In this book from the series Little People, BIG DREAMS, which has received critical acclaim and achieved numerous sales, discover the life of Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul." Aretha, the fourth of five children, was born in Tennessee and took to the stage at a young age in her father's church. She became the bestselling rhythm and blues singer of all time and the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This book features stylish and original illustrations, as well as additional information at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.

The series Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biographical series for children that explores the lives of extraordinary people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, but they all started as children with dreams. This inspiring series of books offers encouraging messages to children of all ages, in various forms. The board books are written in simple sentences, ideal for reading to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback editions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasury collects a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. There is also the option to collect selected books by theme in gift boxes. The activity books and a journal offer even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of extraordinary people who will change the world with the series Little People, BIG DREAMS!