Aretha Franklin
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Aretha Franklin

Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Illustrated by Amy Blackwell

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a young girl from Tennessee became the Queen of Soul and a music legend.

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32 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD910L
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Aretha Franklin, born in Tennessee, found her voice in her father's church choir. From these humble beginnings, she rose to become the Queen of Soul, the best-selling rhythm and blues singer, and the first woman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This inspiring tale, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, captures her journey with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts. How did a young girl with a dream transform into a music icon? Explore her story and inspire the next generation of dreamers.

From the publisher

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 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 hardcover 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!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
455
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD910L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.9
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
August 4, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711246867

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