Who Was Celia Cruz?
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2022

Who Was Celia Cruz?

Written by Lisbeth Kaiser and Who HQ · Illustrated by Stanley Chow

Part of the Who Was . . . ? Board Books series

Discover the vibrant life of a legendary performer in a preschool-friendly biography.

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Introduce your little ones to the vibrant world of Celia Cruz, a legendary performer whose life and music continue to inspire. This board book offers a simple yet engaging glimpse into her journey, with captivating illustrations and a read-aloud summary. Perfect for young readers, it celebrates her influence and legacy, sparking curiosity and admiration in the hearts of children.

From the publisher

The latest addition to the Who HQ board book series: a biography of Celia Cruz, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Celia Cruz’s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and songs of one of the most influential performers of our time. WHO WAS? BOARD BOOKS bring inspiring biographies to the youngest readers in an accessible and memorable way.

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Format
Board Book
Pages
24
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
January 11, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593223628

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