John Lennon
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

John Lennon

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Octavia Bromell (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A boy from Liverpool forms a band, changing music and championing peace.

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32 pages· 489 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Meet John Lennon, a schoolboy from Liverpool with dreams of peace. Forming a band, he unknowingly sets the stage for a musical revolution. As The Beatles' fame skyrockets, John's journey transforms him into a global icon and advocate for peace. Discover his inspiring story, filled with rebellious sounds and a quest for harmony, in this beautifully illustrated book. What legacy will he leave behind?

From the publisher

In this book from the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of John Lennon, the boy from Liverpool who dreamed of peace. When John Lennon formed a band while still in school, he couldn’t have known they were about to change music forever. With their exciting new sounds, rebel attitudes and gift for songwriting, everyone went crazy for The Beatles. Today, John is remembered not just as a musical icon, but as a champion of world peace. 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 legendary Beatle’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
489
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about activismBooks about rock musiciansBooks about boys and menBooks about singers
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Publication
Published
December 8, 2020
First published
January 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711257672

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