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Aretha Franklin

Title

Aretha Franklin / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Amy Blackwell.

Author

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel)

Publication

London, England : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, [2020]
©2020

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Additional Authors

Blackwell, Amy

Description

1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits; 25 cm.

Summary

In this book from the critically acclaimed 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 singer'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!

Series Statement

Little people, big dreams

Uniform Title

Pequeña & grande Aretha Franklin. English
Little people, big dreams.

Alternative Title

Pequeña & grande Aretha Franklin.

Subject

Genre/Form

Children's stories.
Picture books
Graphic novels
Fiction
Biographies
Juvenile works
Graphic novels.
Biographies.
Picture books.

Note

"First published in Spain in 2020 under the title "Pequeña & Grande Corazon Aquino, by Alba Editorial, in Barcelona. Published by arrangement with Alba Editorial. Translation rights arranged by IMC Agència Literària, SL"--Copyright page.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references.

Language (note)

Translated from the Spanish.

Call Number

Sc E 23-1169

ISBN

9780711246867
0711246866
9780711246874
0711246874

OCLC

1130255988

Author

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel), author.

Title

Aretha Franklin / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Amy Blackwell.

Publisher

London, England : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, [2020]

Copyright Date

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Little people, big dreams

Little people, big dreams.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Language

Translated from the Spanish.

Added Author

Blackwell, Amy, illustrator.

Research Call Number

Sc E 23-1169

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