Corazon Aquino
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Corazon Aquino

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ginnie Hsu (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A shy child becomes a leader, toppling a dictator to restore democracy.

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32 pages· 470 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Corazon Aquino, once a shy child, rises to lead a revolution against tyranny in the Philippines. After personal tragedy, she steps into the political arena, challenging a dictator and restoring democracy. Discover her journey from quiet beginnings to becoming the first female president, inspiring change and justice. What sacrifices will she make to transform her nation?

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Corazon Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines.

Little Cory was a shy, studious child with a great sense of justice. As a young woman and wife, she and her family felt compelled to speak out against the unjust leader who was ruining their country. Showing bravery, reliability, and honesty, she led the revolution that ended the dictator’s rule and went on to become the president of the Philippines. 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 politician’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
470
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about girls and womenBooks about activismBooks about politicsBooks about the PhilippinesBooks about strong women
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 4, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711246843

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