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Audrey Hepburn
Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy introducing children to inspirational figures who have left a significant mark on the world. It beautifully illustrates the life of a beloved actress and humanitarian, showing young readers the impact of kindness, talent, and perseverance.
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See moreThis uniquely illustrated, quirky biography of Audrey Hepburn is the next instalment of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Learn the life of this incredible actress, dancer, and UNICEF ambassador!
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In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream.
This book follows the life of Audrey Hepburn, from her early life during World War Two, to ballet school, her acting career, and UNICEF work.
This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Audrey's life at the back.
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Audrey Hepburn by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is part of a beautifully illustrated children's series that transforms the inspiring stories of remarkable women into engaging and accessible reads for young audiences. Critics praise the book for its simplicity and elegance, making complex life stories understandable and enjoyable for children, while also offering additional historical context through a biographical timeline. It is celebrated for its inspirational qualities and its ability to empower young readers by showcasing figures who achieved great things.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786030528
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Illustration: 4 c integrated
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Amaia Arrazola
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 195.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, 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.
AMAIA ARRAZOLA lives in Barcelona. She started her professional career in the advertising world, working at McCan Erickson Madrid, before pursuing her career in illustration. She loves typography, ceramics, embroidery and graphic design.
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