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Learn about the inspiring story of Bob Marley! The man who moved the world with his music.
Little Bob grew up on the sunny, Caribbean Island of Jamaica. Born to a Black mother and white father, life could be difficult, and he was often bullied for the colour of his skin. But Bob didn't let others' unkindness harden his heart, instead he dreamed of a world where everyone felt they belonged. At twelve years old, he moved to Kingston and fell in love with ska--a style of popular music indigenous to Jamaica. Over the next few years he wrote songs, took singing lessons and played as much as he could with his newly formed band, Bob Marley and the Wailers. A year after their first hit single, Bob was introduced to Rastafari, a Jamaican religion and political movement. Driven to spread Rastafari beliefs, Bob and his band began to create Reggae, using their lyrics and melodies to fight for social justice and advocate for peace. Before long, his songs were spreading a message of unity across the world . . .
Bob Marley is a cultural icon whose work and message remains evergreen. His story shows the power of music as a force for good and the joy to be found when we open our hearts to others.
This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician and activist's 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 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.
Publication date
July 08, 2025
Genre
Non-fiction
Page Count
32
ISBN-13
9781836007173
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Ltd
Series
Little People, Big Dreams
Universe
Little People, Big Dreams
BISAC categories
JNF053140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism JNF007040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Music JNF036020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music | History
Library of Congress categories
Biographies Picture books Singers Jamaica Reggae musicians Marley, Bob
School Library Journal
Toddler-Gr 1--A board book biography of a musical icon and renowned reggae artist. From his upbringing with his mom and family in the countryside of Jamaica, Bob Marley found comfort in music and playing instruments. During his childhood, he moved from rural Jamaica to the city where he was exposed to different types of music such as ska and reggae, which eventually inspired him to pursue a musical career and start his own band that later on became the famous Bob Marley and the Wailers. Social and political turmoil takes Marley to exile to England, where he strengthened his musicality and career as well as his politics and social views. Like other titles in the series, this work doesn't go in-depth into Marley's life but provides a glimpse and sparks curiosity to learn about his life and music and listen to his tunes. He exemplifies how songs and music can be comforting in the face of struggles and also as a conduit for sharing emotions, social injustices, and historical narratives. The bold and playful illustrations capture the diverse people and landscapes in Jamaica--the countryside, the beaches, and the city--as well as the soundscapes of those areas. Images of musical notes run through the pages, as if guiding and following Marley around his life. A short time line and photos are included in the back matter. VERDICT A recommended purchase for collections that want to enhance their biography collection or where this series is popular.--Sujei Lugo
Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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. Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, nacida en Barcelona, España, es una escritora y directora creativa en constante búsqueda de nuevos conceptos para libros infantiles. En 2014, creó un libro para sus dos sobrinas gemelas por su cumpleaños, que poco después se convirtió en el primer libro de la serie Pequeña & GRANDE (Little People, BIG DREAMS). Esta serie de libros ilustrados, un éxito de ventas multimillonario, explora las vidas de personas destacadas. Desde Mahatma Gandhi hasta Aretha Franklin y Prince, Sánchez Vegara investiga carreras complejas y las hace accesibles a los niños pequeños, con su estilo de escritura único y consciente. Trabaja con un equipo diverso de ilustradores para que cada libro sea animado, llamativo y motivador. Con más de quince años de experiencia trabajando para clientes en las mejores agencias de publicidad, sus libros combinan la creatividad con el aprendizaje, con el objetivo de establecer una relación nueva y fresca entre los niños y la cultura pop.
