{"product_id":"marilyn-monroe-9780711257795","title":"Marilyn Monroe","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend's house--where she was forbidden to watch movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day, a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was \"Marilyn Monroe.\" Though much-admired, she suffered from pre-performance anxiety, 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. I just want to be wonderful.\" 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ebestselling series of books and educational games\u003c\/b\u003e that \u003cb\u003eexplore the lives of outstanding people\u003c\/b\u003e, 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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This empowering series offers \u003cb\u003einspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats\u003c\/b\u003e. 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. \u003cb\u003eBoxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people\u003c\/b\u003e who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!\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 09\/28\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711257795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32","brand":"Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894323556533,"sku":"9780711257795","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4ceea9d5-5526-493b-bc6d-fe09c9d13f11.jpg?v=1630415307","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/marilyn-monroe-9780711257795","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}