Bruce Lee

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Miguel Bustos (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A young martial artist defies Hollywood's barriers to become a film legend.

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32 pages· 432 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Bruce Lee, a child star from Hong Kong, faces challenges in America where roles for Asian-American actors are scarce. Yet, his martial arts prowess propels him to Hollywood fame. Discover how he overcame obstacles to become a cinematic icon. What dreams fueled his journey, and what legacy did he leave behind? Explore his inspiring story in this engaging book.

From the publisher

In this board book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Bruce Lee, the martial artist and Hollywood film star.

Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but Bruce went on to act in blockbuster hits, featuring his skill as a martial artist. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating star, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.

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!

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