MIAMI GARDENS, FL – FEBRUARY 04: Prince performs during the “Pepsi Halftime Show” at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Music icon Prince is the subject of a Little Golden Book that was released a few months ahead of the 10th anniversary of the death of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician.
Prince — who was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis — died 10 years ago, on April 21, 2016, at age 57. Prince, of course, was the musician, singer and songwriter behind such legendary songs as “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Raspberry Beret” and “Kiss.”
“Purple Rain” was also the title track of his 1984 musical drama in which he starred as “The Kid.” In addition to the film becoming a box office hit and its soundtrack becoming a multi-platinum best-selling album, Prince won an Oscar for Best Music, Original Song Score at the 1985 Academy Awards.
Prince’s film career also included a collaboration with Tim Burton for songs in the director’s 1989 superhero movie classic Batman, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.
“Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography.”
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While Prince’s legacy is being honored on Tuesday with recollections of his music, videos and overall cultural impact — including a memorable performance at the Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show at Dolphin Stadium in Miami in 2007 — young readers also have the opportunity to learn about the music icon.
In January, Penguin Random House released Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography, which takes a look at the life and career of the music legend, who is often referred to as “The Purple One.” Intended for readers ages 4 to 8, Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography was written by Nikki Shannon Smith and illustrated by Don Tate.
According to Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography’s official summary, the book tracks the musician’s childhood in Minneapolis to the creation of his timeless hits and “celebrates Prince’s boundary-breaking artistry, his fearless self-expression, and his enduring influence on music, fashion, and culture.”
UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 13: RITZ CLUB Photo of PRINCE, Prince performing on stage – Purple Rain Tour (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)
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Little Golden Books Have Also Been Written About The Beatles And Other Music Icons
Prince isn’t the first musical artist to be honored with a Little Golden Book biography. In addition, Penguin Random House has published Little Golden Books about music icons The Beatles, Elton John, Cher, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.
Other musicians who have been given the Little Golden Book treatment include Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, ABBA and Elvis Presley.
Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography, published by Penguin Random House’s Golden Books imprint, retails for $5.99 and is available through several online and brick-and-mortar retailers.
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