NEW - Keanu Reeves Biography Little Golden Book

• Inspiring Biography: Discover the life story of Keanu Reeves, one of Hollywood's most beloved actors and genuinely good people

• Colourful Illustrations: Features vibrant, engaging illustrations on every page that bring Keanu's journey to life

• Action Hero Legacy: Learn about his iconic roles in The Matrix, John Wick, and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

• Positive Role Model: Shows children the importance of kindness, humility, and helping others despite fame and success

• Canadian Pride: Celebrates a Canadian icon who has made a significant impact on global cinema

• Values & Character: Emphasises Keanu's philosophy of being "excellent to each other" and supporting charitable causes

• Age Appropriate: Written for young readers aged 4+ with accessible language and engaging storytelling

Title: Keanu Reeves Biography

Series: Little Golden Books

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: September 10, 2013

Edition: Little Golden Book

Language: English

Print Length: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0307978915

ISBN-13: 978-0307978912

Reading Age: 2-5 years

Recommended Ages: 4 Years+

Item Weight: 90 grams

Dimensions: 16 cm x 0.5 cm x 20 cm

Format: Hardcover

Canadian Icon: Born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1964, Keanu Charles Reeves grew up in Toronto, Canada. His unique multicultural background - with English, Hawaiian, Chinese, and Portuguese heritage - has contributed to his universal appeal and authentic on-screen presence.

Acting Career: Keanu's breakthrough came with the 1989 comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, where his portrayal of the lovable Ted "Theodore" Logan captured hearts worldwide. This role established his reputation as both a talented actor and genuinely nice person.

Action Hero Status: The 1999 science fiction film The Matrix transformed Keanu into a global action star. His portrayal of Neo became iconic, and the franchise's success led to multiple sequels that cemented his place in cinema history.

John Wick Phenomenon: Beginning in 2014, the John Wick series showcased Keanu's dedication to his craft. He trained extensively in martial arts and firearms handling, performing most of his own stunts and earning acclaim for the franchise's innovative action sequences.

Versatile Talent: Beyond action films, Keanu has demonstrated his range in dramas like My Own Private Idaho, romantic films such as The Lake House, and comedies including Always Be My Maybe. His willingness to take on diverse roles has made him one of Hollywood's most respected actors.

Humble Personality: Despite his massive success, Keanu is renowned for his down-to-earth nature. Stories of his kindness - from taking pay cuts to ensure crew members are paid, to giving up his seat on public transport - have made him a beloved figure beyond his film work.

Philanthropy: Keanu quietly supports numerous charities, particularly those focused on cancer research and children's hospitals. His private charitable foundation has donated millions to causes close to his heart, reflecting his belief in using success to help others.

Revolutionary Publishing: When Little Golden Books were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands.

Influential Illustrators: Several of its illustrators later became influential within the children's book industry, including Corinne Malvern, Tibor Gergely, Gustaf Tenggren, Feodor Rojankovsky, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkin, and Garth Williams.

Diverse Content: Many books in the Little Golden Books series deal with nature, science, Bible stories, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. Christmas titles are published every year.

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Publishing History: The series started with publishing firm Simon & Schuster; Western Printing and Lithographing Company in Racine, Wisconsin was Simon & Schuster's partner in the Little Golden Books venture, with Western handling print operations. Ownership and control of the series have changed several times since; today, Penguin Random House is its current publisher.

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