Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography -- Nikki Shannon Smith, Hardcover

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to introduce young readers to the life and legacy of the one and only Prince in this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book!

Prince was born with an extraordinary gift. It was the gift of music, and he would soon share it with the world.

Read the inspiring story of a true musical genius--from his childhood in Minneapolis to creating timeless hits like "Purple Rain" and "1999." This biography celebrates Prince's boundary-breaking artistry, his fearless self-expression, and his enduring influence on music, fashion, and culture.

Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:

• Lady Gaga

• Elton John

• The Beatles

• Taylor Swift

• Beyoncé

Author: Nikki Shannon Smith
Publisher: Golden Books
Published: 01/06/2026
Pages: 24
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.80h x 6.60w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9798217025459
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/27/2026 pg. 1

About the Author
NIKKI SHANNON SMITH is an educator and the award-winning author of over twenty books for children, ranging from board books to middle grade novels. Her work includes the Brown Baby Parade series and the Little Golden Books Our Beautiful Colors and The Little Christmas Elf. She was born and raised in Oakland, California, and loves to escape her home in the Sacramento area to visit the coast whenever she can. The first thing she packs in her suitcase is always a book.

DON TATE is the award-winning creator of numerous picture book biographies including Jerry Changed the Game!: How Engineer Jerry Lawson Revolutionized Video Games Forever and Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters. Don's accolades include an Ezra Jack Keats Book Award and Honor, Carter G. Woodson Book Awards, Christopher Awards, and SCBWI Crystal and Golden Kite Awards. In addition to writing and illustrating, Don enjoys speaking at elementary schools. He lives with his family in Austin, Texas.