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Ella Fitzgerald - (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Bàrbara Alca (Board Book)

Ella Fitzgerald - (Little People, Big Dreams) by  Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Bàrbara Alca (Board Book)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. Now in a board book, this mini biography charts Ella's life, from her early singing days in Harlem to her success as a jazz legend. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>This board book version of <i>Ella Fitzgerald</i>--an international bestseller in the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series--introduces the youngest dreamers to the First Lady of Song, from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem to her success as a jazz legend.</b> <p/> 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. <b>Babies and toddlers will love</b> to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the <b>stylish and quirky illustrations </b>of this sturdy board book on their own. <p/><b>Little People, BIG DREAMS</b> is a <b>best-selling series of books and educational games</b> that <b>explore the lives of outstanding people</b>, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. <p/> This empowering series offers <b>inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats</b>. 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. <b>Boxed gift sets </b>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. <p/><b>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </b>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>"</i>We're obsessed with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series"<b><i> - MotherMag</b></i><br><br>"packs an emotional punch" <b><i> - Entertainment Weekly</b></i><br><br>"Informative text...smartly illustrated... Another batch of successful instalments in the series" <b><i> - School Library JournalA SLJ</b></i><br><br>"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." <b><i> - Toronto Star</b></i><br><br>"Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'" <b><i> - Kirkus</b></i><br><br>"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" <b><i> - Irish Times</b></i><br><br>"packs an emotional punch" <b> - Entertainment Weekly</b><p><i>"</i>We're obsessed with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series"<b> - MotherMag</b><p>"Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'" <b> - Kirkus</b><p>"Informative text...smartly illustrated... Another batch of successful instalments in the series" <b> - School Library JournalÿSLJ</b><p>"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." <b> - Toronto Star</b><p>"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" <b> - Irish Times</b><p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara</b>, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. 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. ​</p></p><p><b>Bàrbara Alca </b>is a young graphic designer, comic artist, and illustrator from Spain. Her clients include <i>The Guardian</i> and <i>Ruby Star</i> magazine.</p>

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