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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times.
Little Elizabeth loved dogs and horses and dreamed of living on a farm. But, one day, she heard chants on the streets. Her uncle Edward had renounced the Crown, which meant her father would be the next king, and she heiress to the throne. From that day on, she had to learn how to one day be the queen.
When she was only 13, World War Two broke out across the globe. Elizabeth bravely served as an ambulance driver, and after the war ended, she fell in love with and married the charming Prince Philip. In 1952, she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, and for the next 70 years she would serve as a beacon of continuity, looking after her subjects and serving the country she reigned over.
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 monarch's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and 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 hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. 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!
Publication date
September 27, 2022
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780711274501
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Ltd
Series
Little People, Big Dreams
Universe
Little People, Big Dreams
BISAC categories
JNF025070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Europe JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women JNF025140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Modern JNF007140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Royalty
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.
