Stars for children: 10 celebrities who authored books for children

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

Writing a book that could captivate readers is not an easy task. It turns out that it is several times more difficult to create a children's book, it is not without reason that the great Stanislavsky expressed the opinion that works for children should be much better and more subtle than for adults. Modern celebrities are not afraid to be ridiculed in the eyes of their fans. They boldly take up the pen and write very good works for the younger generation.

Madonna

While Madonna was living in London with her husband Guy Ritchie, she published her first book for children, English Roses. The story of five girls in love with one boy has sold millions of copies and has been translated into 37 languages. The work was so successful that the singer decided to continue her work in this direction and wrote five more works.

The third book of the singer "Jacob and the Seven Thieves" was illustrated by the Russian artist Gennady Spirin, to whom Madonna personally addressed. The last book of the singer was published in 2006 and was a sequel to "English Roses". After breaking up with Guy Ritchie and returning to the United States, Madonna never took up the pen again.

Tori Spelling

The Beverly Hills 90210 star has switched from writing autobiographies to children's literature. For kids of preschool and primary school age, she wrote the book "Introducing Talulu", in which the main character is not allowed many things: wear jeans and talk loudly, get dirty and naughty. The actress herself admits: the little heroine is herself. Tori Spelling has conceived a series of books about Talulah, each of which will help children maintain their individuality.

Maxim Fadeev

In 2015, a book by music producer and performer Maxim Fadeev “Savva. The heart of a warrior. " The first version of the book was called "Savva", based on which a cartoon was filmed back in 2007. The producer admits: his main inspiration was his son Savva. When he was little, Maxim Fadeev always told him fairy tales for the night, composing them just on the go. Savva grew up as a very inquisitive boy and his questions about what kind of heart is, who has it, led to the birth of a great fairy tale.

Shakira

The Colombian singer has dedicated her only children's book, World School Day Adventure, to the issues of charity that worries her. The main character of the book, Dora, together with her faithful friend Boots, helps poor children who do not have the opportunity to purchase books and notebooks for study.

Dora's story was originally written as a plot for the Nickelodeon cartoon.

Jim carrey

The famous actor wrote the most real philosophical tale, dedicating it to his grandson Jackson. A seemingly ingenious story about a wave that is afraid to break on the shore, in fact, raises very serious questions and makes not only children, but also adults think. The comedian admits: all the issues raised in the book "How Roland Spins" worried him as a child. For his tale, the comedian was awarded the Jeleta Burgess Book Prize in 2013.

Ilze Liepa

Theatrical fairy tales, written by the famous ballerina, aim to teach children to love art in general and the Bolshoi Theater in particular. The book includes nine stories, the main characters of which are elements of theatrical costumes, scenery, stage equipment. All these objects in Ilze Liepa's book become animated and have their own view of the theater. Naturally, the ballerina dedicated her work to her beloved daughter Nadezhda.

Whoopi Goldberg

The American actress and presenter has created a whole series of children's books, the main character of which is the same girl, Alexandra Petrakova-Johnson. A provincial woman who found herself in a big city decided to become a ballerina. On the way to getting the lead role, she overcame her fears, the envy of her peers, pain and despair.

In 2010, a kind of children's etiquette book was published, which was written with the humor inherent in Whoopi Goldberg.

John Travolta

John Travolta's book "Touch the Stars" contains all the tales and stories that the actor told children in childhood. The work is often called a hymn to a childhood dream. This story about the boy Jeff was dedicated to Travolta's son Jett, who passed away in 2009.

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney's book, co-authored with Philip Ardach, is designed to teach children around the world to take care of nature, love animals and the world around them. A touching story about the squirrel Virella, who, together with his friends, is looking for a magical island, makes you empathize with the heroes and makes you want to protect those who are weaker.

Julianne Moore

As a child, the actress was called Strawberry with Freckles by her peers. In her first book of the same name, Julianne Moore teaches babies to love themselves, despite their appearance, which may not fit into the generally accepted canons of beauty. The heroine of "Strawberries with Freckles" is forced to defend her right to be different from other children. The second book of the actress "My mother is a foreigner, but not for me" is also autobiographical and helps to overcome children's complexes.

Not all women who married famous men are satisfied with the status of a star's wife. Many of them are trying to be realized in different areas. Some create their own clothing lines, others open restaurants, and still others take up the pen. What do former and current wives of stars write books about, and are their works popular?