Little People, Big Dreams

I love the ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ series. The books themselves are beautifully produced with cloth bound spines and colourful covers and look fantastic lined up together on the shelf. Each title focuses on the life of an inspirational individual from authors to artists, from scientists to sportspeople. The books are so relatable, starting as they do with the individual’s childhood, the big dreams they once had and how they managed to overcome adversity in the pursuit of these.

Four recent additions to the series are Pablo Picasso, Gloria Steinem, Amanda Gorman and Nelson Mandela. Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, each is illustrated by a different artist and includes a timeline with photographs at the end. These biographies are accessible as well as informative, making an excellent addition to any library offering a wide and diverse range of people. Some- like those on Picasso and Mandela- might support the curriculum whilst others are perfect for introducing children to significant figures they might not otherwise have heard of.

I hope there are many more titles in this series to come!

Pablo Picasso Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Teresa Bellon

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN: 978-0711259485

Gloria Steinem Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Lucila Perini

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN: 978-0711270732

Amanda Gorman Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Queenbe Monyei

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN: 978-0711270695

Nelson Mandela Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Alison Hawkins

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN: 978- 0711257894