Ella Fitzgerald (11): Volume 11 (Little People, BIG DREAMS) - Hardcover

Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178603087X ISBN 13: 9781786030870

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2018

Synopsis

Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the inspirational life of the First Lady of Song, from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: "It's not where you come from, but where you're going that counts."

Ella Fitzgerald grew up near Harlem, in New York, where she was surrounded by music and dance. After winning first prize in a talent competition at the Apollo Theater, she went on to tour the world with her pioneering voice. 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 singer'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

Review:

"We're obsessed with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series" - MotherMag

"packs an emotional punch" - Entertainment Weekly

"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

"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

"Informative text...smartly illustrated... Another batch of successful instalments in the series" - School Library JournalĀ SLJ

About the Author:

Maria Isabel Sįnchez 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.

Bąrbara Alca is a young graphic designer, comic artist, and illustrator from Spain. Her clients include The Guardian and Ruby Star magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 178603087X
• ISBN 13: 9781786030870
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Alca Bąrbara