{"product_id":"hayao-miyazaki-9781805701958","title":"Hayao Miyazaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the fascinating story of Hayao Miyazaki, from a wartime evacuee to a legendary and award-winning filmmaker.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, Miyazaki's father was the manager of Miyazaki Airplane, a company that built fighter planes. Miyazaki's family was evacuated several times during the war, and some of his earliest memories were of bombed-out cities. Always passionate about drawing, young Miyazaki loved to draw planes, tanks, and battleships. Inspired by manga artists, he dreamt of creating his own films, and in 1985, he co-founded Studio Ghibli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned for classics like \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/i\u003e, Miyazaki's work weaves together themes of adventure, friendship, and environmentalism. His unique storytelling style, rich with breathtaking visuals and heartfelt narratives, encourages viewers to explore the beauty of the natural world and the importance of compassion. Miyazaki's journey as an artist redefined the animation industry, and his commitment to hand-drawn animation and dedication to storytelling continue to captivate the young and old. Fans will be fascinated to discover the life story of their favorite filmmaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring book features \u003cb\u003evibrant 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 animator's life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u003ehardcover versions\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003eand a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSelect praise for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series: \u003cp\u003e\"...cute and quirky...\"--\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eDolly Parton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.\"--Buzzfeed, in praise of \u003ci\u003eRuPaul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.\"--\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eFrida Kahlo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...[an] extraordinary series...\"--TheEverymom, in praise of \u003ci\u003eMindy Kaling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people...\"--\u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eVincent Van Gogh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...handled in an age appropriate way...\"--Parents.com, in praise of \u003ci\u003eAmanda Gorman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...particularly great for this age...\"--\u003ci\u003eNY Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003ePrince\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'\"--\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eKamala Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Lincoln Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781805701958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 7.93w x 0.38d","brand":"Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52571347746997,"sku":"9781805701958","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/hayao-miyazaki-9781805701958","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}