This time the Little Person with a Big Dream is Elvis Presley. How did this musical icon find his way? In this title, kids will have the chance to find out. As always, in this fine series, there are some additional resources at the end of the book.

Readers watch as young Elvis, who was born in a shack, becomes interested in music. With talent and perseverance, Elvis became the “King” of Rock and Roll, a new musical style. For it was Elvis who joined country music and blues in a new way that became known by that iconic term.

Elvis had a huge following for all of his performing talents including acting. Readers also learn that Elvis was loyal to his country and served in the armed forces. His dream brought him all the way from that shack to Graceland.

Many thanks to Quarto-Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Another addition to the wonderful little people, big dreams series, none other than the King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis. This book covers everything from his humble beginning to his army days to his rise to fame, Vegara touches on Presley's beliefs including his fight for civil rights and support Martin Luther King Jr.

Although I feel they could have included more of his rise to fame, but they do talk about how unique Elvis' style was. His combination of blues and country, his 8 year acting career, his lifetime achievement award at 36 years old.
Elvis made sure no song was black or white, he made music history and so many artists have Elvis to thank.

Music can be colour blind.

I got this book for my seven year old daughter who loves the little people big dreams series. Just like the others in the series this one doesn’t disappoint. Beautifully illustrated and presented in a child friendly way. My seven year old was thrilled reading it. Five stars.

I read with my service dog before bed,

He is a huge Elvis fan since a pup was the only music that could be played. He Loved the book, and plan to add it it his physical shelf he is building. His mommy gonna buy it for him.

What a cute way for early readers to learn about Elvis Presley! Great illustrations to keep readers engaged. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for an advance digital galley in exchange for my honest review.

Elvis is an interesting addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series. His life was not exactly that of a role model, from addiction to dating a fourteen year old. But he is a famous public figure, with a hugely notable music career and he has been made child-friendly enough for the purpose of the picture book.

The illustrations are beautiful and I can see budding musicians gravitating to the famous name.

I do wish that the story spoke more about the singers who Elvis drew inspiration from. There’s something not quite right about saying Elvis made music that was colourblind, when it was very possible he was just popularizing and whitewashing music that black musicians invented. There’s certainly two sides to the coin.

As a primary music educator, I recommend this biography introducing our youth to the King of Rock ‘N Roll. From his humble beginnings to his army days and rise to fame, the colorful illustrations bring the story to life. As an extension activity, I would recommend playing some of his hits that are mentioned in the biography while students complete a coloring sheet.

I love all of the Little People Big Dreams books. We have quite a collection already and I can’t wait to add Elvis to the mix. Even though Elvis is iconic, I didn’t know much about him before reading this. I love how simple, yet informative the Little People series is. I love reading them to my kids and showing them that your dreams can come true if you work hard and believe in yourself. Another great book from this author!

What do you consider a treasure? For each of us, it’s something different. For Elvis Presley, a little boy who was raised in a poor family, he treasured music.

Due to where he lived, The King of Rock ‘n Roll was exposed to all sorts of music from an early age. When he relaxed with his guitar after school, he mixed all the genres he’d heard during the day, together, making his own unique style. It wasn’t until he won a school talent show, that Elvis realized he could perform his music. When he was a teenager, he focused on blending Blues and Country music and recorded his first song, thereby introducing people to ‘rock and roll.’ Emboldened by his acting success, Elvis felt comfortable adding his signature moves while he was on stage … the rest is history!

Statistics and fame aside, Elvis is known for showing the world that music can be colour blind.

Did you know Elvis was a twin? His brother, Jesse, died at birth.

This is a worthy read about a little boy who began with nothing but a love for music and used this treasure to build his success upon. The text is simplistic and easy for children to read and the illustrations by Ana Albero are superb.

I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

What a short and sweet book to introduce Elvis to young kids!

I had a lot of fun reading this short story about Elvis! I enjoyed the vibrant pictures and the details that went into the various outfits Elvis dazzled in. This book would be a good tool to use in early elementary classrooms to help introduce the idea of individuality and standing up for what you believe in, even if not everybody is on your side. It would also be cool to showcase some of his music after reading this story, too!

Vegara also touches upon Elvis' personal beliefs and trials, including his fight for civil rights and support Martin Luther King Jr. The overview of Elvis' life in the story wasn't just limited to his musical achievements but more. I would love to share Elvis' story with my students using this book!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

We own a lot of these books and this one didn’t disappoint! I can absolutely see myself reading this one to my young boys. I’m glad the book focused on the more positive aspects of Elvis and I felt I even learned a thing or two as a parent reading. Will buy when it’s available in stores.

Thanks to Quarto / Frances Lincoln and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

Elvis is so cool his music is still incredible and he’s still beloved by many, me included. I’m so glad to have read this book on him. He was a trendsetter and did what he wanted to do regardless of other thoughts on it. He was different to anyone of his time and even to our time now too.

I do feel like this book could have had a little more detail on his life pre his career but it was still a really good biography book with lots of information, it’s a good depiction of how his career took off quickly and how people responded to his unique style too. How he rose to his fame and became the star of music and screen with all his hard work.

I loved the adorable illustration in this one, they were really so cute and always add so much to the story, I love seeing them in these books, seeing the inspiring people in different ages within the illustrations. Kids would love looking at them.

I love these books and I love that they focus on so many different people. Such an inspiring and great series on some of the greatest people that went for their dreams, made them come true and had an impact in the world.