By Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara (author) Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
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Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever.
Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother's wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn't always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. Still, Yves didn't let the mean voices hold him back. He continued to carve his creative path and spent hours sewing tiny outfits from scraps of fabric, dreaming of a future in fashion.
At eighteen, his hard work paid off when he was invited to join a top fashion school in Paris, and after even more hard work, Yves was invited to join the famous fashion house Dior , where he became their lead designer! Later, with the support of his lifelong partner Pierre, Yves started his own fashion house. His bold and stylish designs - like tuxedo suits and pea coats - revolutionised women's clothing and continue to influence fashion today.
Yves's story shows the power of staying true to your dreams - even when it's challenging. Inspiring and beautifully told, Little People, BIG DREAM S: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression.
From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS , this book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, a timeline of Yves's life with historical photos and a detailed profile of his inspiring journey. It's the perfect gift for young creatives and fashion-lovers.
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
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Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever. Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother's wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn't always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Yves Saint Laurent and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Yves Saint Laurent features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Art and Design, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Clothing and fashion, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Recommendations, Educational: Arts, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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Yves Saint Laurent was written by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Yves Saint Laurent has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Little People, Big Dreams series
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