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Let's Meet Ariana

Name: Let's Meet Ariana
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781035097630
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Story of the Superstar Ariana Grande. A 100% Unofficial Biography for Her Young Fans.

By Kingfisher and Claire Baker

Series: Let's Meet

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Hey Arianators! Dive into the enchanting world of Ariana Grande with this dazzling book all about your favourite superstar! This delightful picture book takes you on a captivating journey from Ariana's early days on the stage to her legendary moments as a pop sensation and actress... Read More

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Get ready to meet a superstar sensation - Ariana Grande!

This amazing unofficial biography tells the story of Ariana's journey to superstardom!

Description

Hey Arianators! Dive into the enchanting world of Ariana Grande with this dazzling book all about your favourite superstar!

This delightful picture book takes you on a captivating journey from Ariana's early days on the stage to her legendary moments as a pop sensation and actress who mesmerises audiences like no other.

The vibrant pages are filled with stories of Ariana's first steps into the spotlight, her incredible songs that resonate deeply with fans, and the unwavering belief in following her dreams.

Are you a super fan ready to discover the Ariana Grande Easter egg hiding on each page? Can you spot her iconic ponytail and the famous cat ears? Count the tiny clouds to reveal her lucky number!

Perfect for young Arianators, Let's Meet Ariana is an unofficial biography graced with charming text and beautifully illustrated by a passionate Arianator, Mariana Avila Lagunes. Join Ariana as she inspires us all to be confident, cherish our individuality, and radiate positivity wherever we go!

You can also explore other remarkable icons with Let's Meet... Taylor and Let's Meet... Harry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035097630

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mariana Avila Lagunes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Claire Baker is a writer and editor for children who creates all kinds of books for all kinds of children and especially loves writing in rhyme. She lives in London with her family plus three cats and one big dog. Mariana Avila Lagunes is an illustrator and character artist from Monterrey, Mexico, who loves creating colourful artwork and memorable, magical moments.

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