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Title Aretha Franklin / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Amy Blackwell.
Author Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel), author.
Publication Info. London, England : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
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Copies/Volumes
Location Call No. Status
 Alafaya  J B FRANKLIN    Checked Out
 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Children's  J B FRANKLIN    Checked Out
 Washington Park  J B FRANKLIN    Check Shelves
 Windermere  J B FRANKLIN    Check Shelves
 Winter Garden  J B FRANKLIN    Check Shelves
Description 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
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Series Little people, big dreams
Note "First published in Spain in 2020 under the title "Pequeña & Grande Corazon Aquino, by Alba Editorial, in Barcelona. Published by arrangement with Alba Editorial. Translation rights arranged by IMC Agència Literària, SL"--Copyright page.
Summary In this book from the critically acclaimed 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 fathers church choir. She went on to become the bestselling 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 broadcasters life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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 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 versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools 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!
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Note Translated from the Spanish.
Subject Franklin, Aretha -- Juvenile literature.
African American women singers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Soul musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Added Author Blackwell, Amy, illustrator.
Added Title Pequeña & grande Aretha Franklin. English
ISBN 9780711246867 (hardcover) : $15.99
0711246866 (hardcover)
9780711246874 (hbk.)
0711246874 (hbk.)