Freddie Mercury (94) (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
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Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a love of playing rock’n’roll songs on the piano.
After school, Farrokh knew he wanted to be a musician. After moving to London, he became the singer of a rock band called Queen… and the rest is history! Freddie became the biggest glam-rock star ever, touring the world and charming the world with his exuberant zest for life.
This moving 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 musician’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMSis 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 hardback 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!
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Additional information
| Publisher | Frances Lincoln Children's Books (9 Feb. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0711271062 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0711271067 |
| Reading age | 4 – 7 years |
| Dimensions | 20.5 x 1.2 x 24.5 cm |
by Catherine Craig (Angelic Light), UK
This is a wonderful children’s book from the Little People, Big Dreams series, which is an amazing, educational series of books, focusing on inspirational people in the world.
This book focuses on Freddie Mercury, who was a famous musician. We are shown his life from when he was a little boy who was sent from Africa to India to go to boarding school, until he was an adult. When he was at school, he loved music, playing the piano and singing, and when he was twelve years old, he formed a band. After school was complete, he went back to Africa, and then to England. In London, he studied graphic design and sold clothes at a market. He met Roger and Brian there, and he joined their band as a singer, with John joining them later. They changed their name from Smile to Queen, and then they became very famous, and are known all over the world today. Freddie loved his girlfriend Mary, his boyfriend Jim and his cats very much. Freddie sadly died, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of many, and his wonderful music brings inspiration to everyone in the world to this day.
I found this book really interesting, and I really loved looking at the beautiful illustrations in the book, as well as the informative text sections and photographs at the end of the book.
by Pam Wright/ Alfie Blue Puss In Books
Been waiting on this little people for ages… loved it and well worth the wait
As usual full of bright fun art work that tells a story in itself. Great to see all aspects of Freddie’s life included ,extra snaps for the cats! Would make a great gift for any Queen fans I will be buying this for my mum who is huge fan. It’s champion book for me
by amber2
My grandson has several of this series of books. Important people we feel he should know about as he grows. This will be added to his collection. I even learned something from this book! I thought I pretty much knew Freddie Mercury’s story having grown up at the same time as him and always being a big Queen fan – but I was wrong! I never knew he had four extra teeth and that he thought this was the reason for his extraordinary vocal range. This is a lovely book, simply telling Freddie’s story in a matter of fact, but inspiring way. At the age of 62 I feel glad I have read it and I can’t say that about many books!
by NickiMags
I love this series and it’s great that Freddie Mercury has been included. Freddie Mercury was an amazing singer and the original frontman of the band Queen. I must admit that I didn’t really learn much from this book, as I’ve enjoyed Freddie’s voice and Queen’s music for a long time, and enjoyed documentaries and the Bohemian Rhapsody film a few years ago. I enjoyed the illustrations and I’m sure families who don’t really know about his life will learn lots about him.
Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for a digital copy via the NetGalley app.
by Trevor Maynard
Good for adults and children alike, well written and informative.
by Amazon Customer
Colourful, inspiring and a true story of courage in the face of barriers and adversity. Set at an appropriate level for young readers and a must-have for any bookshelf young or old! Long live Freddie!
by Her head in her book
This is a fabulous introduction to the legend that is Freddie Mercury. It gives and honest and succinct summary of his life at a level suitable for children. It focuses on how inspirational he is. It provides a further timeline of his life and suggestions for further reading. I would definitely recommend it. My children really enjoyed it.
by Mary-Anne Taylor
I bought this book for my son for world book day as he wanted to dress up as Freddie mercury. My son loved the book and will be buying some more in this range. Fantastic books for little ones