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Little People, BIG DREAMS
Yoko Ono (Volume 71)
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Yoko Ono, the artist.
When Yoko was little, she had everything she could dream of in Japan, except time with her busy parents. She used to write wishes and tie them to the branches of the trees in the local temple to be less alone. When war broke out, Yoko was often hungry and had to use her imagination to transport her. After the war, she made her way to New York to meet free spirits and study art. She worked as artist, and hosted gatherings with her trailblazing friends, and then one day, John Lennon came to see her work. And together, they imagined a better world. This inspiring 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 climate artist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling 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 hardback 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!
When Yoko was little, she had everything she could dream of in Japan, except time with her busy parents. She used to write wishes and tie them to the branches of the trees in the local temple to be less alone. When war broke out, Yoko was often hungry and had to use her imagination to transport her. After the war, she made her way to New York to meet free spirits and study art. She worked as artist, and hosted gatherings with her trailblazing friends, and then one day, John Lennon came to see her work. And together, they imagined a better world. This inspiring 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 climate artist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling 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 hardback 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!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
203 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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November 20, 2021
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Yoko Ono is one of the latest additions yo the Little People Big Dreams series and I have found my favourite so far in this series.
I didn't know a great deal about Yoko Ono and I found this a fascinating and inspirational read. This book will inspire and encourage children to reach for all they hope and dream for and not let anything stand in their way.
I loved the illustrations and even though these biographies are short and sweet they capture essential, positive information to inspire the young of today!
Yoko Ono is one of the latest additions yo the Little People Big Dreams series and I have found my favourite so far in this series.
I didn't know a great deal about Yoko Ono and I found this a fascinating and inspirational read. This book will inspire and encourage children to reach for all they hope and dream for and not let anything stand in their way.
I loved the illustrations and even though these biographies are short and sweet they capture essential, positive information to inspire the young of today!
October 4, 2021
Yoko Ono was a terrific person to pick for the little People, Big Dreams Series. Like most people I knew about Yoko mainly through the debate if she caused the break-up of the Beatles. She was blamed for changing John Lennon and causing problems that made the group break up. So, she was vilified for this and her art was never taken seriously. She only wanted to be herself her whole life.
I did not realize Yoko had such a difficult childhood. She grew up very isolated and her parents just did not have enough time to spend with her. She already felt different. Then the war breaks out between the United States and Japan. Yoko must move to the countryside. For the first time being able to get enough food becomes a real concern. This must have had a drastic effect on Yoko, who was already struggling in Japan. Luckily, she had her art and that had always saved her from despair.
She decides to leave and go to New York City to meet other artists like herself. She loves practicing art and doing performance. At this time she meets John Lennon. They fall in love. Both believe the answer is to spread the word of peace to the world. Sadly, John Lennon is killed, so she is left alone again. She builds an Imagine Peace Tower and buries a wish. Now over one million people have sent their wishes, too.
By being herself, she has always continued to believe in causes that promote peace. So, knows that a dream dreamt together makes that dream a reality.
That is a beautiful message for young children to hear. Be yourself even if it makes you seem different. You have something important to say. Different people have different ideas and that is a wonderful thing. It can and does change the world.
Thank you NetGalley, Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Books for an ARC of this fantastic book. The series is incredible.
I did not realize Yoko had such a difficult childhood. She grew up very isolated and her parents just did not have enough time to spend with her. She already felt different. Then the war breaks out between the United States and Japan. Yoko must move to the countryside. For the first time being able to get enough food becomes a real concern. This must have had a drastic effect on Yoko, who was already struggling in Japan. Luckily, she had her art and that had always saved her from despair.
She decides to leave and go to New York City to meet other artists like herself. She loves practicing art and doing performance. At this time she meets John Lennon. They fall in love. Both believe the answer is to spread the word of peace to the world. Sadly, John Lennon is killed, so she is left alone again. She builds an Imagine Peace Tower and buries a wish. Now over one million people have sent their wishes, too.
By being herself, she has always continued to believe in causes that promote peace. So, knows that a dream dreamt together makes that dream a reality.
That is a beautiful message for young children to hear. Be yourself even if it makes you seem different. You have something important to say. Different people have different ideas and that is a wonderful thing. It can and does change the world.
Thank you NetGalley, Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Books for an ARC of this fantastic book. The series is incredible.
December 24, 2021
This is a nice little book that tells you about the important points of Yoko Ono’s life. If you’re a Beatles fan like me, you may think you know Yoko pretty well, but after reading this book, I realized I didn’t know much about her -especially about her life pre-Lennon. I really liked the illustrations, but I wished that the book was longer and more detailed. Yet, it’s good at laying down the basics enough for you to get interested in her life, and maybe go find another big book to read about her more.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 2, 2021
Yoko Ono has been vilified on a similar level to Mary Magdalene. One supposedly tempted Christ, the other purportedly brought down The Beatles, via her relationship with John Lennon. Despite living the vast majority of her life in the public eye, little is truly known about Yoko. I'm delighted to see Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara has produced a title in the Little People, Big Dreams series to honour her extraordinary life. Perhaps a new generation of wee people will grow up admiring and respecting this woman, as she deserves. Maria's words are beautifully brought to life by Momoko Abe's gorgeous illustrations. A lovely read!
October 18, 2022
Author: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Illustrator: Momoko Abe
Age Recommendation: Early Primary
Topic/ Theme: Individuality, Biographic
Setting: Japan, America
Series: Little People, Big Dreams
I really like Yoko Ono's story, she has lived an interesting life. This is a woman who walks to the beat of her own drum and doesn't seem to really care that much about what other people think of her and her life. Knowing now that she came from Japan to America post-WWII that kind of makes sense. America would be freedom, then we add her natural inclination to peace, and artistic skills and it would be a heady combination for her. Here we see a wonderful creative soul and an entirely different side of a woman so often demonised by the media and wider public for something she really had no control over... love and the actions of another. Honestly, I'm here for it and I recommend it to everyone not just younglings.
Yoko Ono is something of an interesting choice for an LPBD book, she has the misfortune to be near inextricably linked to a man. That link has made her a controversial figure in some circles. But I really like it. It feels like a good way to stop the prejudice against someone before it starts. While the next generation likely won't have to contend with the end of The Beatles and Yoko Ono that dislike of Yoko Ono is still prevalent.
I like the cover choice first of all. That is a bonsai tree. Some key aesthetic principles for a bonsai are no trace of the artist, asymmetry, proportion among elements and poignancy. Somehow these feel like they suit Yoko Ono the more I look at them the more I think they suit her, they are individual and different. Despite them never being mentioned in the text or shown in Abe's other illustrations I do like it as a cover choice. I really like the illustrations for this whole book. Abe was intelligent in design they are eccentric reflecting the changeable moods of the subject. I particularly like the choice for Imagine.
Source: Yoko Ono – Imagine by Momoko Abe
March 16, 2025
Like all books in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this volume explores how childhood experiences and aspirations shape a person’s future—not just in terms of fame, but in the life they build. Yoko Ono’s story is particularly fascinating. Born into wealth and privilege, she was protected but largely ignored by her parents, who paid others to watch over her rather than engaging with her themselves. This loneliness fueled her retreat into imagination and ultimately drove her to break free, moving to New York City to immerse herself in the artist community. There, she met John Lennon, drawn together by their shared embrace of the word YES.
The illustrations in this volume are exceptional—an evocative blend of mid-century shapes, Asian influences, and soft gouache tones that perfectly complement Yoko’s artistic spirit. A standout entry in the series.
The illustrations in this volume are exceptional—an evocative blend of mid-century shapes, Asian influences, and soft gouache tones that perfectly complement Yoko’s artistic spirit. A standout entry in the series.
January 4, 2025
I love the books in the Little People, Big Dreams series and this was another enjoyable, child friendly biography. Yoko Ono has been a controversial person and I didn't know much about her before she met and married John Lennon. This was a good introduction to her life, including her relationship with her parents, her lonely early life, her escape from Tokyo in 1945 and her return later. I did not know about her accomplishments or that she was a huge part of the artistic community in New York. Being an introduction to her life and her dreams that she pursued geared to children, this book is told in a positive way, not including the negativity. The illustrations by Momoko Abe are perfect for this book. They are just a bit quirky, large, vivid and detailed adding much to the book. I always enjoy the timeline with photographs and suggestions for further reading, so those who want to know more can find books to read that are also child friendly. As always, the message for young children to be yourself even if it makes you seem different. Different people have different ideas and that is a wonderful thing. Follow your dreams, It can change the world. A great addition to the series that I recommend public and school libraries stock.
November 28, 2021
Not the Best of the Bunch
I have read several books in this series (Little People, Big Dreams) that looks at celebrities from their youngest ages to when they've accomplished what we know them for. In general, I've enjoyed these books. Unfortunately, I wasn't as wild about this one for a reason that may not seem like enough. While I was interested in learning more about cultural icon and activist Yoko Ono, I didn't like the way the illustrator portrayed her throughout the book. Yoko Ono was born in Japan, having a decidedly Japanese look. The illustrations rarely showed her nationality/ethnicity. On most pages, she looks like a dark-haired European, not a Japanese woman at all. While I’ve put in over five decades on this planet and knew much of Yoko's story from when her husband died until now, the book shares details, especially about her younger life, that I didn't know. If you can get beyond the poor illustrations, you or your child might find this a little glimpse of her life fascinating.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
I have read several books in this series (Little People, Big Dreams) that looks at celebrities from their youngest ages to when they've accomplished what we know them for. In general, I've enjoyed these books. Unfortunately, I wasn't as wild about this one for a reason that may not seem like enough. While I was interested in learning more about cultural icon and activist Yoko Ono, I didn't like the way the illustrator portrayed her throughout the book. Yoko Ono was born in Japan, having a decidedly Japanese look. The illustrations rarely showed her nationality/ethnicity. On most pages, she looks like a dark-haired European, not a Japanese woman at all. While I’ve put in over five decades on this planet and knew much of Yoko's story from when her husband died until now, the book shares details, especially about her younger life, that I didn't know. If you can get beyond the poor illustrations, you or your child might find this a little glimpse of her life fascinating.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
October 13, 2021
My thanks to Quarto Group - Francis Lincoln Children’s Books for a temporary digital edition via NetGalley of ‘Yoko Ono’, written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Momoko Abe in exchange for an honest review.
This is No 71 in the publishers highly acclaimed ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS’ series of mini-biographies that seek to introduce young readers, aged 4-7, to the lives and works of people who have excelled in various fields.
I have long admired Yoko Ono and so was delighted to learn that she was the latest subject in the series. I found this a wonderful introduction to her life and work and was especially impressed with Momoko Abe’s delicate illustrations that perfectly depicted key scenes from Yoko’s life.
For a long time I had only been aware of Yoko Ono in relation to John Lennon though then when studying art history I learnt of her contributions as an artist and member of the avant-garde art movement, Fluxus. Reading this little book has now provided details of her childhood and youth. What an inspirational life!
As usual, following the main text there is a timeline with photographs and suggestions for further reading, again appropriate for young readers.
I have found this an excellent series and one that I have been enthusiastically recommending to friends with children and grandchildren. It is also certain to be of interest to educators and both school and public librarians.
I have since bought its beautifully presented hardback edition.
This is No 71 in the publishers highly acclaimed ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS’ series of mini-biographies that seek to introduce young readers, aged 4-7, to the lives and works of people who have excelled in various fields.
I have long admired Yoko Ono and so was delighted to learn that she was the latest subject in the series. I found this a wonderful introduction to her life and work and was especially impressed with Momoko Abe’s delicate illustrations that perfectly depicted key scenes from Yoko’s life.
For a long time I had only been aware of Yoko Ono in relation to John Lennon though then when studying art history I learnt of her contributions as an artist and member of the avant-garde art movement, Fluxus. Reading this little book has now provided details of her childhood and youth. What an inspirational life!
As usual, following the main text there is a timeline with photographs and suggestions for further reading, again appropriate for young readers.
I have found this an excellent series and one that I have been enthusiastically recommending to friends with children and grandchildren. It is also certain to be of interest to educators and both school and public librarians.
I have since bought its beautifully presented hardback edition.
September 23, 2021
Every child needs to hear these words of encouragement from Yoko Ono: “You can change the world by being yourself!”
Yoko was the eldest of three children born to busy, wealthy, professional parents in Tokyo, Japan. Despite having all kinds of opportunities, Yoko lacked what she needed most….her parent’s attention. Fuelled by her isolation and wartime hardships, Yoko was driven from a young age to do something that mattered to the world. Her passion for words and music caught John Lennon’s attention and together they wrote the famous song, ‘Imagine.’
I was amazed learning about the Imagine Peace Tower and the thousands of wishes underneath it, humoured when I read about her room of split in half objects, saddened at her loneliness and joyful at the message she continues to spread about changing the world. I can imagine that this story will have the same effect on children.
The vivid and detailed illustrations will allow children’s eyes to wander. The simple yet varied sentences will impart engaging information, and the timeline and photos will give older children a starting point for further research.
This is a fantastic addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Publishes November 9, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Yoko was the eldest of three children born to busy, wealthy, professional parents in Tokyo, Japan. Despite having all kinds of opportunities, Yoko lacked what she needed most….her parent’s attention. Fuelled by her isolation and wartime hardships, Yoko was driven from a young age to do something that mattered to the world. Her passion for words and music caught John Lennon’s attention and together they wrote the famous song, ‘Imagine.’
I was amazed learning about the Imagine Peace Tower and the thousands of wishes underneath it, humoured when I read about her room of split in half objects, saddened at her loneliness and joyful at the message she continues to spread about changing the world. I can imagine that this story will have the same effect on children.
The vivid and detailed illustrations will allow children’s eyes to wander. The simple yet varied sentences will impart engaging information, and the timeline and photos will give older children a starting point for further research.
This is a fantastic addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Publishes November 9, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
March 20, 2023
Considering I did not grow up listening to the Beatles (despite their connections to India), I only know little about any of the Beatles or Yoko Ono, by extension. But I admit to being curious and fascinated, and trying to read about them whenever I could. This book is well-written (just like all others in the series) and shows Yoko for who she is, herself. I loved that aspect about it and certainly learned a lot I had not known before. I am even more eager to go visit the Imagine Peace Tower after having read the book.
Cool fact: Yoko wrote instruction pieces to help others be creative, and left them everywhere so people could be inspired, and simply smile. One such instruction, titled Painting to See the Skies (1961), instructs us to: “Drill two holes into a canvas. Hang it where you can see the skies.”
Disclaimer: I received a digital ARC from Edelweiss, and these are my honest opinions.
Also reviewed here on my blog
Cool fact: Yoko wrote instruction pieces to help others be creative, and left them everywhere so people could be inspired, and simply smile. One such instruction, titled Painting to See the Skies (1961), instructs us to: “Drill two holes into a canvas. Hang it where you can see the skies.”
Disclaimer: I received a digital ARC from Edelweiss, and these are my honest opinions.
Also reviewed here on my blog
September 18, 2021
Well, this certainly was my first biography of Ono, even if it was only a couple of hundred words long. Born of the generation already seeing the Beatles as irrelevant to my future, I never once really fell under the spell of their music, and therefore have no opinion on what she did 'to' Lennon and his ideas while together with him. I certainly didn't know anything about her childhood as we see it here, nor how her art apparently provides optimism, inspiration and the togetherness the young Ono lacked. It's fair to say this didn't convince me once to change my opinion that her output was quite divisively dodgy, but the young reader being shown a global success from adversity will have to make their own minds up at a later date. The story here with its portrayal of her way to success is a darned sight more inspiring than that dirge they called "Imagine", mind. Very good illustrations, too – just to prove the up-and-down qualities of this humongous series.
October 25, 2022
#Yoko Ono
... entweder man liebt sie oder man hasst sie - angelich sind die Beatles wegen ihr "zerbrochen", auf jeden Fall eine sehr kontroverse Persönlichkeit.
Ich liebe diese Reihe der Bücher - für Kinder und auch Erwachsene immer gut geeignet, um einige interessante Grundlagen bestimmter Persönlichkeiten kennenzulernen.,
Jedes Buch ist liebevoll gezeichnet und auch zusätzlich gut für Neulinge in Sachen Englisch sehr geeignet - leicht verständlich, was man nicht versteht kann man relativ schnell nachschlagen.
Bücher dieser Reihe habe ich selber schon verschenkt und diese kamen immer gut an! (Printbücher sind sehr gute Qualität und ich war erstaunt wie groß diese sind - Preise sind moderat)
Note: 1 mit vielen Plusszeichen davor
#netgalley #arc
(Es gibt sehr viele Bücher dieser Reishe, deshlab habe ich in diesem Falle eine einheitliche Rezi gewählt - was aber nichts damit zu tun hat, das mir dieses Buch nicht gefällt)
... entweder man liebt sie oder man hasst sie - angelich sind die Beatles wegen ihr "zerbrochen", auf jeden Fall eine sehr kontroverse Persönlichkeit.
Ich liebe diese Reihe der Bücher - für Kinder und auch Erwachsene immer gut geeignet, um einige interessante Grundlagen bestimmter Persönlichkeiten kennenzulernen.,
Jedes Buch ist liebevoll gezeichnet und auch zusätzlich gut für Neulinge in Sachen Englisch sehr geeignet - leicht verständlich, was man nicht versteht kann man relativ schnell nachschlagen.
Bücher dieser Reihe habe ich selber schon verschenkt und diese kamen immer gut an! (Printbücher sind sehr gute Qualität und ich war erstaunt wie groß diese sind - Preise sind moderat)
Note: 1 mit vielen Plusszeichen davor
#netgalley #arc
(Es gibt sehr viele Bücher dieser Reishe, deshlab habe ich in diesem Falle eine einheitliche Rezi gewählt - was aber nichts damit zu tun hat, das mir dieses Buch nicht gefällt)
December 4, 2021
5 stars.
I like a few Beatles songs, but I'm not a real superfan by any means. Consequently, I barely know anything about the band, never mind their partners, so I was really interested by this short biography. I knew the barest minimum about Yoko Ono. Even though this is aimed at younger readers and as such, clearly not a full, detailed biography, it was fascinating to learn about her childhood in Japan, her art, and accomplishments. The colorful, graphic illustrations by Momoko Abe are the perfect compliment and will definitely catch the reader's eye and keep attention. This is an great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series!
I am so grateful to Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Yoko Ono.
I like a few Beatles songs, but I'm not a real superfan by any means. Consequently, I barely know anything about the band, never mind their partners, so I was really interested by this short biography. I knew the barest minimum about Yoko Ono. Even though this is aimed at younger readers and as such, clearly not a full, detailed biography, it was fascinating to learn about her childhood in Japan, her art, and accomplishments. The colorful, graphic illustrations by Momoko Abe are the perfect compliment and will definitely catch the reader's eye and keep attention. This is an great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series!
I am so grateful to Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Yoko Ono.
December 12, 2021
'Yoko Ono' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Momoko Abe is an ebook in a series of biographies for young readers.
Yoko Ono grew up in Japan and seemed to have everything she needed, but wanted time with her busy parents. After the war, she moved to New York, met fellow free spirits, created unusual art projects and fell in love with a famous musician.
This is another good entry in this series. The art by Momoko Abe is also quite nice. I like how the focus stayed on Yoko Ono for the story.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Yoko Ono grew up in Japan and seemed to have everything she needed, but wanted time with her busy parents. After the war, she moved to New York, met fellow free spirits, created unusual art projects and fell in love with a famous musician.
This is another good entry in this series. The art by Momoko Abe is also quite nice. I like how the focus stayed on Yoko Ono for the story.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
September 19, 2021
As a child of the 60s, the only thing I knew about Yoko Ono was that she had broken up the Beatles.
But most children, of this generation, don't have that as a background, so they will go into this brief story of Yoko Ono with an open mind, and read the very touching story, herein.
This follows her from her life in Japan, and explains why she did what she did, such as come to New York, and how she marched to the beat of her own drum, so to speak.
It touches lightly on her relationship with John Lennon, as well as her work on her own art.
A good introduction to an often understood performance artist.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
But most children, of this generation, don't have that as a background, so they will go into this brief story of Yoko Ono with an open mind, and read the very touching story, herein.
This follows her from her life in Japan, and explains why she did what she did, such as come to New York, and how she marched to the beat of her own drum, so to speak.
It touches lightly on her relationship with John Lennon, as well as her work on her own art.
A good introduction to an often understood performance artist.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
September 21, 2021
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.
This little one is about Yoko Ono, an inspiring artist. It was nice to read about her and some of her projects. She truly is a person to look up to.
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.
This little one is about Yoko Ono, an inspiring artist. It was nice to read about her and some of her projects. She truly is a person to look up to.
October 3, 2021
I was given an advance digital copy of this book in exchange for giving an honest review. This is not a 500 page deep dive to recall her entire life with before and after JohnLennon., It is rather a very succinct review of her life, a life well lived paving her own way through the journey on her own terms. It is very well illustrated to take the reader from one note to the next dispensed in the perfect amount of information for a young mind to absorb. I loved the book, myself, and the use of trees and their foliage to transport me. I found the book to be both delightful. As well as informative. Yes I would definitely recommend this book.
October 13, 2021
This new entry in a favorite series tells the story of Yoko Ono. Young readers will learn about her life in Japan, her move to New York and her connection to THAT musician. They will discover that her family life and circumstances were difficult and that Yoko felt that she needed to rely upon herself for many years. Children will read about Imagine and the way in which Yoko has honored John. They will also see the importance of living life according to one’s own vision. As always, the story is well told and illustrated with additional information at the end of the story.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this excellent entry in an excellent series. All opinions are my own.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this excellent entry in an excellent series. All opinions are my own.
January 31, 2022
I loved this book as I LOVE Yoko Ono. I love The Beatles band and Yoko Ono’s husband was apart of that band. It was pretty sad when Yoko didn’t get to spend time with her parents, so an older girl was assigned to play with her after her tutor lessons after school. I liked that she loved art, and no one could take it away from her. I love the song ‘Imagine’ that she sung with John. I loved that she made a structure called ‘The Imagine Peace tower’ in the middle of a frozen island in memory of John Lennox’s death. She also put a piece of paper underneath the structure that she wrote her wish on.
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November 3, 2022
Yoko Ono by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the fascinating life of a person most recognisable as the wife of John Lennon. But there's soooo much more to her life! Ono was an artist who grew up in Japan, then moved to the USA to study art.
I appreciate that the author handled certain parts of her life with gentleness and compassion. That's been the case with many of the people who've been covered in this series, and I think it's just wonderful.
At the end is a section with more detailed information on life, suitable for older readers. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great, and full of delightful art to engage younger audiences! Highly recommended!
I appreciate that the author handled certain parts of her life with gentleness and compassion. That's been the case with many of the people who've been covered in this series, and I think it's just wonderful.
At the end is a section with more detailed information on life, suitable for older readers. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great, and full of delightful art to engage younger audiences! Highly recommended!
October 10, 2021
I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Sanchez Vegara continues her Little People, Big Dreams series with a biography of Yoko Ono. Young readers see her find her passion from a young age. She was always interested in pursuing art and expression. This desire led her to leave Japan and come to New York City. There she was able to fully explore her passion and encourage others to do the same. The illustrations offer readers a look at her life as they read her story. Well done informative text for elementary level readers.
Sanchez Vegara continues her Little People, Big Dreams series with a biography of Yoko Ono. Young readers see her find her passion from a young age. She was always interested in pursuing art and expression. This desire led her to leave Japan and come to New York City. There she was able to fully explore her passion and encourage others to do the same. The illustrations offer readers a look at her life as they read her story. Well done informative text for elementary level readers.
September 23, 2021
I was born after the height of the Beatles and they were never my jam anyway, but growing up I only ever heard people say bad things about Yoko Ono. Thankfully, nowadays kids won't have that negative connotation towards her and can learn about her survival through war in Japan an achievements as an artist across many mediums. She's an interesting person for sure.
Thanks to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
Thanks to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
November 9, 2021
Coming from a wealthy family, Yoko Ono was an artist with her own mind. So even if her family consider her not in the norm, she was fine with it and continued her life as she liked.
One women behind one of the famous The Beatles' personnel that we tend to ignore, her life was also exciting. Thank you so much for brought her life into the lights of children nowadays. This is a great encouragement to those girls who longed to be themselves but are scared to do so.
One women behind one of the famous The Beatles' personnel that we tend to ignore, her life was also exciting. Thank you so much for brought her life into the lights of children nowadays. This is a great encouragement to those girls who longed to be themselves but are scared to do so.
March 4, 2022
I had initially wanted to read this one with my 5 year old but, as it turns out, it was a little over her head. That said, I enjoyed the story of Yoko Ono and the way it was presented. Just probably for a bit older audience than we had in our house, myself excluded. This series continues to be one I adore and look forward to sharing them with my kiddos.
Thanks to net galley for a chance at the e copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to net galley for a chance at the e copy in exchange for my honest review.
September 25, 2021
I've personally always been fascinated with Yoko Ono because of the way they seem to look at life. This little book, read in the hopes of being able to share it with my nieces, is a great introduction to who they are and how their life came about. The illustrations, as always, are so well done and paint a wonderful (adorable) picture. I'll definitely be adding this to my nieces' collection.
October 28, 2021
Yoko Ono is the latest addition to the Little People, Big Dream series written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This story focuses on Yoko's childhood in Japan and her arty lifestyle in USA, when she was young. She is a very unique person but I can't forgive her for "breaking up" The Beatles! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my digital copy.
December 28, 2021
After reading this I want to read her biography. A woman who was wrongfully accused of breaking up the Beatles ( when in actual fact the band had been infighting for months before John met her, she was his support after the band split and encouraged him to keep creating music). She has been through a lot. A part of history and still around doing art and encouraging others.
September 23, 2021
Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I thought the author does a good job of simplifying the life and accomplishments of Yoko. I did feel a times it seemed a bit disjointed in her early life as she sought to find her true calling. Even so it makes for a great addition for older children to learn about an aspiring artist.
I thought the author does a good job of simplifying the life and accomplishments of Yoko. I did feel a times it seemed a bit disjointed in her early life as she sought to find her true calling. Even so it makes for a great addition for older children to learn about an aspiring artist.
September 25, 2021
Beautifully illustrated and what a short concise and encouraging story of living your truth everyday, even when you lose friends and those you love the most. This is so necessary for everyone to read in life. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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