Ed Sheeran

From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of award-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

Discover talented singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s life story, from writing his first song aged just 11 to becoming a global super star!

Ed Sheeran’s love of music began in childhood in Suffolk, where he sang in a church choir and taught himself guitar while still at primary school. Little Ed was bullied at school, but his music gave him confidence and a sense of belonging. This biography shows how his determination and passion led him to write his first song at 11, and later move to London to busk, play small gigs and ultimately chase his dream.

Young readers will follow Ed’s journey as he worked tirelessly until his big break with the release of his album + (Plus) in 2011. They’ll see how his career soared with record-breaking hits, making him one of the most successful and streamed artists in the world. Along the way, the book also highlights Ed’s kindness and generosity, from supporting education and music charities through his foundation to inspiring fans everywhere with his humility and perseverance. A role model to all aspiring stars, Ed’s story proves you can be kind and successful, determined and generous – the good guys and girls can win!

This inspiring book features stunning illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed profile of Ed's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS 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.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

About the Author

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Teresa Bellon was born in Albacete, Spain in 1987.

She spent a few years wandering around before she did an Illustration Course in Madrid. As a result, she began working for national and international clients and her work has been exhibited all over Spain. Influenced by Portuguese and Nordic illustrators of childrens books, her drawings have a touch of naivety, reduced ranges of colours and simple compositions. Teresa doesn't stay at home waiting for inspiration, she sets out to find it. So she travels, buys illustrated books and walks a lot around her home city, Madrid.