Opens in a new windowThis is a new series of books from Frances Lincoln Children's Books, which tell people's stories, and how they became famous. Starting off as children, finding a dream and following it through to a successful career.
The first book follows Coco ChanelOpens in a new window, from her early life in an orphanage, where she is a genius with needle and thread, to her time as a cabaret singer, hat maker and international fashion designer.The book is written by Ms Isabel Sanchez Vegara and with beautifully stylised illustrations by Ana AlberoOpens in a new window.
The second book is about Frida KahloOpens in a new window, she wanted to study medicine but had a bad childhood accident. But despite a terrible time her career culminated in a solo exhibition in America.
These are inspirational biographies perfect for encouraging children to follow their dreams. They are excellently published books in hardback and encourage you to open them from the start. I was in The British LibraryOpens in a new window recently and noticed that many people just had to peep inside.
Opens in a new windowIn each book there is a fact section and a timeline.
Future books will include Maya AngelouOpens in a new window and Amelia EarhartOpens in a new window, can't wait for that one!
We love these books and recommend for children from 6 years to 9 years.
Sue Martin
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