The Story of Audrey Hepburn: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

by Natasha Wing, Marta Dorado (Illustrator)

Overview

Discover the life of Audrey Hepburn—a story about grace, passion, and helping others for kids ages 6 to 9

Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian. Before she became a movie star, she was a young girl in Belgium who wanted to be a ballerina. She lived through a world war and many other difficult times, but never gave up on her dreams and was always kind to everyone around her. This Audrey Hepburn kids' book explores how she went from hiding her identity to being one of the most beloved celebrities in the world.

Independent reading—This Audrey Hepburn biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.

Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Audrey's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.

A lasting legacy—Find out how Audrey's love of animals, children, and learning new languages made her an amazing ambassador who traveled the world to help people in need.

How will Audrey's positive attitude and generous spirit inspire you?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798886509564
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/11/2024
Series:	The Story of Biographies
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	183,758
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

NATASHA WING has written children’s books for more than 30 years. She has written biographies of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and artist Josef Albers, and is particularly interested in the contributions of women to history.

Editorial Reviews

"The Story of Audrey Hepburn is a must-have for any classroom or library biography collection. The surprising challenges that Audrey Hepburn faced as a child and as an adult will capture children's attention and inspire young readers." — Mary Wood, 3rd Grade Teacher

"What a woman! Audrey Hepburn created an amazing and incredible life that shines like a diamond for all of us, children and adults alike, to admire and emulate. She’s someone whose life you do not want to miss! This is a book you do not want to miss!" — Mary Nethery, New York Times Best-Selling Author

"The Story of Audrey Hepburn is bursting with fun facts, vibrant illustrations, and opportunities for kids of all ages to connect with a passionate, generous heroine. Natasha Wing thoughtfully engages her readers and offers us a beautiful celebration of a woman whom children are sure to love and want to emulate." — Beth Thaler, Teacher and Writer

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