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Ole Kirk Kristiansen: Founder of LEGO (Kids' Biography)
A kid-friendly biography of the man who founded LEGO, for young fans curious about its history.
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Follows the Danish carpenter's life from childhood to the LEGO workshop
- Part of the Founders for Kids series for ages 8 to 14
- Shows how a business survives fires and money problems
- Connects a favorite toy to a real person
What may bother
- A biography, so it asks for steady reading
- Needs a child who enjoys nonfiction
- No bricks or activities included
Our verdict
80 / 100Put it next to a LEGO set and you give both the toy and its story. It suits a reader who likes to know where things come from. For a kid who rarely opens a book, a building kit will go over better.
Frequently asked questions
What age range is this book for?
It's part of a children's biography series, generally aimed at elementary-age readers.
Is this a picture book or a chapter book?
Check the current Amazon listing for the exact format and page count.
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