Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography
This is an engaging biography of Elvis, geared toward younger children. The colorful illustrations enliven the well-written text. The first half focuses on his childhood, family, and how he learned about music, up until his first performance at the Grand Ole Opry. The second half runs through his time in the military, his marriage to Priscilla, notable TV performances, Graceland, and his Las Vegas performances. It ends with how he was inducted into many Halls of Fame. The entire book is a solid introduction to Elvis’ life, well-suited to children, showing how “the boy who was once too shy to sing in public became a legend.”

Princess Diana: A Little Golden Book Biography
This is an age-appropriate retelling of Princess Di’s life, with lovely illustrations throughout, showing her as a child, a young woman, and as the “queen of people’s hearts.” The first half of the book shows her upbringing, mentioning her parent’s divorce, moving to different places, and her father (and her) gaining a title. It describes her courtship to Prince Charles, explaining her reluctance to shine in the public’s eye, with the midpoint of the story showing her wedding and gown. It explains how she gained confidence and became not only a fashion icon, but a caring mother and social leader championing various causes such as eradication of AIDS and landmines. The story concludes with a brief mention of the car crash and how she remains beloved. Overall, it’s an upbeat yet poignant biography of Diana’s life of both happiness and tragedy.

Barbra Streisand: A Little Golden Book Biography
This is a delightful introduction to Barbra Streisand’s illustrious career! The enjoyable illustrations help showcase the stages of her life and career. The first half of the story includes engaging details about her childhood, family, and practicing singing and acting, concluding with her winning an amateur singing contest, resulting in singing jobs in New York. The second half features her Tony award, her home in Malibu, marriage to Josh Brolin, and her writing, directing, producing, and starring in the hit musical film, “Yentl.” Overall, it shows how determination, talent, and lots of practice and lessons helped a young girl to reach her dreams of success.

Tom Brady: A Little Golden Book Biography
This is a good book about Tom Brady’s football career for young football fans who want to learn more about the “greatest of all time.” It covers how his sisters were better athletes than he was, and how he sat on the bench in high school until he practiced moving quicker by doing the five-dot drill pattern in his garage. The first half concludes with his being drafted — as the 199th pick — as a second-string quarterback of the Patriots, explaining that he used the time building up his strength. Then, it tells about his first SuperBowl-winning season, followed by five more, then more with the Buccaneers. The illustrations are well done and engaging, and with the concise text, it offers an engaging biography of the football’s “GOAT.”

Audrey Hepburn: A Little Golden Book Biography
This is a moving biography, well suited for children, which illustrates how the famous actress early years were spent facing World War II, hiding in a cellar. It shows how her acting career stemmed from disappointments in ballet, but led to iconic roles that she is well-remembered for. It also explains her work for UNICEF, having faced the difficulties of WW2 herself, and relying on UNICEF’s assistance. It is a charming and moving biography, with beautiful illustrations throughout.