Book Series Review of Little People, Big Dreams
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What to Expect: Biography, Science, History, Dreams

History is full of game-changers like these inspiring humans who changed the world forever with their amazing achievements but started off as nothing more than very small people with very big dreams. The Little People, Big Dreams series tells the story of how their dreams became history.

Marie Curie is best known as the scientist who discovered radium and helped develop x-rays. However, she started off as nothing more than a little girl who wanted to be a scientist instead of a princess. Rosalind Franklin would one day become the scientist to take the first-ever photograph of DNA, but she started as a young girl who preferred board games to dolls. Albert Einstein is the world’s most iconic scientist, but as a little boy did not even learn to speak until he was 4 years old. Megan Rapinoe would one day win an Olympic gold medal for soccer, but as a child, she spent her time trying to keep up with her older twin sister.

More than just biographies, these picture books reinforce the idea that you don’t need to start out great to become outstanding. The stories teach important facts about history while also supporting a growth mindset in readers, encouraging them to recognize that it is hard work and dedication that leads to momentous achievements. Bright, abstract illustrations are filled with energy that brings history to life on the page, and the simple language and minimal text make these books great for beginner readers. Overall, this is an enjoyable and instructive series, perfect for home or the classroom.

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by Frau Isa

Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Frances Lincoln | ISBN: 978-1847809629

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Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by Jean Claude

Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Frances Lincoln | ISBN: 978-0711257580

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Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by Naomi Wilkinson

Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Frances Lincoln | ISBN: 978-0711259577

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Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by Paulina Morgan

Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Frances Lincoln | ISBN: 978-0711257832

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About the Author

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books and the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​

Little People, Big Dreams by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara was reviewed by Dr. Jen Harrison. Discover more books like Little People, Big Dreams by following along with our reviews and articles tagged with historical figures, biography, science, history, and dreams.