In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star. Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friendâs house â where she was forbidden from watching movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was âMarilyn Monroeâ. She was much-admired but suffered from pre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films grossed over $200 million but she was known to have said: âI don't want to make money. I just want to be wonderful.â  She dazzled a generation with her inspired performances and unique style and glamour, and her legacy will live forever as one of the most iconic film actors of all time. This inspiring 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 starâs 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!
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Learn about the incredible life of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
The number one 3- to 7-year-old biography series that shows how children with dreams become adults with great vision.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780711257771
Publisert
2021-09-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Vekt
500 gr
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
195 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
J, 02
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
32
Forfatter
Illustratør