Paul McCartney

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** 

Discover the inspiring story of musician Paul McCartney, from his childhood in Liverpool to becoming a world-famous singer-songwriter for The Beatles. 

Paul grew up in Liverpool, UK, in a family that loved music. He got his first guitar when he was a teenager and soon began writing his own songs. When Paul met another young musician named John Lennon, it was the start of something special. They began making music together and playing in a band that went on to become The Beatles, one of the best-loved groups of all time. With their catchy songs and cool style, Paul and his bandmates became superstars. 

When The Beatles came to an end, Paul didn’t stop making music. He started a new band called Wings with his wife Linda and toured the world with his family. Today, Paul still writes songs, performs concerts, and speaks up about animal rights and the environment. His story shows the power of creativity and doing what you love, inspiring kids everywhere to dream big.

This exciting book features beautiful illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Paul’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 hardcover 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! 
Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:
“…cute and quirky…”– USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
“…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.”– Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
“…introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.” – Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
“…[an] extraordinary series…” – TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
“…a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people…”—Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
“...handled in an age appropriate way…” – Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
“…particularly great for this age…” – NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
“…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’” – Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris