Just Being Audrey
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 006185283X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her unique sense of fashion, her grace, and, most important, her spirit made her beloved by generations. But her life offscreen was even more luminous. From Roman Holiday to Breakfast at Tiffany's, when Audrey Hepburn starred in a movie, she lit up the screen. As a little girl growing up in Nazi-occupied Europe, she learned early on that true kindness is the greatest measure of a person—and it was a lesson she embodied as she became one of the first actresses to use her celebrity to shine a light on the impoverished children of the world through her work with UNICEF. This is Audrey Hepburn as a little girl, an actress, an icon, an inspiration; this is Audrey just being Audrey.
Michener Fellow at the University of Miami. Perl, Grandma's Gloves by Cecil Castellucci, and Letters to Leo by Amy Hest. Margaret Cardillo earned her MFA in creative writing as a James A. A former children's book editor in New York City, she now lives in South Florida.The hardest question for Julia Denos to answer is "What is your favorite color?" She has illustrated several children's books, including Just Being Audrey
Grades 1-3. Her later humanitarian deeds are given their due, but it is Audrey’s simple kindness that is emphasized throughout. From Booklist It’s hard to believe life for Audrey Hepburn was ever anything but smart clothes, quirky expressions, and wistful gazes into the eyes of Cary Grant, but Cardillo makes a strong case to the contrary. In short order, she was spotted by entertainment heavyweights for her je ne sais quoi and quickly catapulted to fame. --Daniel Kraus . Denos’ soft pastel illustrations cut just the right Audrey outline (complete with
"It is a charming book about a lovely lady." according to Billie Byers. It is a charming book about a lovely lady. Our granddaughter was named for Audrey Hepburn. We purchased the book for our little Audrey. While she is too little to understand it now, one day she will know about the woman that she was named for.. "Five Stars" according to Jessica G.. Gave as a gift.. Just Being Audrey - A Gift for All Ages Just Being Audrey proves to be one of those relatively rare cases where the author and illustrator are completely in synch regarding the theme and tone of the book. Author Margaret Cardillo writes like she has always known Audrey Hepburn by heart and after extensive