Ella Fitzgerald
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Ella Fitzgerald

Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Illustrated by Bàrbara Alca

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a Harlem street singer became a jazz legend.

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32 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Ella Fitzgerald's journey from Harlem's streets to global jazz stardom is a tale of dreams and determination. Winning a talent show at the Apollo Theater, she defied the odds with her groundbreaking voice. This biography, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, captures her inspiring story, reminding us that it's not where you start, but where you aim to go. With vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts, young readers will explore how Ella's passion and perseverance changed the world of music. What dreams will you pursue?

From the publisher

Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time! New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the inspirational life of the First Lady of Song, from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem, to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: ‘It’s not where you come from, but where you’re going that counts.’ With stylish and quirky illustrations and a facts and photo section at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

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Format
Pages
32
Words
389
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about female role modelsBooks about 20th centuryBooks about AmericaBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
506313
Publication
Published
March 1, 2018
First published
January 1, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781786030870

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