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Synopsis

**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.'** 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. **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 **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!

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  • ISBN: 9781786030177
  • Number of pages: 32
  • Dimensions: 204 x 249 x 11 mm
  • Interest age: From 6 years
  • Weight: 324g
  • Languages: English