Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson—wrestling star, movie star, TV star, and all-around nice guy—is an inspiring read-aloud. Young children will learn that even superstars have setbacks: when Dwayne's dream of playing in the NFL didn't come true, he had to find a different path to happiness and success.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Betty White
 • Carol Burnett
 • Lucille Ball
 • Harry Belafonte
 • Julie Andrews
Frank Berrios is a widely published children’s book author. He has written many Little Golden Books, including Football with Dad, Soccer with Mom, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Black Panther, I Am Captain Kirk, and My Little Golden Book about Jackie Robinson. Visit him on the web at FrankBerriosBooks.com. View titles by Frank Berrios
Irene Chan was born and raised in Hong Kong, and came to the US to study when she was 18. She received her BFA in graphic design from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Irene is also the illustrator of Little Golden Book Biographies on Elton John and Dwayne Johnson. She currently lives with her husband and son in Atlanta, Georgia. View titles by Irene Chan
"[A] page-turning picture book." —Variety
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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson—wrestling star, movie star, TV star, and all-around nice guy—is an inspiring read-aloud. Young children will learn that even superstars have setbacks: when Dwayne's dream of playing in the NFL didn't come true, he had to find a different path to happiness and success.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Betty White
 • Carol Burnett
 • Lucille Ball
 • Harry Belafonte
 • Julie Andrews

Author

Frank Berrios is a widely published children’s book author. He has written many Little Golden Books, including Football with Dad, Soccer with Mom, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Black Panther, I Am Captain Kirk, and My Little Golden Book about Jackie Robinson. Visit him on the web at FrankBerriosBooks.com. View titles by Frank Berrios
Irene Chan was born and raised in Hong Kong, and came to the US to study when she was 18. She received her BFA in graphic design from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Irene is also the illustrator of Little Golden Book Biographies on Elton John and Dwayne Johnson. She currently lives with her husband and son in Atlanta, Georgia. View titles by Irene Chan

Praise

"[A] page-turning picture book." —Variety

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