Rupaul
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Marcus Rashford
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the world-famous soccer player and campaigner against childhood hunger.
When Marcus was a kid, he had a family that loved him and a talent for football. His mum, Melanie, worked long hours to provide for her family, but sometimes she would go without food herself to make sure that her children had enough to eat.
With his mum's support, Marcus pursued his dreams and progressed through the youth academy at Manchester United Football Club. He worked hard and trained for years to reach the top of the game, making his debut in the Premier League in 2016.
But no matter how successful he became, he never forgot where he came from and his experience as a hungry child. When schools were closed during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the situation left schoolchildren without free meals that they would have had. And so Marcus took it upon himself to lead a nation-wide campaign to ensure that no child would go without food.
This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the soccer player's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Artists introduces babies and toddlers to some of the greatest artists from history and today in a sturdy board book format.
Megan Rapinoe
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record–breaking soccer player and activist.
Growing up in Redding, California, Megan discovered her calling chasing a ball on the school playground. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field-and her teammates thought so too.
Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women's and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sports, in the US and across the world.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the US co-captain's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Mary Earps
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Mary Earps, the trailblazing goalkeeper.
Tenzing Norgay
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
“Tenzing Norgay” tells the story of this brave mountain climber.
Rudolf Nureyev
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all time.
Rudolf fell in love with dance as a child. But he was not allowed to go to ballet school until he was 17. There, he had to make up for lost time and hone his skills to compete with the other dancers. As a professional, he dazzled audiences with sensational performances and star power. He went on to become a world-renowned choreographer and master of perfection in dance. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the dancer's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Vanessa Nakate
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the trailblazing activist and leader, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Mindy Kaling
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director.
Malala Yousafzai
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
Helen Keller
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this Little People, BIG DREAMS book, discover the true story of Helen Keller, the first deaf-blind person to earn a university degree who toured the world advocating for the rights of disabled people.
Maya Angelou
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist.
Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Maya Angelou's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Elvis Presley
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Elvis was born into poverty in North Mississippi, a place where opportunities were a rare thing to see. Still, he felt that someday, somehow, something amazing would happen. When he sang in a school talent show, he realized that singing was all he wanted to do with his life.
He had just finished high school when he plucked up the courage and walked through the doors of Sun Studios, ready to record his first song. After this came hit after hit, and he popularized a new genre of music that mixed all kinds of different styles. That genre was Rock 'n' Roll, and it would take the world by storm!
All the great artists that came after him still look up to little Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, the unique and irreplaceable artist who changed the course of music history. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the music legend's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Muhammad Ali
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, "the greatest" boxer of all time.
When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of "The Greatest's" life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
L. M. Montgomery
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables.
Born in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, Lucy Maud Montgomery lost her mother when she was very young. Left in the care of less-than-encouraging grandparents, she found comfort in reading, writing, and her imagination. When Maud grew up, she wrote about the childhood she wished she had, creating one of the best-loved characters of all time: Anne of Green Gables. This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the author's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Salvador Dalí
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this “Little People, BIG DREAMS” book, learn all about the life of Salvador Dalí, the eccentric creator who changed the world of art forever!
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Women in Science
3 books from the best-selling series! Ada Lovelace - Marie Curie - Amelia Earhart
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Women in Science is a boxed gift edition set of three books – Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart and Marie Curie – from the bestselling series.
Mary Anning
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the life of Mary Anning, the first paleontologist and daring fossil hunter.
Marilyn Monroe
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Learn about the incredible life of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Lewis Hamilton
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, one of the world's greatest racing car drivers, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series
Princess Diana
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Princess Diana tells the story of the world's most loved princess.
Hedy Lamarr
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Hedy Lamarr tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned actress and scientist.
Rafa Nadal
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Little People, Big Dreams: Rafa Nadal tells the story of the superstar tennis player who picked up his first tennis racket aged just three!
Shakira
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Shakira tells the story of the world's most incredible Latin American singer.
Leonard Cohen
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the life of Leonard Cohen, the Canadian poet and singer who changed the world with his songs.
Little People, Big Dreams: Earth Heroes
Jane Goodall - Greta Thunberg - David Attenborough
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
This set of three books from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series highlights the lives of Earth Heroes Jane Goodall, Greta Thunberg, and David Attenborough, who are dedicated to protecting the planet. Jane Goodall’s childhood love for animals led her to become a renowned primatologist and advocate for animal rights. Greta Thunberg, inspired by the climate crisis, started the "School Strike for Climate" movement, teaching the world that "no one is too small to make a difference." David Attenborough, fascinated by nature as a child, became famous for his documentaries that bring the stories of animals to audiences worldwide. Each book features engaging illustrations, extra facts, and timelines, showing how these passionate individuals made a global impact in protecting the Earth.
Lenny Henry
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Lenny Henry tells the inspiring story of the talented British comedian determined to make the world laugh.
Patrick Mahomes
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the bestselling biography series “Little People, Big Dreams”, discover the life of Patrick Mahomes, the legendary American football quarterback.
Rosalind Franklin
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who was crucial to the discovery of the double helix in DNA.
Mary Kom
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the incredible life of Mary Kom, the trailblazing boxer, in this book from the bestselling “Little People, BIG DREAMS” series.
Nelson Mandela
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Yves Saint Laurent
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the story of Yves Saint Laurent, the iconic fashion designer.
David Beckham
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of David Beckham, the legendary soccer player.
Albert Einstein
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Learn about the incredible life of Albert Einstein, the inspiring theoretical physicist, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Mother Teresa
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, along with her message of love and charity.
Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, Macedonia. She was raised to love God and love others above all else, and from an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion, so she became a nun. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same.
She travelled to Ireland, and then to India, where she worked hard to help all those around her. She taught in a school, but realised she could do more, and so she founded a hospital in an old temple, where she fed and cared for the poor and the sick.
She spent the rest of her life caring for those in need around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Mother Teresa's amazing life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Jane Austen
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the remarkable life of Jane Austen, the great British novelist, in this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Little Jane was born into a large family with seven brothers and sisters. She grew up reading and writing stories in the English countryside. As an adult, she wrote witty commentaries about landed gentry in a way that no one had ever done before, portraying young women who bravely made their own choices. These novels made Jane one of the most loved British writers of all time. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile of the author's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Michelle Obama
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michelle Obama, the iconic first lady, advocate, lawyer, and author.
Alexander Von Humboldt
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Little People, BIG DREAMS Alexander von Humboldt tells the story of the famous explorer and naturalist.
Harry Houdini
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.
When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity**, the family lived in poverty** and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, and this experience led him into a life of entertainment.
As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with fascinating card tricks. But when working as a locksmith by day and honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would need more than a deck of cards to really 'wow' people... and so, the great Harry Houdini came to be.
As Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains and knots like no one else, he toured the world and became known for his incredible death-defying stunts. This book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the entertainer's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Black Voices
3 books from the best-selling series! Maya Angelou - Rosa Parks - Martin Luther King Jr.
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Meet three inspirational figures from Black culture and history: Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks! This set of three books from the internationally best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces little dreamers to the lives of these leaders and trailblazers who stepped up and changed the world.
In these remarkable true stories, learn how three people stood against injustice and fought for their dream of a better world. Maya overcame her trauma to tell the story of being Black in America, becoming one of the century's most influential and visionary writers. Martin grew up in the harsh world of segregation, and came to show the world that the best weapon against hate is love. Rosa took a stand against what she knew was wrong, igniting a movement that sought to unite a divided world. Each of these moving books features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the figure's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a multimillion-copy best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The abridged books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The long-length versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Also available to collect are the sets Little People, BIG DREAMS: Women in Science, which includes editions of Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart and Marie Curie, and Women in Art, which includes Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, and Audrey Hepburn.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Laverne Cox
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Laverne Cox tells the story of the actress and trans pioneer.
Simone Biles
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Part of the best-selling “Little People, BIG Dreams” series, Simone Biles tells the inspiring story of this world-class gymnast.
Emmeline Pankhurst
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, meet Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspiring women's rights activist who changed the world for future generations of women.
As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting for women's voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Josephine Baker
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the incredible life of Josephine Baker, from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, during segregation to defying expectations and performing on the stage in Paris, where audiences fell in love with her.
Josephine Baker was born for the stage. But growing up in segregated St. Louis, she didn't have the same opportunities as white entertainers. So, she moved to Paris where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine worked as a dancer, an actor, and even a spy. She then spent the rest of her life spreading the word that people of all colors can live together in harmony. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the entertainer's amazing life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Wilma Rudolph
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Kylie Minogue
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
This beautiful book details the life of Kylie Minogue, Australia's pint-sized pop princess. As a child, she loved to sing and dance, and she followed her passion to become an actor in the Australian soap, “Neighbours.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
Discover the incredible life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of “The Little Prince”, in this book from the bestselling “Little People, Big Dreams” series.
Olive Morris
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series
From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Olive Morris tells the story of this Windrush social justice activist and campaigner.