The Story of Audrey Hepburn

A girl dreams of ballet, survives war, and becomes a beloved star.

4.8/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings

64 pages· 4,204 words· Est. 47 min read

$7.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Audrey Hepburn, once a young girl in Belgium dreaming of ballet, faced the trials of war and emerged as a celebrated actress and humanitarian. Her journey from hiding her identity to becoming a global icon is a tale of resilience and kindness. How did her love for animals and children shape her legacy as a compassionate ambassador? Discover the inspiring story of a woman who never let go of her dreams and touched the world with her grace and generosity.

From the publisher

Discover the life of Audrey Hepburn–a story about grace, passion, and helping others for kids ages 6 to 9Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian. Before she became a movie star, she was a young girl in Belgium who wanted to be a ballerina. She lived through a world war and many other difficult times, but never gave up on her dreams and was always kind to everyone around her. This Audrey Hepburn kids’ book explores how she went from hiding her identity to being one of the most beloved celebrities in the world.Independent reading–This Audrey Hepburn biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking–Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Audrey’s life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy–Find out how Audrey’s love of animals, children, and learning new languages made her an amazing ambassador who traveled the world to help people in need.How will Audrey’s positive attitude and generous spirit inspire you?

At a glance