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Introduce the next generation of kids to Black Sabbath’s iconic frontman with this adorable Ozzy Osbourne children’s book! The legendary musician tragically died at age 76 this month, but his legacy will live on — and now you can teach your kids about Ozzy in an easy-to-understand way.
Ozzy Osbourne Children’s Biography: How a Crazy Dreamer Changed Music Forever by Brynn K. Corfield was written for readers ages 6-13. It begins with Ozzy’s childhood in Birmingham, where he was just a boy “who dared to be different.” He rose to fame with Black Sabbath, became a solo singer, and then was a reality tv star with his famous family, including wife Sharon Osbourne and their kids Aimee, born in 1983, Kelly, born in 1984, and Jack, born in 1985.
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“Packed with colorful pictures, fun facts, and cool activities, this book shows that with passion and courage, anyone can follow their dreams—just like Ozzy!” stated the book’s official logline.
Ozy Osbourne Children’s Biography: How a Crazy Dreamer Changed Music Forever
Also known as the “Prince of Darkness,” Osbourne died on July 22. His family released a statement saying, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Louis is Ozzy’s child, born in 1975, who he shared with his first wife Thelma Riley. He also shares daughter Jessica, born in 1972, with Riley, and he adopted Riley’s son Elliott, born in 1966. The “Crazy Train” singer was also a grandfather to 10. His son Louis shares Elijah and Maia with wife Louise Osbourne; his daughter Jessica is mom to Isabelle, Harry, and Kitty; his son Jack shares daughters Pearl, Minnie, and Andy with ex-wife Lisa Stelly and daughter Maple with wife Aree Gearheart; and his daughter Kelly is mom to son Sidney, with fiancé Sid Wilson.
For more cool books about the “Godfather of Metal,” you can pre-order these books now.
Where is Ozzy?: The only official seek-and-find book
Ozzy is hiding in the pages of Where Is Ozzy by David Calcano, a challenging seek and find book that releases on Aug. 12.
Last Rites
Hear from Ozzy himself in Last Rites, an autobiography by Ozzy Osbourne that releases on Oct. 7. This is an “unflinching, brutally honest” take on his phenomenal life, his incredible challenges, and everything he’s learned in between. Note: this book is for adults, so use your judgement if your teens want to read it.
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