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Aretha Franklin (Volume 44) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 44) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 4, 2020

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Amy Blackwell (Illustrator)
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul."

The fourth of five children, Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the stage at an early age in her father's church choir. She went on to become the best-selling rhythm and blues singer of all time, and the first woman to be installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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 broadcaster's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling 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 hardcover 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!
 
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Part of series
    Little People, BIG DREAMS
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Dimensions
    7.95 x 0.55 x 9.7 inches
  7. Publisher
    Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  8. Publication date
    August 4, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    0711246866
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0711246867
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Discover the life of Aretha Franklin, 'The Queen of Soul'!

She started singing in the gospel choir at the church where her father was a minister.

Before long, Aretha’s songs were climbing the charts.

She recorded hundreds of great hits and she loved them all.

She started singing in the gospel choir at the church where her father was a minister.

Before long, Aretha’s songs were climbing the charts.

She recorded hundreds of great hits and she loved them all.

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"…adorably illustrated…”―People Magazine

About the Author

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. 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. ​

Amy Blackwell is a painter, printmaker, knitter, maker, writer, reader, and is very fond of pancakes. Amy is based in the midlands and has a small studio space at backlit in Nottingham, UK – this is where the magic (doodling/printing/bad singing) happens. She's inspired by the weird and wonderful, clashing colors, the natural world, history, fashion, and folklore. She paints, prints, and draws and has done since day one.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frances Lincoln Children's Books; Illustrated edition (August 4, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0711246866
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0711246867
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.95 x 0.55 x 9.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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¡Hola! My name is Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and I’m a writer and creative director from Barcelona. When I was a little girl, I used to read books under the covers with a flashlight once my mom had turned the light off. I always wanted to be a writer… but when I grew up, I ended up in advertising. It was a lot of fun though; I loved working with directors, photographers, designers, and I also wrote scripts, documentaries and texts for all kind of things.

Then, I decided to self-publish a book that had been in my mind for a long time. One day, one thousand copies of the book arrived at my home – I had no idea what I was going to do with them! I opened a little online shop, offered them to some pretty stores in my neighborhood and, one by one, I sold them all. Soon, publishing houses started to approach me to write books, but I was working on another idea of my own: a series about little people with BIG dreams.

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Dan Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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It was a fun quick read with my kids for a school project. Fun pictures and very insightful for kids.
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Kerri A. Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Series
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This is a terrific book and series for young children to learn about important people in our society. The text is informative, but easy for young children to understand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this and as reading it I learned a couple of things myself and I am 50
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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I love this and as reading it I learned a couple of things myself and I am 50 years old I bought it for my grandchild however I enjoyed it also I’m going to continue to buy books from this person from the series I love it I had to share it on Facebook with all my friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this and as reading it I learned a couple of things myself and I am 50
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
I love this and as reading it I learned a couple of things myself and I am 50 years old I bought it for my grandchild however I enjoyed it also I’m going to continue to buy books from this person from the series I love it I had to share it on Facebook with all my friends.
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Wayne A McCoy
5.0 out of 5 stars A biography for kids of an amazing singer
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
'Aretha Franklin' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Amy Blackwell is a biography of the famous singer told for little readers.

Even as a child in Detroit, little Aretha loved to sing. Her mother was a gospel singer, but left when Aretha was little. Aretha sang in her father's church, but wanted to be heard outside the church. The rest is history.

I love this series, and I love the music of Aretha Franklin, so this is one of my favorites in this series. I also really loved Amy Blackwell's fun illustrations here.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
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Ocean Breeze
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute children’s biography
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
Aretha was the fourth of 5 children. She grew up singing in church and her father took her to many churches to share her gifted voice. Aretha wanted to sing beyond churches. She was eventually offered a recording contract and became one of the most powerful voices in America.

As an educator, I would recommend this book as a part of classroom library or as part of a unit on biographies, or even as a part of Black History. I enjoyed this book about Aretha Franklin and I think it could help inspire a younger generation.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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R. Flaherty
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
Thank you for providing this sweetly-illustrated book about the Queen of Soul. I'm using it with my elementary music classes.
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noone
4.0 out of 5 stars Sing out!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022
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This is a good book about a great singer. There are several instances of unnecessary hyperbole, but I guess that's part of singing the praises of an epically wonderful singer. The illustrations are joyous, and the biography moves quickly.
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Panda Incognito
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020
This picture book biography of Aretha Franklin is a wonderful addition to a great series. It shares her story in simple and child-friendly terms while still covering the main events of her life, and the vibrant illustrations are well-suited to a singer with such a passionate voice. The biography also strikes a good balance between focusing on her accomplishments as an African-American and as a woman. She was the first woman ever conducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and broke both racist and sexist barriers in the industry.

The author's note shares some additional details about her life, and four photos. This is a great book for children who are learning about significant historical figures, are studying black history, are interested in music, or want to learn about ground-breaking women. It's also an appealing quick read for adults, and I greatly enjoyed it.
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Deidre's Sister
5.0 out of 5 stars Aretha Franklin book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2024
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Another one to add to grandsons collection
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Lindsay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great great great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2021
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My niece loves this book great illustration and read
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Mads Hindhede
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this and these books.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2020
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This is a bit longer than some of the others. But still love it.
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