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Author Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel), author.

Title Corazon Aquino / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Ginnie Hsu.

Publication Info. Beverly, MA : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2020.
©2020

Copies

Location Call No. Status
 Bloomfield at the Atrium  J-B Aquino, C.    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Children's Department  J BIO AQUINO, CORAZON    DUE 04-18-24
 Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Children's Department  J 959.9 AQUINO    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Children's Department  J-B SÀNCHEZ VEGARA, MA ISABEL    Check Shelf
 Mansfield, Main Library - Juvenile Biography  JB AQUINO    Check Shelf
 Plainville Public Library - Children's Department  J B AQUINO    Check Shelf
 Rocky Hill, Cora J. Belden Library - Children's Department  JB AQUINO    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Children's Department  JB AQUINO    Check Shelf
Description 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
Series Little people, big dreams
Little people, big dreams.
Note "First published in Spain in 2020 under the title "Pequeña & Grande Corazon Aquino, by Alba Editorial, in Barcelona. Published by arrangement with Alba Editorial. Translation rights arranged by IMC Agència Literària, SL"--Colophon.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Summary In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Corazon Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines. Little Cory was a shy, studious child with a great sense of justice. As a young woman and wife, she and her family felt compelled to speak out against the unjust leader who was ruining their country. Showing bravery, reliability and honesty, she led the revolution that ended the dictators rule and went on to become the president of the Philippines. 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 politicians life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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 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 versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. 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.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Language Translated from Spanish.
Subject Aquino, Corazon Cojuangco -- Juvenile literature.
Women presidents -- Philippines -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- Philippines -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Eyeglasses -- Juvenile literature.
Aquino, Corazon Cojuangco.
Women presidents -- Philippines -- Biography.
Presidents -- Philippines -- Biography.
Aquino, Corazon Cojuangco. (OCoLC)fst00190834
Presidents. (OCoLC)fst01075723
Women presidents. (OCoLC)fst01178390
Philippines. (OCoLC)fst01205261
Genre/Form Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Added Author Hsu, Ginnie, illustrator.
Added Title Pequeña & grande Corazon Aquino. English
ISBN 9780711246843 (hardcover)
071124684X (hardcover)
9780711246836 (hbk.)
0711246831 (hbk.)
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