Maya Angelou

This board book version of Rosa Parks – an international bestseller from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the 'Mother of the Freedom Movement.'<BR><BR>Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her courageous decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. She never stopped working for equal rights. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<BR> 

Rosa Parks war eine Bürgerrechtsaktivistin in den USA. Sie wuchs in Alabama auf, als dort noch Rassentrennung herrschte. Ihre Weigerung, ihren Sitzplatz im Bus an einen weißen Mann abzugeben, führte zur Abschaffung der Rassentrennung in öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln.Dieses Buch ist Teil der Reihe Little People, BIG DREAMS.Little People, BIG DREAMS erzählt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten großer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten - ob Wissenschaftler:in oder Künstler:in, Ikone der Geschichte oder Held:in der Moderne - hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit großen Träumen.

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the 'Mother of the Freedom Movement.'<BR><BR>Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her courageous decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. She never stopped working for equal rights. 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 activist's life.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<BR> 

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights activist.<BR><BR>Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers.<BR><BR>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 Maya Angelou's life.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<BR> 

Maya Angelou erlebte als Kind etwas Schlimmes und hörte auf zu sprechen. In dieser schweren Zeit gaben Bücher ihr Halt und die Kraft, ihre Stimme wiederzufinden. Als Erwachsene schrieb sie selbst und wurde zu einer der großen Autorinnen und Aktivistinnen der afroamerikanischen Bürgerrechtsbewegung. Durch ihre wunderbaren Worte gab sie vielen Menschen Hoffnung.Dieses Buch ist Teil der Reihe Little People, BIG DREAMS.Little People, BIG DREAMS erzählt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten großer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten - ob Wissenschaftler:in oder Künstler:in, Ikone der Geschichte oder Held:in der Moderne - hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit großen Träumen.