內容簡介
內容簡介 如果說《長襪皮皮》是你童年的好朋友,那你不能不認識瑞典國寶級童書作家Astrid Lindgren。Lindgren擁有一個非常快樂的童年,她在瑞典的一座農場長大,四歲的Lindgren因為聽了第一個魔法故事,讓她對閱讀充滿興趣,也熱愛閱讀。究竟這位愛閱讀的女孩,是如何成為廣受世人喜歡的童書作者?是哪些成長背景,讓《長襪皮皮》的故事可以如此深植人心呢?《Little People, Big Dreams》系列,讓人物傳記不再生澀乏味,閱讀時光津津有味。大量的插圖,搭配適宜的文字敘述,讓孩子在人物傳記閱讀物上,增添更多閱讀樂趣!In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies. They all came out from a magic object call a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn’t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. 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 inspiring writer’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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 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 versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools 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!"
作者介紹
作者介紹 Maria Isabel Sánchez VegaraMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Linzie HunterLinzie Hunter, originally from Scotland, now lives in Peckham, South London. A graduate of Glasgow University, she was a theatre stage manager before studying illustration at Chelsea College of Art and Design. Her hand-lettering and illustrations have appeared in books, magazines and advertising campaigns internationally. Her client list includes: Apple, Nike, Barnes & Noble, Macy's, BBC, Marks and Spencer, Hallmark, Harper Collins, Random House, The Guardian, Time Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.