We are The Beatles
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

We are The Beatles

Written by Brad Meltzer · Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series

Discover how a band of teens became rock legends through teamwork and passion.

4.4 Goodreads · 97 ratings
40 pages· GN600L
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Bookroo's summary

Follow the journey of four teens who started as Johnny and the Moondogs, struggling on small stages. Through relentless dedication and shared passion, they transformed into the world's most iconic rock band. This engaging biography reveals how teamwork and love for music can turn dreams into reality. With comic-style illustrations and fascinating facts, young readers will be inspired to dream big and work together. What challenges did they face, and how did they overcome them to change music history forever? Dive into this story of ambition and collaboration.

From the publisher

The Fab Four, the most beloved band of all time, join the ranks of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. They began as Johnny and the Moondogs, and they weren’t very good. But these teens who loved music more than anything kept working at their craft and playing on any small stage they could find. And eventually they became the most recognizable, most influential rock and roll band of all time. How? Through dedicated teamwork, shared passion, and love. They knew that the best music is the music you make together! This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero’s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the heroes Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue these heroes embody: This book celebrates the importance of teamwork. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
GN600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
May 6, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593533451

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