Lenny Henry
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

For each book sold 50p will be paid to Comic Relief.and Published in partnership with Comic Relief,and Lenny Henryand tells the inspiring story of the talented British comedian determined to make the world laugh.and and Ever since he was small, Lenny Henry wanted to be a comedian. At home in Dudley, England, he would pretend to be the characters he watched on TV, copying scenes from his favourite shows to entertain his six brothers and sisters. But life wasn't always easy, and at school Lenny found himself the subject of racist bullying-until he figured out a way to beat the bullies using humour. This was when he realised he had a gift: he could make people laugh. He shot to fame aged 16 and the following decades were full of great successes, such as his hugely popular TV programmeand The Lenny Henry Show.Lenny co-founded the charity Comic Relief in response to a terrible famine in East Africa. Over 25 years later, Lenny and the charity remain committed to creating a just world, free from poverty, and have raised millions of pounds. An actor, a comedian, an author and a champion of inclusivity, Lenny is a much-loved figure whose story encourages us to keep smiling.and and This inspiring book featuresand stylish and quirky illustrationsand andand extra facts at the back, including aand biographical timelineand with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible comedian and activist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMSand is aand bestselling biography series for kidsand 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. Theand board booksand are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. Theand hardbackand andand paperbackand versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, theand treasuriesand each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme inand boxed gift sets.and Activity booksand and aand journaland provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding peopleand who will change the world withand Little People, BIG DREAMS!