Description
| Product ID: | 9781786032911 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Series: | Little People, BIG DREAMS |
| Title: | Josephine Baker |
| Authors: | Author: Agathe Sorlet, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara |
| Page Count: | 32 |
| Subjects: | Children’s picture books, Picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Drama & performing (Children's / Teenage), People & places (Children's / Teenage) |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Josephine Baker tells the incredible story of the world-famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent. Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the incredible life of Josephine Baker, from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, during segregation to defying expectations and performing on the stage in Paris, where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine Baker was born for the stage. But growing up in segregated St. Louis, she didn't have the same opportunities as white entertainers. So, she moved to Paris where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine worked as a dancer, an actor and even a spy. She then spent the rest of her life spreading the word that people of all colours can live together in harmony. 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 entertainer's amazing 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! |
| Imprint Name: | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-08-02 |
