NEW - Olivia Newton-John Biography Little Golden Book

Publisher: Penguin

Publication Date: 4 August 2026

Edition: 1st

Language: English

Print Length: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 1761358863

ISBN-13: 978-1761358869

Item Weight: 120 grams

Dimensions: 16.8 cm x 0.7 cm x 20.1 cm

Early Life: Born in Cambridge, England, in 1948, Olivia Newton-John moved with her family to Melbourne, Australia, at the age of five, where her love of singing began to flourish.

Rise to Fame: Newton-John's music career took off in the early 1970s, with hits like "If Not for You" and the Grammy Award-winning "I Honestly Love You" establishing her as a global star.

Grease and Beyond: In 1978, Newton-John starred as Sandy opposite John Travolta in the smash-hit film Grease, one of the most successful movie musicals of all time, followed by Xanadu in 1980.

Physical Success: Her 1981 album Physical produced one of the best-selling singles of the decade, further cementing her status as one of the world's most beloved entertainers.

Australian Icon: With four Grammy Awards and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Olivia Newton-John remains one of Australia's most treasured musical exports.

• Inspiring True Story: Follows the real-life journey of Australian music icon Olivia Newton-John, from her childhood love of singing to becoming a global superstar.

• Beautifully Illustrated: Charming, collectable artwork brings Olivia's story to life for readers of all ages.

• Nonfiction Storytelling: A gentle introduction to biography for young readers, as well as a nostalgic treat for lifelong fans.

• Classic Format: The iconic Little Golden Book design with its distinctive gold spine and quality hardcover binding.

• Perfect Gift: Ideal for young fans discovering Australian music history, as well as collectors of the Little Golden Books series.

Revolutionary Beginning: 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.

Popular Characters: Some Little Golden Books and related products have featured popular characters from other media, such as Disney, Looney Tunes, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Power Rangers, Thomas the Tank Engine, and others.

Biography Series: The line has also published occasional biographies; recent examples include Betty White, Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michael J. Fox, Michelle Yeoh, John Farnham, and Rihanna, bringing inspiring life stories to young readers.

Original Partnership: 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.

Consistent Quality: Despite the changes of detail that occurred over the years, the Little Golden Books maintains a distinctive appearance. A copy of The Poky Little Puppy bought today is essentially the same as one printed in 1942. Both are readily recognisable as Little Golden Books. At the time of the series' golden anniversary in 1992, Golden Books claimed that a billion and a half Little Golden Books had been sold.

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