Elvis Presley

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Book Overview

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the life of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, told in an inspiring biography for kids

Born into poverty in North Mississippi, Elvis grew up in a world where opportunities were few and far between. Yet he never stopped believing that, somehow, something extraordinary was waiting for him. When he performed in a school talent show, he discovered his true passion and knew that singing was what he wanted to do with his life.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Elvis found the courage to walk through the doors of Sun Studio and record his very first song. What followed was a string of hit records that captivated audiences around the world. Blending musical styles in a bold new way, he helped popularize a revolutionary genre: Rock 'n' Roll. Before long, it was taking the world by storm.

Today, artists everywhere still look up to the boy from Mississippi who became the King of Rock 'n' Roll. With his unforgettable voice, electrifying performances, and groundbreaking music, Elvis changed the course of music history forever.

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 music legend's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

"...cute and quirky..."- USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."- Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc es] kids to important figures in Latinx history." - Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"... an] extraordinary series..." - TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..." - Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..." - NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'" - Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711270872
• ISBN13: 9780711270879
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.8" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3