In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Sir Lenny Henry, the
multi-talented comedian, actor, writer and activist. Â
Ever since he was small, Lenny Henry wanted to be a comedian. At
home in Dudley, England, he would pretend to be the characters he
watched on TV, copying scenes from his favourite shows to entertain
his six brothers and sisters. But life wasn't always easy, and at
school Lenny found himself the subject of racist bullying – until
he figured out a way to beat the bullies using humour. This was
when he realised he had a gift: he could make people laugh. He shot
to fame aged 16 and the following decades were full of great
successes, such as his hugely popular TV programme The Lenny Henry
Show. Lenny co-founded the charity Comic Relief in response to a
terrible famine in East Africa. Over 25 years later, Lenny and the
charity remain committed to creating a just world, free from
poverty, and have raised millions of pounds. An actor, a comedian,
an author and a champion of inclusivity, Lenny is a much-loved
figure whose story encourages us to keep smiling. Â
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 incredible comedian
and activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for
older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of
dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of
the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal
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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General
Imprint: |
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Little People, BIG DREAMS |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
First published: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
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Illustrators: |
Diane Ewen
|
Dimensions: |
240 x 195mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
32 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7112-8540-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7112-8540-3 |
Barcode: |
9780711285408 |
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