Bob Marley - Hardcover

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Subi Bosa (Illustrator)

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the inspirational story of Bob Marley, the man who moved the world with his music and inspired generations with his message of peace, love, and hope.

Born to a Black mother and a white father, little Bob learned at a very young age that life could be difficult for reasons that don't make sense. He was often bullied for the color of his skin, but he never let unkindness harden his heart; instead, he dreamt of a world where everyone could belong.

At twelve years old he moved to the sunny Caribbean town of Kingston and promptly fell in love with Ska, a popular style of music indigenous to Jamaica, and spent years writing songs and taking guitar lessons to hone his skills. And then? Bob Marley and the Wailers were born! From then on, Bob began to practise Rastafari beliefs, and through Reggae used their lyrics and melodies to fight for social justice and advocate for peace. Before long, his songs were spreading a message of unity across the world.

Bob Marley was, and is, a cultural icon, whose work and message remain as relevant as ever. His story demonstrates the power of music as a force for good and the joy to be found when we open our hearts to others.

This inspirational book also features dynamic illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician'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 hardcover 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!

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

"...cute and quirky..."- USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."- Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history." - Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"...[an] extraordinary series..." - TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..." - Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..." - NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'" - Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

Author Biography

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. 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. ​Subi Bosa is an illustrator currently based in Cape Town, South Africa. In 2020, he was awarded a Mo Siewcharran Publisher's Prize for Illustration. He has illustrated picture books, comics, and graphic novels.