{"product_id":"marilyn-monroe-1","title":"Marilyn Monroe","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend’s house – where \u003cb\u003eshe was forbidden from watching movies\u003c\/b\u003e. Through her difficult childhood and teen years,\u003cb\u003e she dreamed of becoming an actress\u003c\/b\u003e. One day a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was ‘Marilyn Monroe’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She was much-admired but suffered from \u003cb\u003epre-performance anxiety\u003c\/b\u003e, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films grossed over $200 million but she was known to have said: ‘I don't want to make money.\u003cb\u003e I just want to be wonderful.\u003c\/b\u003e’\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e She \u003cb\u003edazzled a generation \u003c\/b\u003ewith her inspired performances and unique style and glamour, and her legacy will live forever as one of the \u003cb\u003emost iconic film actors of all time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This inspiring book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the star’s life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003cb\u003ebestselling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardback\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57315129262462,"sku":"NW9780711257771","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780711257771.jpg?v=1778689397","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/marilyn-monroe-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}