Stevie Wonder (Volume 56) by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Little Stevie Wonder with The Temptations, The Supremes, and Marvin Gaye looking over his shoulder from posters on the wall Clicking his fingers, he joined the party with a joyful voice, while John played the bongos.”īy the time he was eleven, Motown discovered him, signed him up, and the world was introduced to Little Stevie Wonder. “When Stevie heard people playing music in the street, he stopped and introduced himself. Mother and nurse with little Stevie, already wearing his trademark sunnies!Īfter banging pots and pans and learning the harmonica and piano, he started joining others.

But the book for children opens with this delightful picture. This information is given at the end of the book in the short biography which is accompanied by four black and white photographs. Doctors think too much oxygen given then is what caused his blindness only a few days later. Little Stevie Wonder (as I still think of him!) was named Stevland Hardaway Judkins when he was born prematurely in Saginaw, Michigan. Soon, he was playing his uncle’s harmonica and a neighbor’s old piano.” To help pass the time, he began banging on pots and pans. “His family moved to Detroit and Stevie had to stay home a lot.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! 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. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. The hardcover 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 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 series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. This inspiring 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 great musician’s life. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world’s most iconic figures. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stevie Wonder, the genius behind some of the world’s best-loved songs.Īt just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star.

Stevie Wonder (Volume 56) by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara