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Emmeline Pankhurst
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 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!
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 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!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published August 23, 2017
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About the author
Lisbeth Kaiser
38 books21 followersLisbeth Kaiser is a writer and bestselling children’s book author whose words have appeared on websites, commercials, billboards, and even toothbrushes. Two of her books in the Little People, Big Dreams series, Maya Angelou and Emmeline Pankhurst, were selected for the ALA’s Amelia Bloomer Book List, recognizing the best feminist books for young readers. She most recently launched Who Was? Board Books, a new set of biographies for preschoolers from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series.
Lisbeth studied English and economics at Tufts University. Before writing books, Lisbeth was the Copy Director at SpotCo, where she wrote ad campaigns for Broadway shows, and then became an editor at Google. She still writes as a freelance copywriter for many of her friends in theater and in tech, and in all kinds of other cool businesses. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.
Lisbeth studied English and economics at Tufts University. Before writing books, Lisbeth was the Copy Director at SpotCo, where she wrote ad campaigns for Broadway shows, and then became an editor at Google. She still writes as a freelance copywriter for many of her friends in theater and in tech, and in all kinds of other cool businesses. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.
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February 17, 2019
When I was little, my mother said: 'You MUSTalways vote, women DIED for your right to vote'. Only later did I find out who these great women were who fought for the rights we often take for granted.
This is my second book of the series 'Little people, big dreams' and I found it both inspiring and engaging. The story of Emmeline Pankhurst's life is told in simple sentences, so it can be read to very young children. I also loved the artwork in this book. The page which tells the young reader about the time when Emmeline lost her husband is black which I felt perfectly renders her feelings of grief and sorrow.
There must be thousands of books written about Emmeline Pankhurst, but I believe it is never too early to learn about this amazing woman whose hard work and courage changed the way whole societies operate.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
This is my second book of the series 'Little people, big dreams' and I found it both inspiring and engaging. The story of Emmeline Pankhurst's life is told in simple sentences, so it can be read to very young children. I also loved the artwork in this book. The page which tells the young reader about the time when Emmeline lost her husband is black which I felt perfectly renders her feelings of grief and sorrow.
There must be thousands of books written about Emmeline Pankhurst, but I believe it is never too early to learn about this amazing woman whose hard work and courage changed the way whole societies operate.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
March 4, 2018
This is the second book that I've read from Lisbeth Kaiser's Little People, Big Dreams series. I never knew who Emmeline Pankhurst is, but because of this book, I learned a lot from this amazing and one of the notable women during the early 20th century in England.
I commend everyone for the publication of this book series because they are both informative and inspirational not only to the young readers but also to adult readers.
I commend everyone for the publication of this book series because they are both informative and inspirational not only to the young readers but also to adult readers.
June 11, 2018
The illustrations for this book are lovely, the best I've seen in this series so far. This book does give you a basic view of Emmelines life. There is a line or two of text on each page. I think, as this series is aimed at young children they have had to leave out parts about hunger strikes and the incident with the kings horse. Through reading this series I've begun to think they should have aimed at a slightly older age range so they could have included some of the facts they have had to leave out.
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November 12, 2017
This book series is a really great way to show kids what important people did in the past.
Emmeline Pankhurst fought for women rights and became a hero in the end.
The drawings were beautiful and the text was on point.
A great book!
Emmeline Pankhurst fought for women rights and became a hero in the end.
The drawings were beautiful and the text was on point.
A great book!
December 5, 2018
Now if I had read Lisbeth Kaiser's Emmeline Pankhurst prior to having researched her (Emmeline Pankhurst's) life and work online, I probably would have indeed much more appreciated this picture book biography as a short but relevant introduction (touching on most of the important and essential tenets of Emmeline Pankhurst's life story and beliefs). However, considering that Emmeline Pankhurst, her important work, her dedicated striving to achieve women's suffrage, to achieve the right for British women to be allowed to vote notwithstanding, was actually and in fact often a rather difficult individual, in many ways quite as stubborn and sadly also very much as decidedly traditional in and with her modes of thinking as the establishment against which she fought, for example, not tolerating, not brooking any type of dissent and criticism when some members of her organisation (the Women's Social and Political Union, the WSPU), including two of her daughters, became increasingly critical of some of the more radical ways and means of protest, such as the willful destruction of private personal property (as well as being a key and staunch supporter of the WWI "White Feather Campaign" which attempted to publicly shame men who were pacifists and did not desire to enlist), I have to admit that I have found Lisbeth Kaiser's narrative much too laudatory and sugar-coating, and basically in my opinion thereby also erroneously showing Emmeline Pankhurst as wholly and entirely shiningly heroic. And no, I do not in any manner consider Emmeline Pankhurst as cringe-worthy and as someone who does not richly deserve her recognition and fame as a tireless fighter for women's rights, for women getting the vote, I just think that even in a picture book biography geared to young children, at least some of Emmeline Pankhurst's less than stellar character traits and behaviour patterns also should, also need to be at the very least mentioned and pointed out, as what we have with this here book, as what we get with Emmeline Pankhurst is sadly a both one-sided and pretty well annoyingly and untruthful one-dimensional portrayal. Combined with the fact that Ana Sanfelippo's accompanying illustrations are absolutely and totally not to my tastes aesthetically speaking (with the often disproportionally large heads of some of the characters, and this is especially the case with Emmeline Pankhurst's depictions, really turning me off so to speak, not to mention that Sanfelipo's illustrations of clothing choices often do seem to vacillate between anachronisms and what was deemed the actual and standard forms of period dress) I can only grant a high two star ranking at best to Emmeline Pankhurst and claim that I for one, have been rather disappointed and was definitely expecting quite a bit more both textually and illustratively.
April 19, 2018
I was aware of the series for a while but hadn't read any of them until I picked up Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women and was inspired by stories of important women around the world. I thought this book was a great place to start in the series, given the hugely influential woman it represents.
This is the story of British activist Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the British suffragette movement who helped women win the right to vote. Pankhurst's work helped to shape the idea of women for our future and her work is recognised as a crucial element in achieving women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
As is the gist with all of the stories in this series, Pankhurst achieved incredible things as an adult but began life as a child with a dream. This book provides a brief biography and insight into her childhood and life as an a political activist. While simple in its idea, this book provides a creative and insightful look at Pankhurst and is an inspirational read for both adults and young children. I especially enjoy how it is presented; it is visually so fun and cute, appealing to young minds who now have opportunity to read about important female figures in history.
Such a wonderful series. I'm excited to read more in the collection.
This is the story of British activist Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the British suffragette movement who helped women win the right to vote. Pankhurst's work helped to shape the idea of women for our future and her work is recognised as a crucial element in achieving women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
As is the gist with all of the stories in this series, Pankhurst achieved incredible things as an adult but began life as a child with a dream. This book provides a brief biography and insight into her childhood and life as an a political activist. While simple in its idea, this book provides a creative and insightful look at Pankhurst and is an inspirational read for both adults and young children. I especially enjoy how it is presented; it is visually so fun and cute, appealing to young minds who now have opportunity to read about important female figures in history.
Such a wonderful series. I'm excited to read more in the collection.
May 1, 2022
Excellent, as are all the books in this series, but this time I had the actual Hardcover Book. These are made so well. The pictures were great and added a lot to the book.
Emmeline Pankhurst lived in England, but she wanted women to have equal rights everywhere. She began the Suffragette Movement and had her daughters help run it. She was looking to give Woman equal rights and that needed to start with the right to Vote. It is hard to imagine that this was such a hard concept, to allow woman the Vote. Emmeline worked in England, but also traveled to the US to speak to woman. She became very influential.
When WWI started, woman needed to do men’s jobs, so they did and were very capable. After this Emmeline secured the Right for Woman to Vote.
She was a courageous woman who spent her life fighting for fairness. She is an excellent role model for all children to read about.
Emmeline Pankhurst lived in England, but she wanted women to have equal rights everywhere. She began the Suffragette Movement and had her daughters help run it. She was looking to give Woman equal rights and that needed to start with the right to Vote. It is hard to imagine that this was such a hard concept, to allow woman the Vote. Emmeline worked in England, but also traveled to the US to speak to woman. She became very influential.
When WWI started, woman needed to do men’s jobs, so they did and were very capable. After this Emmeline secured the Right for Woman to Vote.
She was a courageous woman who spent her life fighting for fairness. She is an excellent role model for all children to read about.
February 14, 2019
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This little book talks about the the suffragettes and their fight to get the vote for women and also other rights that were previously denied to them. I would have loved to read something like this as a child and I'm glad that today it is possible to do so. Also, I really liked the illustrations in this one.
This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This little book talks about the the suffragettes and their fight to get the vote for women and also other rights that were previously denied to them. I would have loved to read something like this as a child and I'm glad that today it is possible to do so. Also, I really liked the illustrations in this one.
March 1, 2019
"I'd rather be a rebel than a slave" said Emmeline Pankhurst in one of her discourse. It all came down to these two options for a woman at those times, it might seem a very distant past when we didn't have any rights and a group of "crazy" women gave their everything for the rest of us to get heard, to give us a voice ( why is it that the so called crazy ones are those who see clearer?) This is a delightful little book, a simple but beautiful way to keep Emmeline's memory for the youngest ones and to remember and teach them that all of us are equal and entitled to the same rights and that all of us will forever play a part in keeping it that way, that"anyone can be militant in their own way" and that every little action counts. Beautifully illustrared too.
February 17, 2019
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
"Emmeline had become what no one thought a girl could be: a hero"
This one is about Emmeline, a woman who fought all her life for giving women the same opportunities men had. She was very strong and she never gave up!
The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
"Emmeline had become what no one thought a girl could be: a hero"
This one is about Emmeline, a woman who fought all her life for giving women the same opportunities men had. She was very strong and she never gave up!
February 14, 2019
Another of those books about a great person who achieved something great, women right in that particular case. The book is good but it lacks the kind of real biography or chronological even at the end that most book in this collection have...
April 22, 2019
I really like the Little People, Big Dreams series. This offering does not disappoint. This is the story of Emmeline Pankhurst from her childhood in Manchester, England to her becoming a founder and hero of the Women's Rights Movement. I enjoy reading about the childhood of these brave, talented dreamers and how it inspired them to do what they did in adulthood. We learn about what Emmeline had to deal with including prison in her journey. This is a child friendly biography with delightful illustrations. It is a story that shows a young woman striving to achieve her dream. This book could be used to teach young children how to write a biography, show that it is important to have a dream and strive to achieve it. It is also a great choice for Women's History Month. I love the end pages in this series that gives a timeline, pertinent information and resources etc. These books are a must for public and school libraries. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon my request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
June 8, 2018
Lovely, and important addition to this series. I get these for my niece and we adore looking through them and learning about the lives of these incredible women.
January 21, 2024
Another inspiring story for our children to better understand history and how things can be changed through dreams and hard work.
Emmeline Pankhurst was a girl, born at a time when opportunities for women were so different than her brothers.
However, she was born into a home where she was encouraged to read; something she embraced even though her father explained she had little chance of realising her potential and going to university.
What I value most in her life as a father myself, is that she exceeded her potential and over achieved. She wasn’t a follower but a leader who took inspiration from her own family. Hardship and setbacks never dimmed her spirit and her beliefs and actions mirrored her words.
She is best associated with “Votes for Women” and the Suffragette movement. But despite all their struggles, endured violence and imprisonment her political acumen was best demonstrated by necessity during the First World War. When changing tack, she encouraged women to demonstrate by taking on the work left by men sent to the trenches and show that women were equal to men.
She had struggled in her own life, bringing up her children by working herself when her husband died unexpectedly.
The colourful illustrations with a simple but clear use of words makes these books so accessible. This book demonstrates these quantities wonderfully and will be a perfect addition to a child’s bookshelf or a young reader’s borrower’s list from the local library.
Emmeline Pankhurst was a girl, born at a time when opportunities for women were so different than her brothers.
However, she was born into a home where she was encouraged to read; something she embraced even though her father explained she had little chance of realising her potential and going to university.
What I value most in her life as a father myself, is that she exceeded her potential and over achieved. She wasn’t a follower but a leader who took inspiration from her own family. Hardship and setbacks never dimmed her spirit and her beliefs and actions mirrored her words.
She is best associated with “Votes for Women” and the Suffragette movement. But despite all their struggles, endured violence and imprisonment her political acumen was best demonstrated by necessity during the First World War. When changing tack, she encouraged women to demonstrate by taking on the work left by men sent to the trenches and show that women were equal to men.
She had struggled in her own life, bringing up her children by working herself when her husband died unexpectedly.
The colourful illustrations with a simple but clear use of words makes these books so accessible. This book demonstrates these quantities wonderfully and will be a perfect addition to a child’s bookshelf or a young reader’s borrower’s list from the local library.
June 28, 2021
3.5 stars, rounded up as I appreciate the overall concept and applaud the way this mini biography series has gotten young readers into reading about famous lives.
I thought Emmeline's story showed why she was passionate about women's rights and tells us why she was important as part of this struggle. I think it is an excellent introduction.
The rest of this review is about the series, rather than this individual book. I have long liked the concept behind these books, but have baulked at the cost of building a collection in my library at their RRP. This year, many titles have become available at a much more reasonable price point, and so we now have around 30 of the books in our collection.
The illustrations are generally colourful and engaging, the information brief, but fascinating and an excellent way to introduce these pioneers to young readers. I do wish the timeline at the back was over 4 pages, with additional detail than just the 2 presented. This would allow older readers to engage more deeply with the person, whilst younger readers could just read the illustrated story.
I thought Emmeline's story showed why she was passionate about women's rights and tells us why she was important as part of this struggle. I think it is an excellent introduction.
The rest of this review is about the series, rather than this individual book. I have long liked the concept behind these books, but have baulked at the cost of building a collection in my library at their RRP. This year, many titles have become available at a much more reasonable price point, and so we now have around 30 of the books in our collection.
The illustrations are generally colourful and engaging, the information brief, but fascinating and an excellent way to introduce these pioneers to young readers. I do wish the timeline at the back was over 4 pages, with additional detail than just the 2 presented. This would allow older readers to engage more deeply with the person, whilst younger readers could just read the illustrated story.
December 13, 2021
A decent, if basic, biography of Emmeline Pankhurst. However, considering that many people don't know anything about Pankhurst, this is an okay introduction. It is a bit simplistic - Emmeline Pankhurst wanted women to vote. I did like that it covered her "deeds, not words" motto, and that she caused a lot of good trouble, though.
March 10, 2019
I've read 4 books of the Little People, Big Dreams series, and since they're very similar (thus I can only say the same things about them), I've reviewed them together:
These are exactly the books I would love to dive in with my kid (once I'll have one)! They're very short, with very simple and short text - well, they're picture books. It's definitely suitable for only very little kids, toddlers. In themselves, at least. I can imagine telling a more detailed story about Hawking, Parks, Fitzgerald, Pankhurst, or any other hero of these books to a bit older child - I think when an adult reads it with them, adds things, and it's possible to discuss, than it could be quite enjoyable for even 5-6 year-olds. I find it very important to give role models to kids, ones who'd done something in their lives worth mentioning, especially in this age when all these celebrities and influencers are thrown at us who have never done anything useful that would earn them respect. These little board books (I've downloaded like 4) give help with that from a very early age, and that's wonderful!
These are exactly the books I would love to dive in with my kid (once I'll have one)! They're very short, with very simple and short text - well, they're picture books. It's definitely suitable for only very little kids, toddlers. In themselves, at least. I can imagine telling a more detailed story about Hawking, Parks, Fitzgerald, Pankhurst, or any other hero of these books to a bit older child - I think when an adult reads it with them, adds things, and it's possible to discuss, than it could be quite enjoyable for even 5-6 year-olds. I find it very important to give role models to kids, ones who'd done something in their lives worth mentioning, especially in this age when all these celebrities and influencers are thrown at us who have never done anything useful that would earn them respect. These little board books (I've downloaded like 4) give help with that from a very early age, and that's wonderful!
November 10, 2017
I love that this series exists. This is such a good way to introduce famous women to children of the picture book level. So far I have read this one as well as the one on Rosa Parks.
What is good about this series is the concepts are very simple. This one, for example, doesn't go into hunger strikes, and force feeding, and being thrown in prison. This just lays out Pankhurst's fight for voting rights for women in the UK.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
What is good about this series is the concepts are very simple. This one, for example, doesn't go into hunger strikes, and force feeding, and being thrown in prison. This just lays out Pankhurst's fight for voting rights for women in the UK.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
February 13, 2018
In the 100th year of women gaining the vote in the UK, this book is ideal for introducing young people to one of the leading names in that struggle. As a book in a school library or classroom, available for project work or a book borrowed from a library by an active parent, this book gives the background without being too over the top with the politics, allowing curious minds to question and discussions about equality and rights to follow.
February 22, 2019
I actually didn't know anything about Emmeline Pankhurst (or even who she was) prior to reading this children's book. It was informative- I thought it was the perfect amount of detail about women's suffrage for a child- and the drawings went well with the information.
February 26, 2019
Another charming addition to the Little people BIG DREAMS series.
This time it’s Emmeline Pankhurst and her fight for women’s rights and the Suffragette movement.
With a lovely flowing text and charming illustrations this will be loved by children and adults alike. Educational too and inspiring.
This time it’s Emmeline Pankhurst and her fight for women’s rights and the Suffragette movement.
With a lovely flowing text and charming illustrations this will be loved by children and adults alike. Educational too and inspiring.
November 16, 2017
The biographical information here feels rather too concise, and is written very simplistically. The illustrations though, with a charming vintage feel to them, are the triumph of the book.
December 24, 2017
אמלין פנקהרסט הנהיגה בבריטניה; יחד עם בנותיה; את תנועת הסופרג'יסטיות המרשימה שחוללה מהפכה עולמית.
"אנחנו צריכות לשחרר חצי מהמין האנושי - את הנשים, כדי שהם יוכלו לשחרר את החצי השני." - אמלין פנקהרסט.
"אנחנו צריכות לשחרר חצי מהמין האנושי - את הנשים, כדי שהם יוכלו לשחרר את החצי השני." - אמלין פנקהרסט.
October 5, 2019
I enjoyed reading this book
I had no idea of who was Emmeline
these series are so good.
I had no idea of who was Emmeline
these series are so good.
August 17, 2020
Ilklere imza atan kadinlari okumak pahabicilemez
March 18, 2019
Emmeline Pankhurst is book in the Little People, Big Dreams series and is a children's picture book written by Lisbeth Kaiser and illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo. It is a cursory biography of Emmeline Pankhurst from her childhood in Manchester, England to her becoming an icon in the Women's Rights Movement.
March, at least in my part of the world is Women's History Month, which I plan to read one children's book, particularly a biography, which pertains to the subject everyday this month. Therefore, I thought that this book would be apropos for today.
Emmeline Pankhurst (née Goulden) was a British political activist and helper of the British suffragette movement who helped women win the right to vote. She was widely criticized for her militant tactics, and historians disagree about their effectiveness, but her work is recognized as a crucial element in achieving women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
Kaiser's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. It starts off with a young Emmeline Pankhurst growing up with her large family in Manchester with her parents and many siblings and follows her life as she become a women’s rights icon as she was successful in giving women the right to vote. At the end, there is a concise and informative biography timeline of Emmeline Pankhurst's life. Sanfelippo's illustrations are drawn well, albeit a tad simplistic, but depicted the narrative rather well and apropos to the target audience.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. It depicts Emmeline Pankhurst's childhood in Manchester during a time when women were viewed as subservient. At a young age, she loved heroic stories and in adulthood became one of those heroes that protected and fought for the disenfranchised – in this case – women.
All in all, Emmeline Pankhurst is a wonderful biography of a little girl that dared to dream big, sacrificed much, and worked hard to accomplish those dreams and became one of the notable icons of the Women’s Suffragist Movement – Emmeline Pankhurst.
March, at least in my part of the world is Women's History Month, which I plan to read one children's book, particularly a biography, which pertains to the subject everyday this month. Therefore, I thought that this book would be apropos for today.
Emmeline Pankhurst (née Goulden) was a British political activist and helper of the British suffragette movement who helped women win the right to vote. She was widely criticized for her militant tactics, and historians disagree about their effectiveness, but her work is recognized as a crucial element in achieving women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
Kaiser's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. It starts off with a young Emmeline Pankhurst growing up with her large family in Manchester with her parents and many siblings and follows her life as she become a women’s rights icon as she was successful in giving women the right to vote. At the end, there is a concise and informative biography timeline of Emmeline Pankhurst's life. Sanfelippo's illustrations are drawn well, albeit a tad simplistic, but depicted the narrative rather well and apropos to the target audience.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. It depicts Emmeline Pankhurst's childhood in Manchester during a time when women were viewed as subservient. At a young age, she loved heroic stories and in adulthood became one of those heroes that protected and fought for the disenfranchised – in this case – women.
All in all, Emmeline Pankhurst is a wonderful biography of a little girl that dared to dream big, sacrificed much, and worked hard to accomplish those dreams and became one of the notable icons of the Women’s Suffragist Movement – Emmeline Pankhurst.
February 17, 2019
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
My First Emmeline Pankhurst is a simplified version of the Emmeline Pankhurst book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. This series of young reader books provides short illustrated biographies for famous people around the world from current and past history. They're all really well done and I've enjoyed (and recommended) all I've reviewed on my blog.
Worth noting: There are two versions of this book. The young reader version was released in 2017. This boardbook edition has much more simplified text and was released 5th Feb 2019. The entire series is published by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint.
The art by Ana Sanfelippo is appealingly naive and simple and supports and illustrates the story very well. I'm impressed with Quarto's expertise in finding and presenting the artists of this series to a new audience.
Really well done series and this entry is a worthy addition.
Would make a superlative reading circle selection for classroom, library read-along, bedtime story, or similar. I personally recommend the entire series as good choices for school/classroom libraries.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
My First Emmeline Pankhurst is a simplified version of the Emmeline Pankhurst book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. This series of young reader books provides short illustrated biographies for famous people around the world from current and past history. They're all really well done and I've enjoyed (and recommended) all I've reviewed on my blog.
Worth noting: There are two versions of this book. The young reader version was released in 2017. This boardbook edition has much more simplified text and was released 5th Feb 2019. The entire series is published by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint.
The art by Ana Sanfelippo is appealingly naive and simple and supports and illustrates the story very well. I'm impressed with Quarto's expertise in finding and presenting the artists of this series to a new audience.
Really well done series and this entry is a worthy addition.
Would make a superlative reading circle selection for classroom, library read-along, bedtime story, or similar. I personally recommend the entire series as good choices for school/classroom libraries.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
May 19, 2019
Emmeline Pankhurst is a name I recognized, but I didn’t know why. How could she be so famous that I knew her name, but nothing about who she was? Enter another edition of Little People, Big Dreams!
At this point, I’m certain you are tired of me saying this, but…I love this series! It’s a wonderful way for children to get essential information about historical figures. And while I have appreciated every edition, those that focus on women of historical significance are by and large my favorite because the contributions of women are at risk of being forgotten, having often been disregarded as less important (hence why I suspect I recognized Emmeline Pankhurst’s name, but knew nothing about her).
In a nutshell, Emmeline Pankhurst was an early suffragette, an early feminist, who fought her entire life for women to be offered the same opportunities as men. And – spoiler alert – she lived to see some of her dreams come true, including women earning the right to vote!
As ever, Little People, Big Dreams act as a stepping stone, for children (and adults) to learn more about important figures of our past.
Note: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley. I pride myself on writing fair and honest reviews.
At this point, I’m certain you are tired of me saying this, but…I love this series! It’s a wonderful way for children to get essential information about historical figures. And while I have appreciated every edition, those that focus on women of historical significance are by and large my favorite because the contributions of women are at risk of being forgotten, having often been disregarded as less important (hence why I suspect I recognized Emmeline Pankhurst’s name, but knew nothing about her).
In a nutshell, Emmeline Pankhurst was an early suffragette, an early feminist, who fought her entire life for women to be offered the same opportunities as men. And – spoiler alert – she lived to see some of her dreams come true, including women earning the right to vote!
As ever, Little People, Big Dreams act as a stepping stone, for children (and adults) to learn more about important figures of our past.
Note: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley. I pride myself on writing fair and honest reviews.
December 30, 2018
I'm sadly ignorant when it comes to the British suffragette movement. Until reading this book, I wouldn't have been able to name any of the movements leaders. Luckily, this book abused me of my ignorance. I felt a little ashamed because this book is for children and here I am an adult absorbing all of this for the first time.
Recently I was rewatching "Mary Poppins." Right before Mrs. Banks launches into her "Sister Suffragettes" song, she actually mentions a "Mrs. Pankhurst." I've watched that movie many times but never paid attention to that line. Now that I know Emmeline Pankhurst is a historical figure, it doesn't feel like such a throwaway line.
One thing that bothered me a little about the book was that it made the suffragette movement seem almost trivial in the life of Emmeline Pankhurst. Maybe it's for kids, so they couldn't really develop the oppression of women, but it seemed like gaining the vote was more pressing.
Overall, I think this is a good read for kids, especially those who already show an interest in history.
Recently I was rewatching "Mary Poppins." Right before Mrs. Banks launches into her "Sister Suffragettes" song, she actually mentions a "Mrs. Pankhurst." I've watched that movie many times but never paid attention to that line. Now that I know Emmeline Pankhurst is a historical figure, it doesn't feel like such a throwaway line.
One thing that bothered me a little about the book was that it made the suffragette movement seem almost trivial in the life of Emmeline Pankhurst. Maybe it's for kids, so they couldn't really develop the oppression of women, but it seemed like gaining the vote was more pressing.
Overall, I think this is a good read for kids, especially those who already show an interest in history.
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October 15, 2018Summary-This book was about a historical figure named Emmeline Pankhurst. She was a women's rights activist and fought for women to have the right to vote. She grows up in England where there weren't many opportunities for girls. She started the movement that would eventually lead to women being granted the right to vote.
Evaluation-This book was wonderful. I loved how it took a true story and make it seem like a fictional story that was easy to understand for young children. I also enjoyed that at the end of the book it has a two-page summary about Emmeline Pankhurst that went into more detail and had real photos of her. The content in this book was appropriate for the age group.
Teaching ideas- I would suggest using this book when talking about woman's suffrage. As well as using this book to show how women had to fight for their rights.
Evaluation-This book was wonderful. I loved how it took a true story and make it seem like a fictional story that was easy to understand for young children. I also enjoyed that at the end of the book it has a two-page summary about Emmeline Pankhurst that went into more detail and had real photos of her. The content in this book was appropriate for the age group.
Teaching ideas- I would suggest using this book when talking about woman's suffrage. As well as using this book to show how women had to fight for their rights.
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