Little People, Big Dreams: Marilyn Monroe

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star.

Overview
Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend’s house – whereshe was forbidden from watching movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years,she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was ‘Marilyn Monroe’.

She was much-admired but suffered frompre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films grossed over $200 million but she was known to have said: ‘I don’t want to make money.I just want to be wonderful.’

Shedazzled a generationwith her inspired performances and unique style and glamour,and her legacy will live forever as one of themost iconic film actors of all time.

Little People, BIG DREAMSis abest-selling series of books and educational gamesthatexplore 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 offersinspiring 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 hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding peoplewho will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!