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Little People, BIG DREAMS
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery nació en una pequeña isla de Canadá y se crió con sus abuelos. Su infancia fue solitaria y encontró consuelo en los libros, la escritura y su imaginación. Trabajó como profesora y periodista. Su primera novela titulada Ana de las Tejas Verdes fue rechazada por todos los editores pero cuando por fin se publicó fue un gran éxito. Maud había creado uno de los personajes infantiles más encantadores de la historia y se convirtió en la autora de literatura infantil más querida de Canadá y de gran parte del mundo.
El vigésimo cuarto título de una colección de cuentos con la que niños y niñas descubrirán quiénes eran y qué lograron las grandes mujeres de la historia contemporánea. Diseñadoras, pintoras, aventureras, científicas… Mujeres únicas y maravillosas de las que aprender y con las que identificarse. Mujeres que, como Coco, convirtieron un pequeño sueño en una gran historia.
24 pages, Board book
First published October 4, 2018
About the author
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
205 books450 followersMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director perhaps best known as the author of much of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Each book tells the childhood story of one of the world's female icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, allowing them to identify with the characters in each story.
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January 25, 2019
The life story of
Lucy Maud Montgomery
will teach kids about the power of creativity, the love of reading and writing stories. Moreover, just like her famous book character,
Anne of Green Gables,
and Maud's determination to never give up on chasing one's dream is a great example to all readers, especially to young ones.
This is another amazing installment to the Little People, Big Dreams series and I highly recommend this to parents and teachers, as this kind of book is an outstanding teaching material that is a must in every school and public libraries.
This is another amazing installment to the Little People, Big Dreams series and I highly recommend this to parents and teachers, as this kind of book is an outstanding teaching material that is a must in every school and public libraries.
October 2, 2018
Lucy Maud Montgomery is a sweet little picture book/biography about the wonderful author who brought us Anne of Green Gables. I didn't realize how much of Anne's story came from Montgomery's own life experience, so that was interesting to discover!
The illustrations are super adorable, and I was surprised by how much information I learned in just a few pages. This was my first time reading a book from the Little People, Big Dreams series, but I'll definitely be watching for more of these stories in the future! This is a great little bio that's perfect for everyone, from young children, to those who are just young at heart.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens for providing me with a DRC of this book.
The illustrations are super adorable, and I was surprised by how much information I learned in just a few pages. This was my first time reading a book from the Little People, Big Dreams series, but I'll definitely be watching for more of these stories in the future! This is a great little bio that's perfect for everyone, from young children, to those who are just young at heart.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens for providing me with a DRC of this book.
October 2, 2018
Anne of Green Gables was one of my favorite movies growing up and the book ranks among my favorite classics. I never realized how autobiographical Montgomery made the series. Any child who loves Anne will love learning about L.M. Montgomery's life.
September 2, 2018
I really like the concept of these series of books as they each feature a woman who made a significant contribution to society. The books give a brief history with illustrations of the person featured , in this case author L.M. Montgomery. In my opinion the series best appeals to kids in the 4-7 age range. Some of the women featured in other books include Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, Ella Fitzgerald, Frida Kahlo, and Mother Teresa.
L.M. Montgomery created the iconic character, Anne Shirley, who is so dear to many of us readers. This book provides a little bit of biographic info on the author and her childhood as well as what led to her writing the Anne of Green Gables books. The illustrations are colorful and appealing, other than the grandmother's nose which I thought resembled a pig snout. This is the type of book that is really fun to share with a child as they get to learn about someone who was special to you when you were growing up.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance digital copy!
L.M. Montgomery created the iconic character, Anne Shirley, who is so dear to many of us readers. This book provides a little bit of biographic info on the author and her childhood as well as what led to her writing the Anne of Green Gables books. The illustrations are colorful and appealing, other than the grandmother's nose which I thought resembled a pig snout. This is the type of book that is really fun to share with a child as they get to learn about someone who was special to you when you were growing up.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance digital copy!
July 5, 2019
If my children were young, I really wouldn’t purchase this book.
Compared to children’s stories years ago this is very poor.
Children have short attention spans, but this is so uneventfully boring I as an adult wasn’t enjoying the sense of it either.
The illustrations are very poor workmanship and not something that appealed to my friends Granddaughter at all.
It sounds harsh, but it needs more body to this .
I realise that there are big dreams in this book and helping children to strive towards their dreams.
But what if their dreams do not aspire to reality?
Will they feel a failure?
OK it’s a kiddies book.....I’m an adult and I still believe in Father Christmas
Compared to children’s stories years ago this is very poor.
Children have short attention spans, but this is so uneventfully boring I as an adult wasn’t enjoying the sense of it either.
The illustrations are very poor workmanship and not something that appealed to my friends Granddaughter at all.
It sounds harsh, but it needs more body to this .
I realise that there are big dreams in this book and helping children to strive towards their dreams.
But what if their dreams do not aspire to reality?
Will they feel a failure?
OK it’s a kiddies book.....I’m an adult and I still believe in Father Christmas
December 1, 2023
Perhaps I am being just a trifle too personally critical with regard to Lucy Maud Montgomery, too judgmental about this October 2018 instalment in the Little People, Big Dreams, in the Pequeña & GRANDE series. But frankly, as a lifelong and devoted fan of L.M. Montgomery, both Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's presented narrative and especially Anuska Allepuz's accompanying illustrations have simply and utterly rubbed me the wrong proverbial way.
Now textually, narratively, while the author's printed words are not terrible, not in any manner inappropriate and do I guess to a point also clearly demonstrate how young Maud (how Lucy Maud Montgomery) did not really fit in, how she always felt out of place in her maternal grandparents' house (who were strict, dour and considered their granddaughter more of a duty than a treasured and beloved child) I was definitely expecting quite a bit more information on and about Maud's childhood and life in general (for example, that Maud had kept a journal since the age of nine, that she was often moody and depressed, that she actually had had a number of poems published in magazines even as a teenager and that her literary output did not simply reach its climax with Anne of Green Gables but continued unabated until just prior to her death). But even more of an issue is that I simply cannot and will not accept Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's rather lackadaisical claim that after his wife's death, Maud's father simply and I quote "sailed off" (for while yes, Hugh Montgomery did leave his daughter in his in-laws' care after his wife succumbed to tuberculosis, he did NOT actually sail off somewhere, he remarried and relocated to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and I for one do not at ALL appreciate how the author's words make it appear as though Maud's father somehow went off to sea like a sailor, when this was absolutely not the truth).
Still, I would most likely have considered a high two star rating for Lucy Maud Montgomery (even with my personal annoyances with the author's narrative, with her featured text) had Anuska Allepuz' accompanying illustrations been even somewhat to my tastes. And truly, I can only say with regard to Allepuz' pictures that I absolutely and truly despise and hate them with every fibre of my being. For while they might be bright and lively, with an aesthetically pleasing colour scheme, almost ALL of the visual representations of especially women's clothing are totally and utterly anachronistic and thus historically just wrong, wrong, wrong. For sorry, Ms. Allepuz, but Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in 1874, and come on, you cannot and should not believe that in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, individuals such as L.M. Montgomery's strict Presbyterian grandmother would have been wearing short dresses and skirts with her bare ankles showing (or reclining in a chair with said bare feet and legs extended for everyone to see) and even young Maud herself would in my opinion NOT have been clad in a skirt that to and for my eyes looks like it came straight from the 1960s mini-skirts craze (as indeed, Maud would also NEVER have worn a knee length dress or skirt while she worked at that newspaper). Thus with regard to historicity, Anuska Allepuz's illustrations just do NOT make any and ALL realistic sense, and truly, I have seldom found pictures more anachronistic, more unsuitable to and for depicting Lucy Maud Montgomery and her contemporaries. One star for Lucy Maud Montgomery (and really, if one is going to be providing pictures to and for a biographical sketch of an author who lived in the 19th and early to mid 20th century, one should at least do the required and necessary research so as to get the reality of what clothing etc. was like at that time correct, which Anuska Allepuz obviously has not done).
Lucy Maud Montgomery is thus (at least to and for me) a totally ludicrous and laughable fiasco and I also admit that I personally do have huge issues understanding why the general ratings are so high and why many reviewers wax poetic and ecstatic regarding the totally ahistorical artwork.
Now textually, narratively, while the author's printed words are not terrible, not in any manner inappropriate and do I guess to a point also clearly demonstrate how young Maud (how Lucy Maud Montgomery) did not really fit in, how she always felt out of place in her maternal grandparents' house (who were strict, dour and considered their granddaughter more of a duty than a treasured and beloved child) I was definitely expecting quite a bit more information on and about Maud's childhood and life in general (for example, that Maud had kept a journal since the age of nine, that she was often moody and depressed, that she actually had had a number of poems published in magazines even as a teenager and that her literary output did not simply reach its climax with Anne of Green Gables but continued unabated until just prior to her death). But even more of an issue is that I simply cannot and will not accept Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's rather lackadaisical claim that after his wife's death, Maud's father simply and I quote "sailed off" (for while yes, Hugh Montgomery did leave his daughter in his in-laws' care after his wife succumbed to tuberculosis, he did NOT actually sail off somewhere, he remarried and relocated to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and I for one do not at ALL appreciate how the author's words make it appear as though Maud's father somehow went off to sea like a sailor, when this was absolutely not the truth).
Still, I would most likely have considered a high two star rating for Lucy Maud Montgomery (even with my personal annoyances with the author's narrative, with her featured text) had Anuska Allepuz' accompanying illustrations been even somewhat to my tastes. And truly, I can only say with regard to Allepuz' pictures that I absolutely and truly despise and hate them with every fibre of my being. For while they might be bright and lively, with an aesthetically pleasing colour scheme, almost ALL of the visual representations of especially women's clothing are totally and utterly anachronistic and thus historically just wrong, wrong, wrong. For sorry, Ms. Allepuz, but Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in 1874, and come on, you cannot and should not believe that in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, individuals such as L.M. Montgomery's strict Presbyterian grandmother would have been wearing short dresses and skirts with her bare ankles showing (or reclining in a chair with said bare feet and legs extended for everyone to see) and even young Maud herself would in my opinion NOT have been clad in a skirt that to and for my eyes looks like it came straight from the 1960s mini-skirts craze (as indeed, Maud would also NEVER have worn a knee length dress or skirt while she worked at that newspaper). Thus with regard to historicity, Anuska Allepuz's illustrations just do NOT make any and ALL realistic sense, and truly, I have seldom found pictures more anachronistic, more unsuitable to and for depicting Lucy Maud Montgomery and her contemporaries. One star for Lucy Maud Montgomery (and really, if one is going to be providing pictures to and for a biographical sketch of an author who lived in the 19th and early to mid 20th century, one should at least do the required and necessary research so as to get the reality of what clothing etc. was like at that time correct, which Anuska Allepuz obviously has not done).
Lucy Maud Montgomery is thus (at least to and for me) a totally ludicrous and laughable fiasco and I also admit that I personally do have huge issues understanding why the general ratings are so high and why many reviewers wax poetic and ecstatic regarding the totally ahistorical artwork.
May 28, 2019
I quite enjoyed the text in this book, I don't know much about LM Montgomery so I found this quite interesting, this one didn't seem to be as vague as some of the books in this series. After reading some more about LM Montgomery and finding that when her mother died and she was left with her grandparents, her father moved away and remarried and started another family, I was very surprised that in this book we are told her father ' sailed off, far away from the little island' This made me wonder if he had been lost at sea or joined the navy when actually something quite different had happened. I've no idea why this wasn't told in this story.
As often happens in this series the clothes are anachronistic. In the 1880's an elderly, strict, religious woman would not wear a short skirt. Also the design around the home was totally out of place. A three legged turquoise foot stool, giant zig zag print purple and sky blue sofa, a turquoise desk, a purple desk, pink and red diamonds on the floor, hair bands instead of ribbons, black slip on ballet slipper style shoes would not have been worn for school, I doubt they even existed then, surely they would have worn lace ups, probably boots, did children of this era really carry red rucksacks?
So disappointing, the illustrations are so misleading and for an introduction to a certain period of history these illustrations are useless.
As often happens in this series the clothes are anachronistic. In the 1880's an elderly, strict, religious woman would not wear a short skirt. Also the design around the home was totally out of place. A three legged turquoise foot stool, giant zig zag print purple and sky blue sofa, a turquoise desk, a purple desk, pink and red diamonds on the floor, hair bands instead of ribbons, black slip on ballet slipper style shoes would not have been worn for school, I doubt they even existed then, surely they would have worn lace ups, probably boots, did children of this era really carry red rucksacks?
So disappointing, the illustrations are so misleading and for an introduction to a certain period of history these illustrations are useless.
September 8, 2018
*** Note: I received e-ARC of the book through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to publisher, author, and NetGalley. ***
First, I loved that cover, a baby picture of Maud for baby readers. Isn’t that cute?
Since I have read Anne of Green Gables, I have been fan of L.M. Montgomery. I read bio of the author on Goodreads and through many other medium so I knew little bit about this great author. But when I saw this title in my auto approval galleys it was hard to let it sit there unread. I wanted to see what author has included in this little picture book meant for children. And I must say I’m not disappointed at all.
The concept of the series was fascinating and that description above says a lot. There wasn’t any extended portion as mentioned in description for hardcover, so the format I read must be a board book as it was very short but definitely wonderful.
It was colorful book telling the life story of Maud. Illustrations were beautiful. I liked that little picture of Maud illustrator created. I could see lot of similarities between Maud and her character Anne. Both fascinated by books, diving amusing names to everything in Prince Edward Island and became a teacher. It was great to read small facts and I admit few I didn’t even know until I read this. How she got idea for her book ‘Anne of Green Gables’ and how she rewrote her childhood through Anne was great to know.
In the end there is brief biography telling the whole story of Maud with her b/w pictures which were pretty. Did you know she liked to be called Maud even though it’s her surname? I didn’t! I wish there was more about the author but it was perfectly fine for children aged 4+ yrs.
It was a good impressive way to introduce kids to one the great historical woman and author of the time. I’m sure they would love the book that will inspire them to learn more about L.M. Montgomery and her books in future. There are other books of the series on Jane Austen and Agatha Christie that I would love to read and many famous women in history. It is truly empowering series that will fascinate young reader and teacher would love to teach in classroom.
Overall, it was quick, easy read. I definitely recommend this book to all kids and teachers.
You can read all my review on Blog - Books Teacup and Reviews
First, I loved that cover, a baby picture of Maud for baby readers. Isn’t that cute?
Since I have read Anne of Green Gables, I have been fan of L.M. Montgomery. I read bio of the author on Goodreads and through many other medium so I knew little bit about this great author. But when I saw this title in my auto approval galleys it was hard to let it sit there unread. I wanted to see what author has included in this little picture book meant for children. And I must say I’m not disappointed at all.
The concept of the series was fascinating and that description above says a lot. There wasn’t any extended portion as mentioned in description for hardcover, so the format I read must be a board book as it was very short but definitely wonderful.
It was colorful book telling the life story of Maud. Illustrations were beautiful. I liked that little picture of Maud illustrator created. I could see lot of similarities between Maud and her character Anne. Both fascinated by books, diving amusing names to everything in Prince Edward Island and became a teacher. It was great to read small facts and I admit few I didn’t even know until I read this. How she got idea for her book ‘Anne of Green Gables’ and how she rewrote her childhood through Anne was great to know.
In the end there is brief biography telling the whole story of Maud with her b/w pictures which were pretty. Did you know she liked to be called Maud even though it’s her surname? I didn’t! I wish there was more about the author but it was perfectly fine for children aged 4+ yrs.
It was a good impressive way to introduce kids to one the great historical woman and author of the time. I’m sure they would love the book that will inspire them to learn more about L.M. Montgomery and her books in future. There are other books of the series on Jane Austen and Agatha Christie that I would love to read and many famous women in history. It is truly empowering series that will fascinate young reader and teacher would love to teach in classroom.
Overall, it was quick, easy read. I definitely recommend this book to all kids and teachers.
You can read all my review on Blog - Books Teacup and Reviews
December 27, 2018
This book is a part of a series being done about successful women in history. As a Canadian I'm very excited to see Lucy Maud Montgomery included. The author of Anne of Green Gables is a huge part of Canadian history (especially in getting Prince Edward Island (PEI) on the map). Additionally Montgomery wrote at a time about friendship in a way that had never really been seen.
In fact today I think many writers could benefit from a re-read of Montgomery's many works in Anne's universe to be reminded of how to write a story that doesn't focus entirely on a love story.
This cute little book is perfect for those who love Anne of Green Gables or as an introduction to Montgomery and her wonderful series. Afterall most of Anne's stories are those of Montgomery herself (as you will learn in this book).
To read this and more of my reviews visit my blog at Epic Reading
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
In fact today I think many writers could benefit from a re-read of Montgomery's many works in Anne's universe to be reminded of how to write a story that doesn't focus entirely on a love story.
This cute little book is perfect for those who love Anne of Green Gables or as an introduction to Montgomery and her wonderful series. Afterall most of Anne's stories are those of Montgomery herself (as you will learn in this book).
To read this and more of my reviews visit my blog at Epic Reading
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
July 2, 2019
The life of Anne of Green Gables’ creator is beautifully cast in text and illustrations in this lovely board book. Part of my fave Little People, BIG DREAMS series, which inspires young readers to dream big in their own lives. Highly recommended!
Pub Date 06 Aug 2019.
Thanks to Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
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Pub Date 06 Aug 2019.
Thanks to Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#LucyMaudMontgomery #NetGalley
August 28, 2018
The ARC 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 women for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
It was lovely to read about this author's life since I didn't know much about it. It's a really nice introduction to Lucy Maud Montgomery's world and a good way to encourage children to read one of her most famous works, the phenomenal Anne of Green Gables.
This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known women for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
It was lovely to read about this author's life since I didn't know much about it. It's a really nice introduction to Lucy Maud Montgomery's world and a good way to encourage children to read one of her most famous works, the phenomenal Anne of Green Gables.
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March 10, 2024This is a nonfiction picture book for children highlighting the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Lucy dreamt of becoming a writer as a young girl and pursued this dream, at first in secret, at a time when writing was not acceptable for girls or women. Despite much resistance, Lucy went on to become a famous writer. Her most popular written works are the “Anne of Green Gables” books, the first of which was published in 1908.
This story is excellent encouragement for young girls to follow their dreams, and to help them believe that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
This little book is a quick read and uses very sweet and simplistic language and illustrations that are easy for children to understand and love.
I received this book from NetGalley and the book's publisher in exchange for my honest review, for which I am very grateful.
Lucy dreamt of becoming a writer as a young girl and pursued this dream, at first in secret, at a time when writing was not acceptable for girls or women. Despite much resistance, Lucy went on to become a famous writer. Her most popular written works are the “Anne of Green Gables” books, the first of which was published in 1908.
This story is excellent encouragement for young girls to follow their dreams, and to help them believe that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
This little book is a quick read and uses very sweet and simplistic language and illustrations that are easy for children to understand and love.
I received this book from NetGalley and the book's publisher in exchange for my honest review, for which I am very grateful.
July 2, 2019
2,5/5. I like those mini biography for kids about know and less know person. Unfortunately this one felt empty, like there isn't enough info, almost like it was done on a rush. The ARC version I get didn't even included the cover... One of the rare time this collection let me down!
August 29, 2018
Another excellent addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series of biographies for children!
Lucy Maud Montgomery was a young girl with a passion for writing. Raised by grandparents who didn't see the value in a girl reading or writing, she never gave up her dreams of becoming a writer. She grew up to pursue her passion and become the beloved author of the Anne of Green Gables series, inspired by a news article she read and her own childhood.
Montgomery is an inspiring role model for children, proving again the importance of determination and rising above circumstance. This book is a brief introduction to her life for young readers who will appreciate the lovely illustrations accompanying the story told in short simple sentences.
Thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Lucy Maud Montgomery was a young girl with a passion for writing. Raised by grandparents who didn't see the value in a girl reading or writing, she never gave up her dreams of becoming a writer. She grew up to pursue her passion and become the beloved author of the Anne of Green Gables series, inspired by a news article she read and her own childhood.
Montgomery is an inspiring role model for children, proving again the importance of determination and rising above circumstance. This book is a brief introduction to her life for young readers who will appreciate the lovely illustrations accompanying the story told in short simple sentences.
Thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
July 12, 2019
Lucy Maud Montgomery
by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Anuska Allepuz
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reading e-copy in exchange for my honest review!
I give this book 4 out of 5 birds. I am a HUGE fan of L.M Montgomery. She wrote one of my favorite characters, Anne (WITH AN E). I absolutely adored the illustration in this children’s book. It was bright and captured my attention. I thought it was beautifully done. I’m always looking for books to share with my daughters that SHOW strong women. I did feel a little bit robbed with a lack of information. I felt that there could have been maybe 2 to 3 more pages to fill in some of the gaps of her life. However… it’s a kids book and not a full length novel. This is one I would buy for my collection!
This book drops August 6, 2019! Put it in your amazon cart asap.
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by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Anuska Allepuz
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reading e-copy in exchange for my honest review!
I give this book 4 out of 5 birds. I am a HUGE fan of L.M Montgomery. She wrote one of my favorite characters, Anne (WITH AN E). I absolutely adored the illustration in this children’s book. It was bright and captured my attention. I thought it was beautifully done. I’m always looking for books to share with my daughters that SHOW strong women. I did feel a little bit robbed with a lack of information. I felt that there could have been maybe 2 to 3 more pages to fill in some of the gaps of her life. However… it’s a kids book and not a full length novel. This is one I would buy for my collection!
This book drops August 6, 2019! Put it in your amazon cart asap.
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September 27, 2019
*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review*
Here we go again.
I read Little People, Big Dreams: Dolly Parton two months ago and I didn't like it. The illustrations were cute, but there was almost no story...this is exactly the same(although, I prefer the illustrations in this book). I still don't know much about Maud's life.
If I had a children, I wouldn't buy this book. It is cute, yes. But, there is not information about L.M Montgomery's life. Reading this book was like reading those brief biographies on blogs. I guess she didn't had it easy(especially at that time) but reading this I imagine that she had no obstacles to fulfill her dreams when in fact she received a strict education and was lonely. Overall, this book was a dissapointment.
Here we go again.
I read Little People, Big Dreams: Dolly Parton two months ago and I didn't like it. The illustrations were cute, but there was almost no story...this is exactly the same(although, I prefer the illustrations in this book). I still don't know much about Maud's life.
If I had a children, I wouldn't buy this book. It is cute, yes. But, there is not information about L.M Montgomery's life. Reading this book was like reading those brief biographies on blogs. I guess she didn't had it easy(especially at that time) but reading this I imagine that she had no obstacles to fulfill her dreams when in fact she received a strict education and was lonely. Overall, this book was a dissapointment.
August 24, 2019
All the stars 🤩🤩🤩🤩
June 22, 2020
2.5 stars. Bios for children are a hard genre. There has to be a balance of providing accurate information and covering tough topics, but staying kid-friendly. Unfortunately, this one gets it wrong. L.M. Montgomery's life was not particularly warm and happy, but seriously, you can't, even in a kids' book, gloss over facts by implying they didn't happen. Not if you want to call yourself a biographer. Her dad abandoned her. Her grandparents were not kindly guardians. She suffered from depression throughout her life. Her dad did not "sail off" and she wasn't just "lonely" as a child.
I actually liked the art, and there were parts of the writing that covered the simpler topics well, but this is not a biography.
I actually liked the art, and there were parts of the writing that covered the simpler topics well, but this is not a biography.
July 3, 2019
I keep wanting to like these books, but most of them are coming up short. I'm really not impressed by these shortened board-book editions, either. The text is so simplified as to be almost condescending, and the narrative seems really sparse.
The illustrations in this series are always hit-and-miss for me, and this book offers another miss. The proportions on the characters are odd. The facial expressions are unappealing. And I can't even tell what time period I'm looking at. In fact, if you compare the illustrations with a timeline of events in Montgomery's life, you'd be forgiven for thinking she was a time-traveller! For example, the book states that Maud went back to care for her ailing grandfather, before which she worked at a newspaper. But, apparently, she went back to live with her widowed grandmother in 1898. So why does her skirt in the newspaper scene look like it's from the 1940s?
I kind of wish I'd read the non-condensed version of this book. At least with those, there's a timeline to help fill in the missing bits. Even as a board book, this seems weak. We're told about Anne, but never shown anything about her (except in one dream scene, but it's just a picture of Maud from another page in the book with the hair colour changed).
Unfortunately, this isn't great. I was hoping for a more engaging look at one of Canada's literary legends.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing a digital ARC.
The illustrations in this series are always hit-and-miss for me, and this book offers another miss. The proportions on the characters are odd. The facial expressions are unappealing. And I can't even tell what time period I'm looking at. In fact, if you compare the illustrations with a timeline of events in Montgomery's life, you'd be forgiven for thinking she was a time-traveller! For example, the book states that Maud went back to care for her ailing grandfather, before which she worked at a newspaper. But, apparently, she went back to live with her widowed grandmother in 1898. So why does her skirt in the newspaper scene look like it's from the 1940s?
I kind of wish I'd read the non-condensed version of this book. At least with those, there's a timeline to help fill in the missing bits. Even as a board book, this seems weak. We're told about Anne, but never shown anything about her (except in one dream scene, but it's just a picture of Maud from another page in the book with the hair colour changed).
Unfortunately, this isn't great. I was hoping for a more engaging look at one of Canada's literary legends.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing a digital ARC.
July 3, 2019
I've actually never read any of the Little People, BIG Dreams books despite seeing them every time I walk into a bookstore, so when I saw a few of them on Netgalley I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try them out and see what they're like.
Lucy Maud Montgomery is a children's biography of author L.M. Montgomery, from her early childhood to adulthood. It celebrates her imagination and her determination.
This is a very simple text, meant for younger readers. It's kind of like the cliff-notes version of the author's life, with it broken down to it's highlights to make it easily accessible and to the point (which is not a bad thing). As an adult reading it, and as someone who doesn't know all that much about L.M. Montgomery, it did make me want to go find out more to fill in the gaps and to have a more well-rounded picture of the author's life, but it's definitely enough information for children.
It's also accompanied with lovely illustrations that add detail and enhance the information that we get from the text.
Overall, this is a great first biography for children to access. They will learn something about a classic children's author, as well as the determination needed to succeed in something they are passionate about.
Lucy Maud Montgomery is a children's biography of author L.M. Montgomery, from her early childhood to adulthood. It celebrates her imagination and her determination.
This is a very simple text, meant for younger readers. It's kind of like the cliff-notes version of the author's life, with it broken down to it's highlights to make it easily accessible and to the point (which is not a bad thing). As an adult reading it, and as someone who doesn't know all that much about L.M. Montgomery, it did make me want to go find out more to fill in the gaps and to have a more well-rounded picture of the author's life, but it's definitely enough information for children.
It's also accompanied with lovely illustrations that add detail and enhance the information that we get from the text.
Overall, this is a great first biography for children to access. They will learn something about a classic children's author, as well as the determination needed to succeed in something they are passionate about.
October 8, 2019
I cannot express just how much I love this series.
Little people, big people does not reflect where they ended up but how they began.
The author’s aim is to pitch a book at young people to introduce them to famous individuals and show how they came to be Oak Trees in their celebrated field. The choice of words therefore has to be simple and the short board book medium means a biography is as short as the guys you to whom you are reading.
So the task is in words and engaging illustrations is to create an interest, introduce the character and then allow your child to discover more at their own pace. Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is an expert at this and penned many in this collectible series. Lucy Maud Montgomery is perhaps one of the best examples of Maria’s skill as there are just a bunch of facts but nothing too racy or exciting.
For me this elevates the works and underscores their value. Such that it not always what is said but unsaid.
It is clear that young Lucy had a tough upbringing and consequently that she achieved anything is amazing.
Inspirational stuff and a pleasure to share with tomorrow’s future generation.
Little people, big people does not reflect where they ended up but how they began.
The author’s aim is to pitch a book at young people to introduce them to famous individuals and show how they came to be Oak Trees in their celebrated field. The choice of words therefore has to be simple and the short board book medium means a biography is as short as the guys you to whom you are reading.
So the task is in words and engaging illustrations is to create an interest, introduce the character and then allow your child to discover more at their own pace. Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is an expert at this and penned many in this collectible series. Lucy Maud Montgomery is perhaps one of the best examples of Maria’s skill as there are just a bunch of facts but nothing too racy or exciting.
For me this elevates the works and underscores their value. Such that it not always what is said but unsaid.
It is clear that young Lucy had a tough upbringing and consequently that she achieved anything is amazing.
Inspirational stuff and a pleasure to share with tomorrow’s future generation.
August 29, 2018
I am really excited about this book. i loved how well the text went with the illustrations .
But more than anything i believe role models like Lucy Maud Montgomery are so important for children right now. classic books are being read less and less in schools and history is being lost.
Modern roll models have changed a huge amount and are not always who all of us would like our children to aspire to.
Lucy Maud Montgomery shows how following her dreams despite everything pays off.
I would love to read more in this series "Little people, big dreams" and will certainly read them with my children.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
But more than anything i believe role models like Lucy Maud Montgomery are so important for children right now. classic books are being read less and less in schools and history is being lost.
Modern roll models have changed a huge amount and are not always who all of us would like our children to aspire to.
Lucy Maud Montgomery shows how following her dreams despite everything pays off.
I would love to read more in this series "Little people, big dreams" and will certainly read them with my children.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 7, 2018
I am a huge fan of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s work, so I was thrilled to see this biography about her included in the Little People, Big Dreams series. The illustrations are lovely, and the writing is succinct and powerful, perfect for young readers. I hope that this book will spark interest in children to read Anne of Green Gables, and I will present them side by side in my classroom. I found this book to be a heart-warming and positive account of a strong, determined female author.
August 31, 2018
Adorable little board book about the life of L.M. Montgomery. I'm not sure how much toddlers are going to care about Montgomery or her books, but parental fans of Anne & co. will surely enjoy sneaking this into storytime. The adorable illustrations will probably be enough to keep your toddler's attention.
January 25, 2020
I think my new favorite genre is youth biography. This picture biography is beautifully illustrated and gives an insightful peek into the real life world of Anne with an "e". Fun fact: L M Montgomery went by her middle name Maud without the "e".
January 25, 2021
I bought this for my four year old niece, because I wanted to introduce her to an author I dearly loved as a child, but reading it with her, I found she was a little too young to appreciate the story.
She kept focussing on the images but the story in itself was too complicated and/or not interesting. I enjoyed it more than her.
It is, nevertheless, a wonderful and intelligent book collection - a great way to introduce empowering women to children, especially girls. I look forward to buying other books from this collection, as I think they make amazing and thoughtful gifts.
She kept focussing on the images but the story in itself was too complicated and/or not interesting. I enjoyed it more than her.
It is, nevertheless, a wonderful and intelligent book collection - a great way to introduce empowering women to children, especially girls. I look forward to buying other books from this collection, as I think they make amazing and thoughtful gifts.
September 23, 2018
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Lucy Maud Montgomery. The text and illustrations show Lucy as a child standing with her grumpy grandparents, watching her father sail away after the death of his wife. Maud (as she preferred to be called) loved reading, but her grandparents thought it was a waste of time. Because she no longer had books to read, she began to write her own stories. This continued as she grew older and worked as a teacher. When she returned to her village to care for her grandmother after her grandfather's death, she read about an elderly couple in the newspaper. They had wanted to adopt a young boy to help on their farm, but getting a girl instead. From that news article, the story of Anne of Green Gables was born. 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 as well as to introduce a great Canadian author to a new generation. I really enjoyed this book as I have had read the Anne of Green Gable books, watched several movies and television shows, been to LM Montgomery's birthplace and seen Anne of Green Gables performed in Charlottetown. A good book for a school library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book to read via netgalley. The rating, opinions and ideas stated are my own. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars.
September 11, 2018
I've enjoyed the titles I've read so far in the Little People, Big Dreams series, and was glad to see one on the life of L. M. Montgomery, best known as the author of the Anne of Green Gables books.
This book, like others in the series, is written for very young children, and so is selective about the details and degree of information included. But I felt like I got a decent picture of Montgomery's life and what drove her and interested her as a child and beyond.
Despite creating one of the most endearing characters in children's literature, Montgomery's childhood was fairly lonely and sad. After losing both parents (in different ways), she lived with her grandparents who were not very affectionate, and young Maud (as she was called) had to create her own joy. It sounds like her writing was a way to not only express her loneliness, but also to imagine a better and fuller life.
One can't help but see glimpses of Anne Shirley herself here, even in this very abbreviated biography. It presents a hopeful picture of the power of persistence and imagination.
(Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.)
This book, like others in the series, is written for very young children, and so is selective about the details and degree of information included. But I felt like I got a decent picture of Montgomery's life and what drove her and interested her as a child and beyond.
Despite creating one of the most endearing characters in children's literature, Montgomery's childhood was fairly lonely and sad. After losing both parents (in different ways), she lived with her grandparents who were not very affectionate, and young Maud (as she was called) had to create her own joy. It sounds like her writing was a way to not only express her loneliness, but also to imagine a better and fuller life.
One can't help but see glimpses of Anne Shirley herself here, even in this very abbreviated biography. It presents a hopeful picture of the power of persistence and imagination.
(Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.)
November 19, 2018
Would this be an adequate book for a younger Elementary school age child to write a brief biography about Lucy Maud Montgomery? Yes.
Does it actually give a good account of LMM’s life and her work as an author? No.
The author of the book spends more time talking about the things (might have) imagined than Maud herself or the things that happened in her life that gave her ideas for her short stories and novels. I understand that Vegara only has 32 pages or so to work with, but the book is pretty much fluff instead of substance.
I also question why the illustrator chose to draw Maud’s clothes and surroundings the way she did. Maud was a contemporary of Laura Ingalls Wilder and lived almost exclusively in smaller villagers in rural communities. Maud wouldn’t be wearing short dresses and living/traveling in huge metropolitan areas, and she most likely wasn’t using a typewriter that early in her career. If we want kids to pick up on context clues through illustrations, then shouldn’t those illustrations be (somewhat) accurate?
I know this all sounds extremely nit picky, but if I was judging the entire LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS series by this one book, I’d be very hesitant to purchase/recommend it.
Does it actually give a good account of LMM’s life and her work as an author? No.
The author of the book spends more time talking about the things (might have) imagined than Maud herself or the things that happened in her life that gave her ideas for her short stories and novels. I understand that Vegara only has 32 pages or so to work with, but the book is pretty much fluff instead of substance.
I also question why the illustrator chose to draw Maud’s clothes and surroundings the way she did. Maud was a contemporary of Laura Ingalls Wilder and lived almost exclusively in smaller villagers in rural communities. Maud wouldn’t be wearing short dresses and living/traveling in huge metropolitan areas, and she most likely wasn’t using a typewriter that early in her career. If we want kids to pick up on context clues through illustrations, then shouldn’t those illustrations be (somewhat) accurate?
I know this all sounds extremely nit picky, but if I was judging the entire LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS series by this one book, I’d be very hesitant to purchase/recommend it.
September 1, 2018
I love this series of little picture books about famous women. They are all well researched, and for the most part, they are all beautifully illustrated. This is another lovely on, this time on the author of "Anne of Green Gables."
I knew a little about the history of L.M. Montgomery, but I did not know she worked a newspaper. I knew she was raised by her grandparents, but didn't realize that they didn't want her to spend time reading and writing.
Delightful story, and packed with historical facts. Easy for young children to read, and then get interested in this famous woman.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
I knew a little about the history of L.M. Montgomery, but I did not know she worked a newspaper. I knew she was raised by her grandparents, but didn't realize that they didn't want her to spend time reading and writing.
Delightful story, and packed with historical facts. Easy for young children to read, and then get interested in this famous woman.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
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