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 best-selling 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
hardcover 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!
