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Little People, BIG DREAMS
Wilma Rudolph: My First Wilma Rudolph
This board book version of Wilma Rudolph—from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series—introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating dancer and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating dancer and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
24 pages, Board book
First published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
201 books447 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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August 12, 2019
This recent (2019) instalment in Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's Little People, Big Dreams series does certainly present an in all ways adequate and celebratory introduction to Wilma Rudolph's life and sports achievements (with the fact that the author actually mentions by name that Wilma Rudolph recovered from polio and then went on to harvest Olympic track and field glory being much personally appreciated, since I was kind of afraid that Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara would simply write that Wilma Rudolph was lastingly ill as a child but not mention that the disease she contracted at the age of four was indeed polio). And yes, I also do appreciate that while Wilma and her family's issues with segregation are mentioned in Wilma Rudolph (and especially how Wilma Rudolph insisted that ANY parades in her honour would NOT be segregated) MOST of the author's presented storyline does not belabour and excessively dwell on this, but focuses instead on how Wilma Rudolph was able to beat polio, remove her leg brace and become an Olympic champion (and this of course, first and foremost also with her family's help and support, for the many, supposedly over 7000 leg massages that Wilma Rudolph's many siblings gave her was more than likely the main reason that her polio stricken leg was made healthy again and ready for sports).
Now with regard to Amelia Flower's accompanying illustrations, while I have generally found them aesthetically realistic enough in appearance and fortunately also never too exaggerated or strangely coloured (which has unfortunately sometimes been an issue for me with the Little People, Big Dreams series), I am nevertheless still a trifle disappointed. For yes, to and for my eyes, especially the depicted (drawn) clothing choices during Wilma Rudolph's childhood and youth (the 1940s and 1950s) seem more as though they are decades ahead of their time, seem rather anachronistic (not majorly so, but I still feel as though especially in that picture of young Wilma and her mother travelling in the segregated bus, the Caucasian passengers at the front all look like they are not from the 1940s but from the 1970s or even the 1980s with regard to how they are depicted by Amelia Flower as being clad). Therefore, while narrationally, I do consider Maria Sánchez Vegara's text for Wilma Rudolph as four stars, my average rating is lowered to three stars, as indeed, the anachronistic clothing of Amelia Flower's pictures does bother me a bit (and is in fact an all too common complaint I have had with the Little People, Big Dreams series in general).
Now with regard to Amelia Flower's accompanying illustrations, while I have generally found them aesthetically realistic enough in appearance and fortunately also never too exaggerated or strangely coloured (which has unfortunately sometimes been an issue for me with the Little People, Big Dreams series), I am nevertheless still a trifle disappointed. For yes, to and for my eyes, especially the depicted (drawn) clothing choices during Wilma Rudolph's childhood and youth (the 1940s and 1950s) seem more as though they are decades ahead of their time, seem rather anachronistic (not majorly so, but I still feel as though especially in that picture of young Wilma and her mother travelling in the segregated bus, the Caucasian passengers at the front all look like they are not from the 1940s but from the 1970s or even the 1980s with regard to how they are depicted by Amelia Flower as being clad). Therefore, while narrationally, I do consider Maria Sánchez Vegara's text for Wilma Rudolph as four stars, my average rating is lowered to three stars, as indeed, the anachronistic clothing of Amelia Flower's pictures does bother me a bit (and is in fact an all too common complaint I have had with the Little People, Big Dreams series in general).
August 13, 2020
4★
“She had contracted an illness called polio, and doctors said she would never walk again without a leg brace.”
Wilma Rudolph was the tiny 20th of 22 children when she was born prematurely. She suffered many illnesses and then contracted polio when she was four.
Poor little Wilma in a leg brace with her mother and the doctor
The doctors may have said she would never walk normally again, but they hadn’t counted on her mother, her brothers and sisters, and her own strong will.
“Twice a week, Wilma and her mom would go to the hospital. They had to sit tight at the back of the bus for two long hours, while white passengers sat comfortably at the front. But they never missed an appointment.”
Wilma and her mother at the back of the bus
[Personal note: This book doesn’t mention Australian nurse Sister Kenny who founded what we now call physical therapy or physiotherapy, which involved moving and massaging the legs while the patient was restricted to bed rest. I mention this because my very active cousin benefited from this treatment, too.]
Now Wilma has the benefit of all those siblings. They took turns massaging her leg for FIVE years! That’s some kind of special dedication.
Some of the kids rubbing Wilma’s leg
When she was nine, the crutches were gone.
Wilma running away from her crutches
By the time she was in high school, she was allowed to join the girls’ basketball team, and they won the state championship.
Wilma and the winning basketball team
She was beating everyone at running, and she was picked for the US Olympic team to compete in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956. She was the youngest member of the team.
Wilma winning an Olympic Bronze medal in the 400m relay
By the time the next Olympics came around in 1960 in Rome, she did even better.
Wilma, the first woman to win three gold Olympic medals
For a sick, premature baby, struck down with pneumonia, scarlet fever, and polio, Wilma Rudolph achieved the seemingly impossible. She insisted that any celebrations and parades about her wins include people of all colours. I suspect she did not have happy memories of the long bus trips, but she enjoyed the mixed company in the sporting competitions.
Wilma Rudolph being cheered by fans
Wilma with her three gold medals
She went on to graduate from college and inspire the next generation of kids. I love this series and was delighted to see Wilma Rudolph celebrated. As with the other books, there are a few real photos and a short, more detailed biography at the end as well as recommendations for other sources of information.
Thanks again to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Childrens’ Books for the preview copy. I hope some readers will encourage their local schools and libraries to get these.
“She had contracted an illness called polio, and doctors said she would never walk again without a leg brace.”
Wilma Rudolph was the tiny 20th of 22 children when she was born prematurely. She suffered many illnesses and then contracted polio when she was four.
Poor little Wilma in a leg brace with her mother and the doctor
The doctors may have said she would never walk normally again, but they hadn’t counted on her mother, her brothers and sisters, and her own strong will.
“Twice a week, Wilma and her mom would go to the hospital. They had to sit tight at the back of the bus for two long hours, while white passengers sat comfortably at the front. But they never missed an appointment.”
Wilma and her mother at the back of the bus
[Personal note: This book doesn’t mention Australian nurse Sister Kenny who founded what we now call physical therapy or physiotherapy, which involved moving and massaging the legs while the patient was restricted to bed rest. I mention this because my very active cousin benefited from this treatment, too.]
Now Wilma has the benefit of all those siblings. They took turns massaging her leg for FIVE years! That’s some kind of special dedication.
Some of the kids rubbing Wilma’s leg
When she was nine, the crutches were gone.
Wilma running away from her crutches
By the time she was in high school, she was allowed to join the girls’ basketball team, and they won the state championship.
Wilma and the winning basketball team
She was beating everyone at running, and she was picked for the US Olympic team to compete in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956. She was the youngest member of the team.
Wilma winning an Olympic Bronze medal in the 400m relay
By the time the next Olympics came around in 1960 in Rome, she did even better.
Wilma, the first woman to win three gold Olympic medals
For a sick, premature baby, struck down with pneumonia, scarlet fever, and polio, Wilma Rudolph achieved the seemingly impossible. She insisted that any celebrations and parades about her wins include people of all colours. I suspect she did not have happy memories of the long bus trips, but she enjoyed the mixed company in the sporting competitions.
Wilma Rudolph being cheered by fans
Wilma with her three gold medals
She went on to graduate from college and inspire the next generation of kids. I love this series and was delighted to see Wilma Rudolph celebrated. As with the other books, there are a few real photos and a short, more detailed biography at the end as well as recommendations for other sources of information.
Thanks again to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Childrens’ Books for the preview copy. I hope some readers will encourage their local schools and libraries to get these.
April 20, 2020
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, its a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but thats to be expected and its totally understandable.
This book here is about Wilma Rudolph, a girl who proved her strength and achieved so much. She contracted polio when she was just a child and she had to wear a leg brace, but thanks to the help and care of her loving and big family she was able to pull through and not only she started walking again, but she started training in sprinting. This all led to her winning three gold medals at the Olympics!
She's the perfect example of what good will, inner strength and a loving family are able to achieve and I'm sure that she could be someone children can look up to.
This series is always a joy to read, its a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but thats to be expected and its totally understandable.
This book here is about Wilma Rudolph, a girl who proved her strength and achieved so much. She contracted polio when she was just a child and she had to wear a leg brace, but thanks to the help and care of her loving and big family she was able to pull through and not only she started walking again, but she started training in sprinting. This all led to her winning three gold medals at the Olympics!
She's the perfect example of what good will, inner strength and a loving family are able to achieve and I'm sure that she could be someone children can look up to.
June 16, 2020
The Little People, Big Dreams series is my guilty pleasure. Not only is it super adorable but it's also incredibly educational! A lot of the people featured in these books I have seen or heard about before, but never read up on their history.
Wilma Rudolph is a famous athlete who contracted polio as a child. She had many siblings growing up, and also just has one of the most incredible stories you'll ever hear. Perseverance is incredible!
I liked the illustrations in this book better than a couple of the others in this series. They are cute and cartoon-y.
Whether you are an adult or child, these books can be enjoyable! They are the perfect, little non-fiction read to spice up story time or bedtime reading! I highly recommend grabbing these books.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Wilma Rudolph is a famous athlete who contracted polio as a child. She had many siblings growing up, and also just has one of the most incredible stories you'll ever hear. Perseverance is incredible!
I liked the illustrations in this book better than a couple of the others in this series. They are cute and cartoon-y.
Whether you are an adult or child, these books can be enjoyable! They are the perfect, little non-fiction read to spice up story time or bedtime reading! I highly recommend grabbing these books.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
May 3, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
This is a beautifully done book in the little people, big dreams series about Wilma Rudolph from birth to her years as an athlete. This book teaches children that even if they are poorly alot or have a physical difference as a child, hard work, persistence and love and care can help them still achieve their dreams.
This is a beautifully done book in the little people, big dreams series about Wilma Rudolph from birth to her years as an athlete. This book teaches children that even if they are poorly alot or have a physical difference as a child, hard work, persistence and love and care can help them still achieve their dreams.
May 27, 2020
This biography for kids is about Wilma Rudolph, an amazing athlete who had polio as a child. She overcame physical obstacles and prejudice to become an Olympic gold medalist.
The Little People, Big Dreams series is a great series for young children to learn about the great people who came before them. If you have children or grandchildren who want to learn about the past, you will like this series.
I received a free copy of this book from Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the authors via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.
The Little People, Big Dreams series is a great series for young children to learn about the great people who came before them. If you have children or grandchildren who want to learn about the past, you will like this series.
I received a free copy of this book from Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the authors via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.
April 22, 2020
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 thats because theyre books for children, so its totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This here tells the story of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Her strength and determination are really important and good examples for everyone. She didn't let polio stop her and thanks to her caring family and her own strength, she achieved a lot.
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 thats because theyre books for children, so its totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This here tells the story of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Her strength and determination are really important and good examples for everyone. She didn't let polio stop her and thanks to her caring family and her own strength, she achieved a lot.
May 1, 2020
I love the Little People, Big Dreams series and this latest book about Wilma Rudolph is no exception. I have to admit I had never heard of her before. Wilma was an Olympic runner and one of 22 siblings. She contracted Polio as a child (like my own Dad) and struggled to walk. She overcame her health problems and went on to become a Gold medal Olympian during the 1960's. This book contains lovely illustrations and is an inspirational story for children. I received my digital copy from NetGalley and the publishers.
July 28, 2024
This is a fab little bio of Olympic sprinter Wilma Rudolph, with gorgeous illustrations and a fact-filled timeline with photos. Another great addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. A gem!
May 18, 2020
Wilma Rudolph won a gold medal in the Olympics. But she did more than that. She overcame polio as a child and dreamed of running faster than a gazelle. She also understood the importance of unity in a racial divide. Her story is inspiring for both young and adult readers.
A Special Thank You to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
A Special Thank You to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
April 21, 2020
This book tells, as it says on the tin, the story of Wilma Rudolph. Not for the first time, this book series introduces me to a famous person I never heard about before, which is in one part due to not living in the US, and in another part due to my disinterest in sports. So it seems my reading fills some important knowledge gaps, and as I stated before, this series - little people, big dreams - is a way to have fun while being educated.
The first pages give you a story about a child who wanted something and persisted. In this case, Wilma wanted to run like a gazelle, but had polio and had to wear a leg brace for years.
After the story, you find a timeline that gives straight facts, and suggestions for further reading.
I really like the diversity of the picks, not only in terms of ethnicity of the people picked, but also the field for which they're famous: Athletes like in this case, activists like Gandhi, artists like Astrid Lindgren, scientists like Einstein.
Will continue with this fun series!
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The first pages give you a story about a child who wanted something and persisted. In this case, Wilma wanted to run like a gazelle, but had polio and had to wear a leg brace for years.
After the story, you find a timeline that gives straight facts, and suggestions for further reading.
I really like the diversity of the picks, not only in terms of ethnicity of the people picked, but also the field for which they're famous: Athletes like in this case, activists like Gandhi, artists like Astrid Lindgren, scientists like Einstein.
Will continue with this fun series!
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 24, 2020
Wilma Rudolph was born into a large family in the southern US during segregation. She was diagnosed with polio and her family feared she would never walk again without leg braces. She overcame polio to become an Olympian and was the first woman to win three gold medals. She inspired girls everywhere to run.
This book describes Wilma Rudolph’s life in detail, but in easily understood language for children. The illustrations are well done.
As an educator, I would recommend this book to children to see that they can do big things. Everyone can make a difference. People can and do overcome limitations early in life.
Thank you to the Quarto Group and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book describes Wilma Rudolph’s life in detail, but in easily understood language for children. The illustrations are well done.
As an educator, I would recommend this book to children to see that they can do big things. Everyone can make a difference. People can and do overcome limitations early in life.
Thank you to the Quarto Group and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 22, 2020
Do you need some inspiration that anything is possible? Then this is the book to read with your kiddo! Wilma Rudolph overcame her circumstances because she set her mind to what she wanted to achieve and did not give up, along with the support of her family. Additionally, she was an advocate for equality for equal treatment of all people, regardless of race. Her story also exemplifies that women are capable of achieving greatness in sports that were thought to be for males only. Overall, reading this book it’s hard not to feel that you can take on anything I order to reach your dreams.
Received galley for unbiased review.
Received galley for unbiased review.
April 24, 2020
Thank you for Net Galley and the publisher for a copy of this book. This book introduced me to the 'Little People Big Dreams' series, and now I am obsessed. This book shares the story of Wilma Rudolph and describes her hard work despite numerous obstacles. Wilma's athletic prowess is illustrated as is her dedication to equity for all. The illustrated, children's text is accompanied by a more detailed bio at the end, to give a more complete picture of Wilma. I am so excited to read more books in this series with my toddler, and I am glad that our journey started with this book on Wilma Rudolph.
April 28, 2020
I love the little people, big dreams books. They are well written, tell a delightful true story in an age appropriate way and have beautiful illustrations.
The Wilma Rudolph book might just be my overall favorite. Her story is so incredibly inspiring and was told in such an exciting way. I love the real photographs in the back! I recommend this and all of the books in this series for anyone who reads to children!
The publisher made a copy of this book available on Netgalley. The thoughts and opinions here are my honest review.
The Wilma Rudolph book might just be my overall favorite. Her story is so incredibly inspiring and was told in such an exciting way. I love the real photographs in the back! I recommend this and all of the books in this series for anyone who reads to children!
The publisher made a copy of this book available on Netgalley. The thoughts and opinions here are my honest review.
April 27, 2020
This is such a great series of books. I love that this story is about an inspiring black woman. We need more representation in this world and this book really does take representation one step further. There are so many inspiring women in history, and Wilma Rudolph is one of them. The text is simple, it’s easy to understand, and the illustrations are bright and colourful. A fantastic book for all children to learn more about our beautifully diverse world.
April 26, 2020
I was given an ARC copy thanks to Netgalley for an honest review.
I continue to love reading this series of famous people and their biographies for children. Wilma Rudolph is such an inspiration to all young people and even older people. She had gotten polio at a young age, but she worked hard to get better and then when the braces came off she became a great athlete and even made to the Olympics.
I continue to love reading this series of famous people and their biographies for children. Wilma Rudolph is such an inspiration to all young people and even older people. She had gotten polio at a young age, but she worked hard to get better and then when the braces came off she became a great athlete and even made to the Olympics.
December 29, 2020
Wilma Rudolph's story has inspired me since I was a girl. I knew she was a polio survivor who became one of the best athletes on Earth. I didn't know that she insisted that her victory parade had to be racially integrated.
May 20, 2020
This brief and inspiring picture book biography shares the story of how Wilma Rudolph overcame early physical setbacks to become an amazing sprinter. I enjoyed reading this well-illustrated book, and appreciate the credit that it gives to her family for supporting her. Even though she overcame very difficult obstacles, her gigantic family's investment in fighting for her health and her ability to walk again after polio is essential to the story, and I appreciate how this book celebrates the impact of the people who loved her instead of making it sound like she went it alone.
This is a great introduction to Wilma Rudolph's life and pioneering career, and the author's note includes additional details and photos from her life. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in this sports figure in particular, and to people who enjoy meaningful stories about people who have overcome significant obstacles.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great introduction to Wilma Rudolph's life and pioneering career, and the author's note includes additional details and photos from her life. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in this sports figure in particular, and to people who enjoy meaningful stories about people who have overcome significant obstacles.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 26, 2020
I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Quatro Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion.
I really liked this book about Wilma Rudolph. I admit I had no idea who she was before this book, so I enjoyed learning about her achievements and the adversities she overcame to achieve them.
I really liked this book about Wilma Rudolph. I admit I had no idea who she was before this book, so I enjoyed learning about her achievements and the adversities she overcame to achieve them.
May 17, 2020
Wilma Rudolph is someone I had never heard of but with the Little People, Big Dreams books always being so inspiring I was intrigued to find out more about her. The story shows Wilma's life as she spends childhood with a leg brace to an adult when she defies everything and becomes an Olympic sprinter.
I think this is one of my favourite books of the series as she shows how you shouldn't let anyone or anything stop you from achieving your dreams. Even through a difficult childhood she still showed strength and determination to try and achieve her goal. I liked how we got to see just how supportive her family were as I think this shows how important they are and how much the family cares.
The illustrations are lovely and show how her life changed beautifully with the cartoon style images. The timeline at the end of the book is great to see how life was for Wilma and learn a bit more. This is a brilliant and inspiring read to show children that they should never give up whatever challenges they have to overcome.
I think this is one of my favourite books of the series as she shows how you shouldn't let anyone or anything stop you from achieving your dreams. Even through a difficult childhood she still showed strength and determination to try and achieve her goal. I liked how we got to see just how supportive her family were as I think this shows how important they are and how much the family cares.
The illustrations are lovely and show how her life changed beautifully with the cartoon style images. The timeline at the end of the book is great to see how life was for Wilma and learn a bit more. This is a brilliant and inspiring read to show children that they should never give up whatever challenges they have to overcome.
May 17, 2020
I love these books. This one in particular provides inspiration for anyone who’s had set backs in their life and teaches us with motivation you can achieve what you wish.
May 13, 2020
The Little, People Big Dreams series happens to be one of my favorite biography sources for elementary school children. The diversity of the books, the clear text, and engaging illustrations make these a good springboard for non-fiction reading.
Wilma Rudolph was an amazing woman who overcame a lot of health issues to run successfully at the Olympics. Despite racism and her "being a girl" she became an inspiration to many.
Wilma Rudolph was an amazing woman who overcame a lot of health issues to run successfully at the Olympics. Despite racism and her "being a girl" she became an inspiration to many.
May 10, 2020
This was an amazing book! So inspiring! This is about Wilma who overcame polio and later went on to win Olympics. She is such an inspiration.
The illustrations was great too.
The illustrations was great too.
April 25, 2020
This title is a board book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. As is always true of Ms. Sanchez Vegara's books, this title is beautifully illustrated and inspiring as it tells the story of athlete Wilma Rudolph. Young children will learn the amazing story of this girl with 19 siblings who went on to achieve great athletic feats, despite having been diagnosed with polio at the age of four.
In telling Wilma's story, the author honestly and sensitively addresses the racism of Ms. Rudolph's era. In acknowledging this the author opens the way for a good discussion with a child.
Get these books for a child you know; they will learn that life is full of amazing opportunities and will, hopefully, see that they can set their sights high. They will see too that obstacles can be overcome.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
In telling Wilma's story, the author honestly and sensitively addresses the racism of Ms. Rudolph's era. In acknowledging this the author opens the way for a good discussion with a child.
Get these books for a child you know; they will learn that life is full of amazing opportunities and will, hopefully, see that they can set their sights high. They will see too that obstacles can be overcome.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
April 30, 2020
Review to be added to Amazon on 16th June 2020 - publication day!
This is another great book to add to the Little People, Big Dreams collection!
I love this series as they are perfect introductions to young people about some of the most famous and influential people from our past and present and are also a reminder about how these people have also changed our history.
5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and can't wait for my daughter to get involved in the series and for me this book is a much for any children's library
This is another great book to add to the Little People, Big Dreams collection!
I love this series as they are perfect introductions to young people about some of the most famous and influential people from our past and present and are also a reminder about how these people have also changed our history.
5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and can't wait for my daughter to get involved in the series and for me this book is a much for any children's library
May 18, 2023
L’histoire de Wilma Rudolph est inspirante !
Dès son jeune âge, les médecins lui annonce qu’elle devra porter un appareil orthopédique toute sa vie afin de pouvoir marcher. Mais grâce à sa force intérieure, sa détermination et l’amour de sa famille, Wilma déjoue miraculeusement les pronostics et elle commence à marcher par elle-même. En grandissant, elle se passionne pour les sports. Elle excelle dans la course. Elle court si vite qu’elle devient la première femme à remporter trois médailles d’or. ✨
J’ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à lire ce livre avec ma fille. Je ne connaissais pas Wilma Rudolph. C’est un très bel ajout à notre collection.
Si tu ne connais pas la collection De petit.e à grand.e, je te suggère d’y jeter un oeil. C’est une fantastique collection qui permet aux jeunes de découvrir des personnes qui ont changer le cours de l’histoire grâce à leurs inventions, leur vision et/ou leur talent.
Des livres à lire et relire. ✨
Dès son jeune âge, les médecins lui annonce qu’elle devra porter un appareil orthopédique toute sa vie afin de pouvoir marcher. Mais grâce à sa force intérieure, sa détermination et l’amour de sa famille, Wilma déjoue miraculeusement les pronostics et elle commence à marcher par elle-même. En grandissant, elle se passionne pour les sports. Elle excelle dans la course. Elle court si vite qu’elle devient la première femme à remporter trois médailles d’or. ✨
J’ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à lire ce livre avec ma fille. Je ne connaissais pas Wilma Rudolph. C’est un très bel ajout à notre collection.
Si tu ne connais pas la collection De petit.e à grand.e, je te suggère d’y jeter un oeil. C’est une fantastique collection qui permet aux jeunes de découvrir des personnes qui ont changer le cours de l’histoire grâce à leurs inventions, leur vision et/ou leur talent.
Des livres à lire et relire. ✨
May 2, 2020
This series keeps adding wonderful titles. This is a really important title and shows the importance of self belief in the face of adversity. As always this is a beautifully illustrated creation. Loved this!
April 26, 2020
Having just read about Jessie Owens in this series, it was a natural progression to next learn about the insprational life of Wilma Rudolph.
Like Owens she faced the reality in her daily life of segregation which is captured in the book.
Also she contracted polio when a child, forcing her to wear a leg brace.
Despite the obstacles and hardship, Wilma wanted to run like a gazelle and would take up sprinting.
Through her sheer determination and hard work she would win three gold medals at the Olympics.
A truly inspirational story that gives children an example, showing that dreams can be achieved.
With its quirky, colourful illustrations and timeline at the end, the reader will not only be entertained but be educated at the same time.
Like Owens she faced the reality in her daily life of segregation which is captured in the book.
Also she contracted polio when a child, forcing her to wear a leg brace.
Despite the obstacles and hardship, Wilma wanted to run like a gazelle and would take up sprinting.
Through her sheer determination and hard work she would win three gold medals at the Olympics.
A truly inspirational story that gives children an example, showing that dreams can be achieved.
With its quirky, colourful illustrations and timeline at the end, the reader will not only be entertained but be educated at the same time.
January 2, 2021
Wilma Rudolph has been one of my personal heroes since I was a girl of ten, so one can imagine my excitement at seeing her face being added to the lineup of a popular and well-loved series, Little People, BIG DREAMS. Though it is hard to tell her story briefly, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara captures the important moments in Wilma's life that prove her tenacity. The book explains her struggles with childhood illness and segregation and paints a beautiful picture of the unconditional love of family. Wilma was an overcomer! I need two copies: one for my house and one for my classroom!
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