Elton John

In this important fiftieth book in the critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Elton John, the magical pianist whose music catapulted him to stardom. As a child, Elton began playing his grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could distinguish tunes by ear and soon enrolled at the Royal Academy. After answering a newspaper advertisement, Elton teamed up with fellow songwriter Bernie Taupin. And the rest is history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical prowess, and fabulous clothes made him one of the greatest entertainers of all time. This poignant book features stylish, quirky illustrations and additional information at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photographs and a detailed profile of the musician's life. Little People, Big Dreams is a bestselling series of educational books and games that explores the lives of prominent figures, from designers and artists to scientists and campaigners. They all achieved great things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This inspiring series offers inspirational messages for children of all ages, in a variety of formats. The stories are told in simple sentences, ideal for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions offer expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to choose a selection of books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.