A chronological biography of Audrey Hepburn, from her childhood dreams of being a ballerina, to hiding in the countryside during WWII (though it didn't say why they were hiding), to becoming a stage and screen actress, to her work on behalf of children all over the world with UNICEF and her "finest performance" speaking to Congress in 1989. Denos' dreamy, elegant illustrations evoke Audrey perfectly.

More difficult parts of her life, such as her eating disorder and her marriages and divorces, are omitted, but her sons Luca and Sean are mentioned.

Back matter includes author's note, illustrator's note, a timeline (1929-1993), bibliography. ( )

Cute book with lovely illustrations. I thought it might work for my kindergarten class when studying biographies but not the right fit. Book was a little long and kids were not engaged with the story.

Classy. But how can you make a book about Audrey that isn't? ( )

Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo (and illustrated by Julia Denos) is an adorable children's biography of film star and human rigts activist Audrey Hepburn. In a scant 32 pages, Cardillo presents the life of Audrey Hepburn as a collection of qualities that children should strive to achieve--hard work; kindness; helping others; and self-acceptance. The illustrations are soft-colored and almost dreamlike. It is a beautiful book for every Audrey Hepburn fan (like myself) to own or a beautiful book to gift every children who ever felt as though they were too awkward (or untalented0 to fit in. ( )

I am a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn so I knew that when I saw this book on Early Review, I had to try to get it.

I loved the way the book is written and think that even if you aren't an Audrey Hepburn fan, any young girl will love this story of her life. ( )