{"product_id":"little-people-big-dreams-hayao-miyazaki","title":"Little People, Big Dreams: Hayao Miyazaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDiscover the inspiring story of legendary animator and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, told in an inspiring biography for kids!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, Miyazaki’s father was the manager of Miyazaki Airplane, a company that built fighter planes. Miyazaki’s family was evacuated several times during the war, and some of his earliest memories were of bombed-out cities. Always passionate about drawing, young Miyazaki loved to draw planes, tanks, and battleships. Inspired by manga artists, he dreamt of creating his own films, and in 1985, he co-founded Studio Ghibli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned for classics like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Miyazaki’s work weaves together themes of adventure, friendship, and environmentalism. His unique storytelling style, rich with breathtaking visuals and heartfelt narratives, encourages viewers to explore the beauty of the natural world and the importance of compassion. Miyazaki’s journey as an artist redefined the animation industry, and his commitment to hand-drawn animation and dedication to storytelling continue to captivate the young and old. Fans will be fascinated to discover the life story of their favorite filmmaker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis inspiring book features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003evibrant illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the animator’s life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67812556407098,"sku":"9781805701958","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1765\/3531\/files\/hayaomiyazaki.png?v=1793120123","url":"https:\/\/shop.tiff.net\/products\/little-people-big-dreams-hayao-miyazaki","provider":"TIFF Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}