Iris Apfel
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Iris Apfel

Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Illustrated by Kristen Barnhart

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a love for fabric scraps turned Iris into a fashion icon.

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32 pages· ~780L
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Bookroo's summary

Meet Iris Apfel, a girl from Queens who transformed her love for vibrant fabrics into a legendary fashion career. From playing with her grandmother's fabric scraps to becoming a style icon celebrated at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Iris's journey is a testament to creativity and self-expression. Explore her eclectic world of oversized glasses, bold jewelry, and bright colors. This tale of passion and individuality will inspire young dreamers to embrace their unique style and follow their dreams, no matter how unconventional they may seem.

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Iris Apfel, the vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon. Growing up in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family events. Her grandmother would open a giant bag of fabric, filled with every color and pattern, and let her play with fabric scraps. This inspired a lifelong love of fashion. Famous for her eclectic style, built around oversized glasses, bright colors, and bold jewelry, Iris was the subject of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she was just 84 years young. This inspiring 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 style icon’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
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~780L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
August 24, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711259003

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