
with every colour and pattern, and let her play with fabric scraps.
This inspired a lifelong love of fashion. Famous for her eclectic
style, built around oversized glasses, bright colours and bold
jewellery, Iris was the subject of an exhibit at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art when she was just 84 years young. This inspiring 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 style icon's 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!
This board book version of Frida Kahlo - an international
bestseller in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series - introduces the youngest dreamers to this world-renowned
painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident
changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from
her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but
also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her
one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Babies and
toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging
story of this fascinating painter, and will also enjoy exploring
the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on
their own. 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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. Little Anna fell in love with
ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of
just nine-years-old, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet!
But... she was rejected. The set-back didn't stop Anna - she
auditioned again a year later and was accepted into the company.
Although ballet was her passion, it didn't always come easily to
her, and she worked fiercely to become the best. After her training
was complete, she performed across Russia and later formed her own
company with which she toured the world. The story of Anna Pavlova,
one of the greatest dancers to have ever lived, teaches us that
with hard work, our talents can take us wherever we want to go.
This inspiring 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 star's 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. 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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling 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 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 broadcaster's 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!
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