Maike Plenzke – illustratör

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest bands of all time—The Beatles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about The Beatles—four friends from Liverpool who became the best-selling music act of all time—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of the Fab Four. Experience Beatlemania all over again when reading about the band—from their humble beginnings to their unforgettable arrival in the U.S.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Taylor Swift • Tony Bennett

You can dance, you can jive as you celebrate the iconic pop band ABBA with this collectible and beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book!Their memorable melodies and lyrics still make people want to get up and dance!Find out all about the Swedish band ABBA—from winning the Eurovision Song Contest, to their rise to global stardom with unforgettable songs like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia," and their lasting influence on pop music. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes including:The Bee GeesElton JohnThe BeatlesTaylor SwiftBeyoncé

Isabel and Nicki Hoffman may be twins, but they're each one of a kind. Isabel loves dancing with her friends, while Nicki prefers skateboarding alone. In December 1999, the girls create a list of challenges to complete before midnight on New Year's Eve. But just before the new millennium arrives, disaster strikes. Will the most momentous night of their lives be a twin win or a sister setback?

Read Isabel's Journal to discover her story (and her twin's) set in the 1990's! This title is a part of American Girl's exciting new series featuring the diaries and journals of girls throughout history!Isabel Hoffman is 9 years old and lives in Seattle, Washington. This is her journal from December 1999, written mostly in pink glittery gel pen. Isabel learns that sometimes friendships change, that she can always count on her twin sister Nicki, and that being yourself is the best person to be.

Read Nicki's Journal to discover her story (and her twin's) set in 1999! This title is a part of American Girl's exciting new series featuring the diaries and journals of girls throughout history!Nicki Hoffman is 9 years old, and this is her journal from December 1999! Top reasons this journal is exciting: her puppy is cute, there’s a whole zine about girl power, her glittery twin Isabel acts silly, there’s an emergency room visit, Nicki writes song lyrics, and a giant New Year’s Eve party to celebrate 2000!

When fifth-grader Julie discovers that girls aren’t allowed on the basketball team at her new school, she’s determined to change the rules . . . but making new friends is harder, now that her parents are (shhh!) divorced.Julie isn't thrilled about moving to an apartment above her mom's shop in San Francisco. She misses her old bedroom, her best friend, Ivy--and her dad, now that her parents are divorced. Then she discovers that her new school has a basketball team! But when Julie tries to sign up, the coach says the team is for boys only. Talk about unfair! Maybe she can't do anything about the move, but Julie's determined to find a way to change the coach's mind.

Read all about Summer McKinny, American Girl’s Girl of the Year 2025, directly from Summer! Read along as Summer tells her story in fun journal entries and drawings!Summer McKinny loves dogs and she loves baking, so she starts Waggy Pup Tails, a dog walking and treat baking service. Part of her profits are going to Four Paws, the animal shelter where she adopted her dog, Crescent. When Aunt Olivia comes to stay, she brings lots of creative ideas for Summer's business. She also brings her feisty feline, Fettuccine. Crescent isn't sure what to do with a cat in the house, and Fettuccine keeps escaping. It's up to Summer to help them get along AND get ready for her very first youth entrepreneur fair. Paws crossed she can do it!

The original middle-grade novel featuring the story of Summer McKinny, American Girl's 2025 Girl of the Year! Includes full color illustrations throughout plus an exceprt from American Girl's bestselling series, "A Smart Girl's Guide"!Business is booming at Waggy Pup Tails, Summer's dog-walking and treat-baking business. She has new clients to walk and groom and plenty of orders for her homemade dog cookies. Summer loves working with pets, and she's hoping to go to animal camp with her best friend, Daisy. Daisy has her own business making cat toys, so the girls decide to become partners. If they work together, they might just earn enough money for camp. But the girls have different ideas about how to do things. After a disaster in the kitchen, Summer starts to wonder if they can still be partners . . . and if they're even still friends.

From American Girl's trusted line of advice books for tweens, the Ultimate Smart Girl's Guide to Being Your Best is the perfect entry book for the Smart Girl's Guide series! An essential, all-in-one Smart Girl’s guide that covers essential tween topics including, self-esteem, sports, family, friends, money, and navigating middle school.The Ultimate collection of Smart Girl's Guides includes excerpts from American Girls' best-selling titles. Get tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts on everything from friends and family to sports and self-esteem to money and middle school. Find answers and advice about standing out, fitting in, getting along, and growing up.

Babies, meet the Beatles! This board book edition of the best-selling Little Golden Book Biography has shorter, simpler text that’s just right for the littlest fans!Introduce babies and toddlers to one of the greatest bands of all time. Follow John, Paul, George, and Ringo from their humble beginnings in Liverpool to the rise of Beatlemania and their unforgettable first trip to the United States. With simplified text and sturdy board pages, this book is perfect for reading again and again. Makes a great baby shower gift!