Rosa Parks

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 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 hardback 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!

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 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 hardback 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!

Rosa Parks voksede op i Alabama i USA, hvor hun allerede som barn lærte at stå ved sine holdninger. Som voksen kæmpede hun for, at alle mennesker skulle have de samme rettigheder - uanset hudfarve. Rosas mod og utrættelige kamp var med til at afskaffe urimelige regler, som skilte sorte og hvide ad. I bogserien Små mennesker, store drømme™ kan du lære de mest fantastiske mennesker at kende – fra kunstnere og musikere til designere og videnskabsfolk. Alle begyndte de som et barn med en drøm og endte med at opnå det mest utrolige. Serien er skabt af den spanske forfatter Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara og forskellige illustratorer, der hver især har givet bøgerne et flot og helt særligt grafisk udseende. Efter hver fantastisk fortælling er der en kort sektion med fakta og fotos. Serien er perfekt til højtlæsning for mindre børn eller selvlæsning for børn i skolealderen.

Rosa Parks voksede op i Alabama i USA, hvor hun allerede som barn lærte at stå ved sine holdninger. Som voksen kæmpede hun for, at alle mennesker skulle have de samme rettigheder - uanset hudfarve. Rosas mod og utrættelige kamp var med til at afskaffe urimelige regler, som skilte sorte og hvide ad. I bogserien Små mennesker, store drømme™ kan du lære de mest fantastiske mennesker at kende – fra kunstnere og musikere til designere og videnskabsfolk. Alle begyndte de som et barn med en drøm og endte med at opnå det mest utrolige. Serien er skabt af den spanske forfatter Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara og forskellige illustratorer, der hver især har givet bøgerne et flot og helt særligt grafisk udseende. Efter hver fantastisk fortælling er der en kort sektion med fakta og fotos. Serien er perfekt til højtlæsning for mindre børn eller selvlæsning for børn i skolealderen.

Rosa Parks voksede op i USA’s sydstater i en periode, hvor afroamerikanere var underlagt en lang række racistiske love. Hun besluttede tidligt i sit liv at gøre oprør mod denne uretfærdighed og kastede sig ind i kampen for lige rettigheder. Læs med i hendes dagbog, og lær denne dybt engagerede kvindes liv at kende! Om forfatterne Laurence Paix-Rusterholtz og Christiane Lavaquerie-Klein er en forfatterduo, som formidler kunst og kultur fra hele verden til et ungt publikum.