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Coco Chanel by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a children's book that introduces young readers to the inspiring life of the famous fashion designer Coco Chanel. The story highlights her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pioneering figure in the fashion industry, showcasing her creativity, determination, and influence in reshaping styles to be both elegant and comfortable. This delightful book is part of a series intended to inspire children with tales of extraordinary people.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you're interested in inspiring stories about influential figures in history. It tells the tale of a girl who revolutionised fashion with her bold designs and independent spirit, making it perfect for young readers who love learning about strong, creative role models.

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Coco Chanel

The first instalment in the Little People, Big Dreams series follows Coco Chanel - the first lady of fashion.

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A biography of Coco Chanel, the first lady of fashion, looking specially at her childhood to inspire young children.

In this exciting new series, children will discover the lives of outstanding women who made a big difference in just about every field; 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.

The first instalment in the Little People, Big Dreams series follows Coco Chanel. Starting with her early life in an orphanage where she is a genius with needle and thread, the story moves to her time as a cabaret singer, hat maker, and, eventually, international fashion designer.

This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Coco's life in the back of the book, and is illustrated throughout with the Little People, Big Dreams distinctive art style.

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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Coco Chanel by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is praised for its striking and sumptuous illustrations that make it an accessible and inspiring first biography for younger readers. The book retells the story of the famous designer in a child-friendly way, highlighting her journey of overcoming adversity and pursuing her dreams. Described as charming and quirky, it appeals to both style-inclined readers and adults who might appreciate the series for its biographical depth and simple narrative structure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847807717

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ana Albero
  • Illustrated by Ana Albero

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 500g

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.
ANA ALBERO was born in Alicante, Spain. 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.

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