LEONARD COHEN

Learn about the incredible life of Leonard Cohen the inspiring singer-songwriter who shared songs about hope love loss and everything that makes us human.Little Leonard grew up in Montréal Canada and was a child who delighted in the world around him. From roses with too-long stems to birds chirping on a rusty wire he noticed the beauty in things that others might miss. His trips to the synagogue were a source of wonder too. Leonard listened in awe to the songs and stories – moved by their messages and timeless narratives.When Leonard was nine his father sadly died. To cope with the loss he began writing poems and soon realised how important it was for him to express his feelings through art. As an adult his search for poetic inspiration led him to London and Greece until finally he settled in New York City. He was influenced by the city's music scene and decided to turn his hand to writing songs. His haunting melodies and powerful lyrics gained him a following and he was soon a household name.Most known for his beautiful ballad Hallelujah Leonard became one of the most iconic artists of all time through a music career that lasted almost fifty years. This powerful 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 musician's life.Little People BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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. With rewritten text for older children the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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!