This series of books is one of my favourites for the kids (and myself!). Another beautifully illustrated account of a life of a famous person, this time "The King" Elvis Presley. The book covers the main points of Elvis' life, with important reference to the fact that his music encompassed different ciultures, bringing elements from both Black and White music to mainstream audiences.
I always love with these books that there are the additional pages at the end which give the rundown of the person's life for the adult/older child reading it, with actual pictures from their life. It is a wonderful addition to an already gorgeous;y accessible book.

The King has made his appearance in the Little People, Big Dreams series! Elvis Presley, a musical titan, has a story of beating the odds that was hinted at, but ultimately could have been emphasized further along with how powerful of a contribution he made to open the doors for rock ’n roll music to stay, even today. A great small introduction to the life and impression of Elvis Presley, but not one of my favorite Little People, Big Dreams additions.

This series has the best illustrations and has the ability to make nonfiction biography accessible to older children. Each one tells the uniq story of an individual and doesn't leave our the important details. The books pull from an interesting and accessible place which would be these ideal for an elementary classroom.

I love the Little People, Big Dreams series and this is a great addition to the collection. Some of the more difficult aspects of Elvis's life are glossed over, but overall it's a great introduction to his life.

I love the little people big dreams series. I am from Memphis, and it's always nice to see your city represented in books, even when it's with the popular Elvis. These are all great for children and adults alike.

Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

This is a very cute book. I loved the illustrations. I did feel like there could be more information added but I loved it. As a big Elvis fan, we will have to add this to our shelves.

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Sanchez Vegara never disappoints. Her biography of Elvis Presley is the latest in her Little People; Big Dreams series. Readers meet Elvis as a young boy and learn how he became interested in mixing different musical sounds. They see him grow and watch as Rock and Roll is born. From here, the author takes readers through his well known career until his death at age 42. The timeline included at the end offers more information for younger readers. The detailed illustrations support the text and offer readers a view of who Elvis was.

A short, colourful biography of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll. I knew very little about Elvis going into this and enjoyed learning a little about his life. For example, I didn’t realise that taking race out of music was so important to him, or that he had featured in so many movies.

These biographies are age appropriate; inspiring and interesting, but not overwhelming. They have bright, beautiful illustrations, striking covers, and look great on a shelf together. I love the diversity of the people featured in this series. Artists, athletes, authors, activists, actors, explorers, entertainers, musicians, and scientists.

Thank you NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

What an addition to the phenomenal - Little People, Big Dreams award winning series!

The bright pictures and carefully chosen words introduce the younger generation to a musical icon.
The reader learns about Elvis as a young boy who was introduced to music, his draft to the army and then how he successfully changed the world with his music and movies.

This is a must read and will be definitely added to my collection.

It's a cute take on Elvis. I like that in a picture book format, it still gave some acknowledgment to the POCs Elvis got most of his inspiration from. I'm not a big Elvis fan, but this book was a fair introduction.

Elvis Presley is an Icon. His name is known the world over. He is still considered the King of Rock and Roll even though sadly he left us in 1977. He was one of a kind, so unique and talented that people just loved him. It is amazing how music has the ability to change people. For all our children today, that music is their passion, Elvis is someone to admire and encourage them to dream big. Many of these children will grow up to be in the music industry and this is a remarkable book for them to read at a young age.

I loved the Illustrations, too. They brought Elvis’ Extraordinary Personality Out and it leapt from the page. I love the illustration showing the Glamorous and Jeweled Outfits Elvis Wore. He was known for his over the top style and loved for it. He would come out in his Jumpsuits, Shake his Hips, Sing and it was a sensation.

Some facts I did not know were that Elvis really enjoyed many types of music, especially mixing country and the blues. Country was considered White Music and The Blues was done by Black Artists, yet Elvis never saw it that way. At 13 years old, his family moved to Memphis. Elvis would listen at the clubs on Beale Street, whose name is famous because of the book by James Baldwin. So, Elvis knew of discrimination against black people, but decided he wanted to be part of that music scene, too. He never considered a song ‘black’ or ‘white’, just a song to be heard. When Elvis was on a TV Show, he ended with his song, ‘If I Can Dream’ which was a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. A great message for all to learn.

Thank you NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for a copy of this book. I am always happy to read it and leave my review.

This was cute, and I loved how it addressed racial divide issues, and the role they played in Elvis’ music. Though the drawings were not my favorite, they were very captivating and moved the story forward.

Obviously I know who Elvis Presley is, but I didn't know a great deal about his life - childhood or the older years.
This book has given me a simple time line of his life, that I understood and enjoyed learning about.
These books are meant for kids but I genuinely love reading them myself!
Great book, even better series

Fantastic story and illustrations- as always!
We own multiple from this series and each one is adored.
This book will be a fantastic addition to that collection.

I read this book to my children (7 & 4yrs) and they loved it. There were many opportunities for further learning.
We researched what a shack was, had more discussions around segregation and the war, we watched videos of Elvis's performances and listened to Elvis's songs.
It opened lines of discussion on different genres of music and then listening to see if we could hear the influences in his music.
These books are always a very good resource for sparking educational lines of interest and as a homeschooling family we love utilising them for social studies topics.

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara has once again done a great job with the new addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series, with this Elvis Presley kid's book. Perfect for any young music lover, and a great addition to add to a music unit study for kids. Great for read-aloud time and you won't get tired of reading any of the books in this series, because the author makes it fun and enjoyable with useful, easy-to-understand facts that children can comprehend.

An adorable picture book about Elvis Presley's childhood and musical contributions. I enjoyed learning about his life. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reading this to their children. A wonderful addition to the series!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

Elvis is my all time favourite musician and reading about him in this book was very interesting experience.
Undoubtedly this is the best series out there for children .A must have series for little curious minds.

Little People Big Dreams is adding another fantastic title to the series. We're big fans of Elvis, and this title is a perfect introduction to the King of Rock 'n' Roll for little ones. The illustrations are a wonderful tribute to Elvis's many iconic outfits, and he seems to be dancing off the page with hip shakes and jiggling legs. The book doesn't mention his struggles with addiction, but instead focuses on how Elvis drew inspiration from different music genres, mixing elements from country and blues to create his own sound.

Great book really good illustrations. I love these books so informative. And I love elvis too. Really enjoyed it and will be buying a hardback for our collection.

I will continue to read and recommend all of the Little People, Big Dreams books! Honestly, I really didn't know that much about Elvis' life prior to reading this book, and this was a great introduction.

Thank you so much to Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy of Elvis Presley.