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David Bowie
My First David Bowie [BOARD BOOK]
Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS
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See moreThis board book version of David Bowie - from the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this starman who dazzled audiences with his music.
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As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists.
Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating star, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711246102
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Board book
Date Published: 12 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ana Albero
- Illustrated by Ana Albero
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 156.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Maria Isabel Sanchez 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.
ANA ALBERO was born in Alicante, Spain. She studied Visual Communication at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, and illustration at the University of the Arts Berlin. She is now based in Berlin, where she works primarily in graphite and coloured pencil creating vibrant textured images inspired by old pictures and movies. She is the illustrator of The People Awards and Little People Big Dreams: Coco Chanel.
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