Leonard Cohen

<P><B>Learn about the incredible life of Leonard Cohen, the inspiring singer-songwriter who shared songs about hope, love, loss and everything that makes us human.</B><br><br>Little Leonard grew up in <B>Montréal, Canada, </B>and was a child who delighted in the world around him. From roses with too-long stems, to birds chirping on a rusty wire, he noticed the beauty in things that others might miss. His trips to the<B> synagogue</B> were a source of wonder, too. Leonard listened in awe to the<B> songs and stories </B>– moved by their messages and timeless narratives.<br><br>When Leonard was nine, his father sadly died. To cope with the loss, he began writing poems, and soon realised how important it was for him to <B>express his feelings through art.</B> As an adult, his search for poetic inspiration led him to <B>London and Greece</B> until, finally, he settled in <B>New York City</B>. He was influenced by the city''s music scene and decided to turn his hand to writing songs. His haunting melodies and powerful lyrics gained him a following and he was soon a household name.<br><br>Most known for his beautiful ballad, <B>Hallelujah,</B> Leonard became <B>one of the most iconic artists of all time through a music career that lasted almost fifty years</B>. <br><br>This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician''s life.<br><br><B>Little People, BIG DREAMS </B>is a <B>bestselling biography series for kids</B> 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.<br><br>This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The <B>board books</B> are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The <B>hardback</B> versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the <B>treasuries</B> each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in <B>boxed gift sets</B>. <B>Activity books</B> and a <B>journal</B> provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.<br><br><B>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </B>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!</P>