Discover the incredible life of Leonard Cohen, the inspiring singer-songwriter who shared songs of hope, love, loss and everything that makes us human. Little Leonard grew up in Montreal, Canada. He saw beauty everywhere, from the long-stem roses in his garden to a little bird chirping on a rusty wire outside his bedroom window. And at synagogue, Leonard listened to ancient songs and stories that touched and inspired him. When he was nine, his father died, and from then on, Leonard discovered how important it was to express his feelings through art. He began writing poems and started to experiment with melodies and rhythms. He published his very first book of poetry. Then, he moved to America and began songwriting. He became one of the most iconic artists of all time in a musical career that spanned nearly fifty years! Using emotion and creativity, he touched the hearts of people around the world with his famous song Hallelujah'. This powerful book featuresstylish and quirky illustrationsandextra facts at the back, including abiographical timelinewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the amazing folk musicians 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 hardback and paperback 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.