{"product_id":"tenzing-norgay-9780711285712","title":"Tenzing Norgay","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling \u003ci\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e series, discover the life of Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, \u003cb\u003edreaming of the day he would reach the top.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all--Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma, the Tibetan word for 'Mother Goddess of the World'. \u003cb\u003eIt was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality\u003c\/b\u003e. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never gave up his dream to reach the top of the highest peak. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He was 39 when he was joined by Edmund Hilary and \u003cb\u003ethey became the first two people to reach the summit\u003c\/b\u003e of Chomolungma. Tenzing came back down the mountain as \u003cb\u003eone of the most respected mountain climbers and a hero across the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This inspiring book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic mountain climber's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ebestselling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardcover \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with \u003ci\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBandana Tulachan\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist from Kathmandu, Nepal. An illustrator and designer, she has created work for children's books and comics. She loves exploring materials and new techniques of creating art. In 2015, her debut picture book \u003ci\u003eSanu and the Big Storm \u003c\/i\u003ewas published by Fineprint Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590455529746,"sku":"9780711285712","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0eabc987-fe5c-4fcb-8daf-bf798875aa7d.jpg?v=1732079106","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tenzing-norgay-9780711285712","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}