Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Dolly Parton | Little People, BIG DREAMS | Hardcover | Children’s Book on Biographies
Dolly Parton | Little People, BIG DREAMS | Hardcover | Children’s Book on Biographies
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Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family 'as poor as dirt'. She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right – Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give back to people, children and animals in need. 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.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
“. . . cute and quirky . . . ” — USA Today
Reading age: 6 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 4-7 year olds who sing before they speak, and a big-hearted rags-to-rhinestones story for country-loving families.
Details: Hardcover | 32 pages | 24.0 × 19.5 cm
About the Creators: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara , born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. 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. Daria Solak is a Polish illustrator known for her vibrant, hand-painted illustrations that blend nostalgia with modern whimsy. A self-proclaimed '90s kid,' Daria works full-time as an illustrator in her London studio. Her distinctive style is characterised by bold colours, quirky textures and a joyful, hand-crafted aesthetic.
Publication details
- Series
- Little People, BIG DREAMS #28
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Frances Lincoln Children's Books
