Ella Fitzgerald

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 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!

Product details

• Authors: Barbara Alca, Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
• Assisted by: Bàrbara Alca (Illustration)
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781786030863
• ISBN: 978-1-78603-086-3
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 247 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Little People, Big Dreams; Little People, Big Dreams; LITTLE PEOPLE B
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Music, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 21st Century, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s picture books, Picture books, Music: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians, JUVENILE NONFICTION / African American & Black