With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists.

This 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 entertainer's life. and so, the great Harry Houdini came to be.Īs Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains and knots like no one else, he toured the world and became known for his i ncredible death-defying stunts. But when working as a locksmith by day and honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would need more than a deck of cards to really 'wow' people. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, and this experience led him into a life of entertainment.Īs he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with fascinating card tricks.

Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family lived in poverty and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.

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