7th September 2017, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 32 pages, Hardback, Review copy
Book summary
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and
informative little biography follows the colourful life of iconic
actress Audrey Hepburn, from her early life during World War Two, to
ballet school, her acting career and UNICEF work.
Nayu's thoughts
Before I read this book all I knew
about Audrey was that she was a popular actress, and incorrectly
assumed she was American (She is from the Netherlands). I knew people
liked some of her inspirational quotes, but that was the limit of my
knowledge. I had absolutely no idea about the sheer amount and scale
of humanitarian work that she did, or why she became an actress.
I
now understand why she is such an icon, not purely for her acting but her
generosity to those needing help of some sort, for she keeps goimg
and never seems to give up. I'm glad her initial dream of a ballerina
was dashed because it made her into an admirable lady who most
definitely is a great role model, perfect for this series about
inspirational women. The facts at the back enhance those
revealed in her history, the recommended read is on my wishlists, and
the illustrations fit the feel of Audry's life. I didn't realise she
died in 1993, I thought she had died in her 20s (no idea where that
assumption came from).
Suggested read
Check out other books in the series including a fashion designer:Little People, Big Dreams: Coco Chanel (Children's, Non-fiction, 10E/10E)
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