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Lucille Ball: A Little Golden Book Biography

By Chin Ko and Wendy Loggia
Series: Little Golden Book
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Lucille Ball: A Little Golden Book Biography introduces young readers to the life of Lucille Ball, capturing her journey from childhood dreams to becoming a beloved television icon. The book highlights her resilience, humour, and determination in shaping the entertainment industry. Vibrant illustrations accompany the engaging narrative, making it an inspiring read for children interested in this remarkable comedian's legacy.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in introducing young readers to the life of a groundbreaking comedy icon. It offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the remarkable journey of a famous television star, perfect for both children and those who love learning about influential figures in entertainment.

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"This Little Golden Book about Lucille Ball--television star, comedian, producer, and the first woman to own a major studio--is a celebration of a true trailblazer!"--

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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Lucille Ball—and find out why everyone loves Lucy! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.

Lucille Ball: A Little Golden Book Biography celebrates a true trailblazer. Lucille Ball was not only a television star and comedian, but also a producer and the first woman to own a major studio. This book makes a great read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching and loving I Love Lucy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593482643

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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A Little Golden Book Biography Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chin Ko Penguin Books Series: Little Golden Book Wendy Loggia

About the Author

WENDY LOGGIA is the author of many books for young readers. Just like Lucille Ball, she is proud to be from Jamestown, New York. A lifelong Lucy fan, she grew up hearing stories about Lucy, and was with her family at the world record for Lucy look-alikes to mark Lucille Ball's 100th birthday. Watching I Love Lucy is her go-to pick-me-up; three of her favorite episodes are "The Passports," "Return Home From Europe," and, of course, "Job Switching." CHIN KO grew up in Taiwan. He is a proud graduate of the prestigious Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, and has experience in media, animation, film, video games, advertisement, books, and magazines to name a few.

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