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Little People, Big Dreams: Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers
Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this keepsake treasury featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series.
Learn more about each of your favourite dreamers with new in-depth stories, facts and figures. Each story is rewritten to be appropriate for an older audience. Revisit best-loved figures from the series and some new ones, too, including Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart, David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Elton John, John Lennon, Malala Yousafzai, Mindy Kaling, and Prince.
Divided by profession, the treasury includes profiles of the world’s greatest artists, activists, writers, musicians, TV and film stars, scientists and sporting legends. A timeline, glossary, index and further reading provide even more to explore.
This keepsake treasury makes the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays, and more.
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!
Learn more about each of your favourite dreamers with new in-depth stories, facts and figures. Each story is rewritten to be appropriate for an older audience. Revisit best-loved figures from the series and some new ones, too, including Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart, David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Elton John, John Lennon, Malala Yousafzai, Mindy Kaling, and Prince.
Divided by profession, the treasury includes profiles of the world’s greatest artists, activists, writers, musicians, TV and film stars, scientists and sporting legends. A timeline, glossary, index and further reading provide even more to explore.
This keepsake treasury makes the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays, and more.
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!
224 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2021
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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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October 12, 2021
This truly is a treasure! Between the covers of this treasury are stories about 50 of history’s most amazing people. You will read about each life, complete with fears, struggles, triumphs, and dreams that made each one great. The selection includes writers, mathematicians, activists, leaders, scientists, doctors, educators, explorers, designers, painters, aviators, performers, athletes, broadcasters, naturalists, and humanitarians. It has been split into 5 eras in history (1790-1885, 1885 – 1920, 1920 – 1940, 1940 – 1947, 1947 – 2003), each focussing on 10 amazing people. Each of the 50 write-ups includes a colour illustration, a timeline with illustrations, and a summary of their accomplishments. The book includes a glossary, an index, and an activity for your little dreamer to write about his/herself.
My 8 ½-year-old niece loved this format! The colourful timelines with illustrations kept her absorbed for quite a while and the one-page summaries were the perfect length to pique her interest. It is organized so that readers can choose how long they want to be involved in the treasury; for those who have just a little time, there’s the opportunity to read about just one person and for those with more time, it’s possible to read the whole era of ten great lives.
I’m going to venture to say that this is the best children’s treasury I’ve ever read!
Publishes November 9, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
My 8 ½-year-old niece loved this format! The colourful timelines with illustrations kept her absorbed for quite a while and the one-page summaries were the perfect length to pique her interest. It is organized so that readers can choose how long they want to be involved in the treasury; for those who have just a little time, there’s the opportunity to read about just one person and for those with more time, it’s possible to read the whole era of ten great lives.
I’m going to venture to say that this is the best children’s treasury I’ve ever read!
Publishes November 9, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
November 21, 2021
Little People, Big Dreams: Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers is a children's picture anthology of mini-biographies written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by various artists. It is a collection of fifty tributes to several influential dreamers around the world.
For the most part, this treasury is written and constructed extremely well – it is far from perfect, but comes rather close. Arranged chronological from Mary Shelley in 1790 to Greta Thunberg in 2003, these fifty mini-biographies covers four pages: to the left is an updated text from their original books with the cover portrait centered on the right, which is followed by a two-page timeline of the person in question’s life, which could be found in each book's endnotes. Essentially, this treasury is a collection of fifty children books into one – just without the illustrations of the various artists.
Vegara had chosen fifty influential people throughout time that has helped or currently helping to shape the world. People chosen come from diverse fields from activists, writers, suffragists, scientists, explorers, doctors, civil rights leaders, conservationists, celebrities, and many more.
All in all, Little People, Big Dreams: Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers is a wonderful collection of inspirational dreamers, who have changed or currently changing the world.
For the most part, this treasury is written and constructed extremely well – it is far from perfect, but comes rather close. Arranged chronological from Mary Shelley in 1790 to Greta Thunberg in 2003, these fifty mini-biographies covers four pages: to the left is an updated text from their original books with the cover portrait centered on the right, which is followed by a two-page timeline of the person in question’s life, which could be found in each book's endnotes. Essentially, this treasury is a collection of fifty children books into one – just without the illustrations of the various artists.
Vegara had chosen fifty influential people throughout time that has helped or currently helping to shape the world. People chosen come from diverse fields from activists, writers, suffragists, scientists, explorers, doctors, civil rights leaders, conservationists, celebrities, and many more.
All in all, Little People, Big Dreams: Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers is a wonderful collection of inspirational dreamers, who have changed or currently changing the world.
October 21, 2021
5☆ A Superb Treasury of Inspirational People throughout History. A Must Read!
I am a big fan of this gorgeous series of children's books. If you haven't yet seen the books then I highly recommend you do.
This time round this amazing book is a Treasury full of influential people throughout history to present day, that has helped shape the world. Whether it be Activists, Writers, Womens Rights, Scientists, Explorers, Doctors, Civil Rights Leaders, Conservationists, Actors/Singers etc...
Each Person has their own short biography then a time line written with pictures and text.
I absolutely loved this idea as not only are you getting to read about each person, you are also seeing how they achieved incredible things throughout the years.
Spanning from 1790 - Present Day.
I have learnt so much already from this book. I have discovered people I hadn't ever heard of and learnt new things about people I was already familiar with.
The information is just the right length, I loved the added additions of pictures and illustrations for each person, and also the one memorable & inspirational quote from each person was a lovely touch.
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Treasury should be featured in all schools as I think this book has such a variety of inspirational individuals, that it's very empowering and educational, in a fun and engaging way.
As I said before if you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading these wonderful collections, then I highly recommend you start with this book!
It has something for everyone and is truly a beautiful book suitable for adults and children, and would make a lovely gift.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and Netgalley for my copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
I am a big fan of this gorgeous series of children's books. If you haven't yet seen the books then I highly recommend you do.
This time round this amazing book is a Treasury full of influential people throughout history to present day, that has helped shape the world. Whether it be Activists, Writers, Womens Rights, Scientists, Explorers, Doctors, Civil Rights Leaders, Conservationists, Actors/Singers etc...
Each Person has their own short biography then a time line written with pictures and text.
I absolutely loved this idea as not only are you getting to read about each person, you are also seeing how they achieved incredible things throughout the years.
Spanning from 1790 - Present Day.
I have learnt so much already from this book. I have discovered people I hadn't ever heard of and learnt new things about people I was already familiar with.
The information is just the right length, I loved the added additions of pictures and illustrations for each person, and also the one memorable & inspirational quote from each person was a lovely touch.
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Treasury should be featured in all schools as I think this book has such a variety of inspirational individuals, that it's very empowering and educational, in a fun and engaging way.
As I said before if you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading these wonderful collections, then I highly recommend you start with this book!
It has something for everyone and is truly a beautiful book suitable for adults and children, and would make a lovely gift.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and Netgalley for my copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
November 12, 2021
This is such an amazing book. I love that 50 Incredibly Talented People from 1790-2003 are highlighted. Each person is unique and often was considered different or odd growing up. Somehow, they found the ability to stand up for their passion in life and changed the world.
This shows how great it is to be a diverse group of people from all over the world. Different Ideas and Life Experiences are what make for great ideas and abilities. This makes for a beautiful world and new ways of thinking need to be celebrated.
Each person has a passion for something in life. I think this is the most essential element to make dreams become reality. So, this is wonderful for children, but I really enjoyed this an an adult, too. There were so many ground breaking leaders that I learned from. I discovered many new facts about the people featured.
The ending was terrific, with the 51st person being the reader. Some child will fill in their name and dream and of course that will turn into reality one day and bring something new that we can not even know about now. The is the wonder of our children, who will shape the future with new ideas and talent.
Fantastic Photographs bring the people to life. Just an exceptional book.
Thank you NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for a copy of this book.
This shows how great it is to be a diverse group of people from all over the world. Different Ideas and Life Experiences are what make for great ideas and abilities. This makes for a beautiful world and new ways of thinking need to be celebrated.
Each person has a passion for something in life. I think this is the most essential element to make dreams become reality. So, this is wonderful for children, but I really enjoyed this an an adult, too. There were so many ground breaking leaders that I learned from. I discovered many new facts about the people featured.
The ending was terrific, with the 51st person being the reader. Some child will fill in their name and dream and of course that will turn into reality one day and bring something new that we can not even know about now. The is the wonder of our children, who will shape the future with new ideas and talent.
Fantastic Photographs bring the people to life. Just an exceptional book.
Thank you NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for a copy of this book.
January 10, 2022
This book provides a short insight into the lives of 50 extraordinary women and men, starting with writer Mary Shelley (born 225 years ago) and ending with activist Greta Thunberg.
For each of the "brilliant dreamers" there is a short biographical essay, a portrait and a timeline with the most important events in their lives. Of course this includes only the most basic facts, but it is a very good starting point for children to get familiar with some very important people of the last centuries.
For each of the "brilliant dreamers" there is a short biographical essay, a portrait and a timeline with the most important events in their lives. Of course this includes only the most basic facts, but it is a very good starting point for children to get familiar with some very important people of the last centuries.
December 29, 2023
Really liked this book. I will probably re-read it with my 11 years old niece.
October 18, 2021
Celebrating a whopping fifty volumes of the Little People, Big Dreams series, comes this gallery of the greats as a special variant. Now, each and every volume before now has told its story twice – once with the simple text on the pictorial pages, and then again later on, more for the educator or the older reader. I think what we have here is a third draft – I can't recognise any of the contents as what's been produced before, meaning while all the people featured are returning characters, the writing is novel to this.
The format is suitably encyclopaedic, with dates and place of birth and death, and the person's story, all on page one, and their portrait and a quote on the next. Overleaf, a much more pictorial timeline is yet another way of educating us, and here things really shine. Having made the whole book into chronological order, we can see overlaps and progression throughout history, meaning this is not just a collection of biographies. Ada Lovelace (our second life here) is being born on the timeline of the first, because her errant father was Byron and under his watch said first person, Mary Shelley, thought up Frankenstein. But Ada herself has a guest on her timeline, from way in her future – Alan Turing. Thus lives from way back are shown to have an effect on more recent times, and we can see how people, to borrow the old saw, stand on the shoulders of giants.
That's always been the philosophy of this series, and in reducing the need for really naff artwork, and for bringing us the weave of history through these lives, this splendid spin on the whole previous fifty is much more than a reproduction or summary of the books so far. It's a really fine entity in itself.
The format is suitably encyclopaedic, with dates and place of birth and death, and the person's story, all on page one, and their portrait and a quote on the next. Overleaf, a much more pictorial timeline is yet another way of educating us, and here things really shine. Having made the whole book into chronological order, we can see overlaps and progression throughout history, meaning this is not just a collection of biographies. Ada Lovelace (our second life here) is being born on the timeline of the first, because her errant father was Byron and under his watch said first person, Mary Shelley, thought up Frankenstein. But Ada herself has a guest on her timeline, from way in her future – Alan Turing. Thus lives from way back are shown to have an effect on more recent times, and we can see how people, to borrow the old saw, stand on the shoulders of giants.
That's always been the philosophy of this series, and in reducing the need for really naff artwork, and for bringing us the weave of history through these lives, this splendid spin on the whole previous fifty is much more than a reproduction or summary of the books so far. It's a really fine entity in itself.
January 2, 2022
Celebrating a whopping fifty volumes of the Little People, Big Dreams series, comes this gallery of the greats as a special variant. Now, each and every volume before now has told its story twice – once with the simple text on the pictorial pages, and then again later on, more for the educator or the older reader. I think what we have here is a third draft – I can't recognise any of the contents as what's been produced before, meaning while all the people featured are returning characters, the writing is novel to this.
The format is suitably encyclopaedic, with dates and place of birth and death, and the person's story, all on page one, and their portrait and a quote on the next. Overleaf, a much more pictorial timeline is yet another way of educating us, and here things really shine. Having made the whole book into chronological order, we can see overlaps and progression throughout history, meaning this is not just a collection of biographies. Ada Lovelace (our second life here) is being born on the timeline of the first, because her errant father was Byron and under his watch said first person, Mary Shelley, thought up Frankenstein. But Ada herself has a guest on her timeline, from way in her future – Alan Turing. Thus lives from way back are shown to have an effect on more recent times, and we can see how people, to borrow the old saw, stand on the shoulders of giants.
That's always been the philosophy of this series, and in reducing the need for really naff artwork, and for bringing us the weave of history through these lives, this splendid spin on the whole previous fifty is much more than a reproduction or summary of the books so far. It's a really fine entity in itself.
October 22, 2021
My thanks to Quarto Group - Francis Lincoln Children’s Books for a temporary digital edition via NetGalley of ‘Little People BIG DREAMS Treasury’ by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara in exchange for an honest review.
I am a huge fan of the publishers’ series of mini-biographies, so was intrigued by this Treasury that compiles 50 individual profiles. All but three were written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with the others written by Lizbeth Kaiser. The Treasury is listed for readers aged 9-12 years old and the individual profiles have been rewritten to be appropriate for this older readership.
The Treasury is set out in five distinct historical periods each containing ten profiles of noted artists, designers, musicians, activists, actors, sports people, politicians, writers and the like.
The layout follows a set pattern of four pages for each profile. The first page contains the revised summary for each dreamer and on its opposite page a portrait illustration accompanied by an inspirational quote. The next two pages show a personal timeline with more text and both illustrations and photographs (or portraits for the earlier profiles) at key dates.
Following the profiles there is a glossary, an index, and picture credits for each profile.
This was an inspiring collection that was a pleasure to read through. Along with those parents and the like seeking to encourage young readers in nonfiction, this book is bound to also be of interest to educators and librarians.
Highly recommended.
I am a huge fan of the publishers’ series of mini-biographies, so was intrigued by this Treasury that compiles 50 individual profiles. All but three were written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with the others written by Lizbeth Kaiser. The Treasury is listed for readers aged 9-12 years old and the individual profiles have been rewritten to be appropriate for this older readership.
The Treasury is set out in five distinct historical periods each containing ten profiles of noted artists, designers, musicians, activists, actors, sports people, politicians, writers and the like.
The layout follows a set pattern of four pages for each profile. The first page contains the revised summary for each dreamer and on its opposite page a portrait illustration accompanied by an inspirational quote. The next two pages show a personal timeline with more text and both illustrations and photographs (or portraits for the earlier profiles) at key dates.
Following the profiles there is a glossary, an index, and picture credits for each profile.
This was an inspiring collection that was a pleasure to read through. Along with those parents and the like seeking to encourage young readers in nonfiction, this book is bound to also be of interest to educators and librarians.
Highly recommended.
December 14, 2021
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I was not familiar with these series, but this volume was something that every parent of young children needs to have in their home. Not all kids (or adults) love history but talking about historical personalities and events can be fun and engaging, something this book really bring to the table. There are a few contemporary personalities within its pages, but most of them are people from the past who greatly influenced the way we see our world today. The little ones will discover men and women (former children who dreamed big) from every field: sports, religion, education, entertainment, fashion, politics, activism, science, literature, even spies. Not only will their story serve as inspiration, but they will enrich general knowledge.
They are all listed in chronological order. Every mini biography is followed by a timeline on two pages that contains notable events in chronological order, as well as real photos of the personality that it focuses on. The illustrations are highly creative as well. The end of the book has two pages where your child can write information about themselves, so they can feel like they are part of this group of dreamers. The volume contains a glossary and an index.
I highly recommend it not just for parents, but for adults who want to learn a lot of history in a short amount of time. It's an easy, concise read that might offer intelectual enrichment to readers of any age.
Review copy provided by Quarto Group @ Edelweiss+
I was not familiar with these series, but this volume was something that every parent of young children needs to have in their home. Not all kids (or adults) love history but talking about historical personalities and events can be fun and engaging, something this book really bring to the table. There are a few contemporary personalities within its pages, but most of them are people from the past who greatly influenced the way we see our world today. The little ones will discover men and women (former children who dreamed big) from every field: sports, religion, education, entertainment, fashion, politics, activism, science, literature, even spies. Not only will their story serve as inspiration, but they will enrich general knowledge.
They are all listed in chronological order. Every mini biography is followed by a timeline on two pages that contains notable events in chronological order, as well as real photos of the personality that it focuses on. The illustrations are highly creative as well. The end of the book has two pages where your child can write information about themselves, so they can feel like they are part of this group of dreamers. The volume contains a glossary and an index.
I highly recommend it not just for parents, but for adults who want to learn a lot of history in a short amount of time. It's an easy, concise read that might offer intelectual enrichment to readers of any age.
Review copy provided by Quarto Group @ Edelweiss+
December 21, 2021
We adore the Little People Big Dreams picture books so when I saw this anthology for older children I was certain I would love it. And I was right!
Shown in chronolgical order each double page spread of the shares a short biography of the influential person's life, followed by a full page spread in portrait style of the individual. The next double-page then features a timeline of their life and often details a connection to one of the other individual in the book - either where their lives may have overlapped or a connection to someone else doing something inspired by, or similar to the others' achievements. I really enjoyed this weaving and linking of the stories.
Capturing all the magic of the stories told in the picture books, this anthology is a truly wonderful read. From activists to scientists to artists to explorers to musicians and more, there is a huge variety of interests and passions under the spotlight. The variety of illustrations throughout by the different illustrators is fascinating and really brings to life the uniqueness of each individual. The writing is engaging and lively and will make readers want to learn more about the lives of the influential people included.
Shown in chronolgical order each double page spread of the shares a short biography of the influential person's life, followed by a full page spread in portrait style of the individual. The next double-page then features a timeline of their life and often details a connection to one of the other individual in the book - either where their lives may have overlapped or a connection to someone else doing something inspired by, or similar to the others' achievements. I really enjoyed this weaving and linking of the stories.
Capturing all the magic of the stories told in the picture books, this anthology is a truly wonderful read. From activists to scientists to artists to explorers to musicians and more, there is a huge variety of interests and passions under the spotlight. The variety of illustrations throughout by the different illustrators is fascinating and really brings to life the uniqueness of each individual. The writing is engaging and lively and will make readers want to learn more about the lives of the influential people included.
November 30, 2021
Loosely divided into groups by year of birth, there are mini bios of people who made a difference in their time as well as now and beyond. Beginning with Mary Shelley and Ada Lovelace and moving right along to Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg, each one presents a brief overview of the life and followed by a graphic timeline of accomplishments. There are dreamers of every color and many nationalities presented for opportunities to learn and grow.
This is a compilation of stories for adults to read with children and for ESL to polish their English and learn about people who have shaped their world. The whole ends with a glossary and index. (as well as credits)
The illustrations that are mostly simple and forthright as created by Lisbeth Kaiser.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
This is a compilation of stories for adults to read with children and for ESL to polish their English and learn about people who have shaped their world. The whole ends with a glossary and index. (as well as credits)
The illustrations that are mostly simple and forthright as created by Lisbeth Kaiser.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
November 5, 2022
Little People Big Dreams Treasury by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a collection of 50 of the LPBD books, including Maya Angelou, Elton John, David Attenborough, and Amelia Earhart, among many more!
I appreciate that the author handled certain parts of people's lives with gentleness and compassion. That's been the case with many of the people who've been covered in this series.
The entire Little People, Big Dreams series is an awesome introduction to biographical reading for young audiences. Not only that, but they focus on the most inspirational of people from science, entertainment, sports, politics and more. It's also a very diverse series.
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 people's lives with gentleness and compassion. That's been the case with many of the people who've been covered in this series.
The entire Little People, Big Dreams series is an awesome introduction to biographical reading for young audiences. Not only that, but they focus on the most inspirational of people from science, entertainment, sports, politics and more. It's also a very diverse series.
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!
November 18, 2022
Little People Big Dreams Treasury
Wonderful anthology of amazing people, excellent timelines accompany each biography. ****
Elvis had a twin brother named Jessie.
Lucy Maud Montgomery: Delightful insight into the formation of her little Canadian village that shaped her story-telling.
David Attenborough: Wonderfully innovative pioneer of his field. The world is literally better because of him. Respect!
Dolly Parton has proven to be a shrewd and intelligent entrepreneur as well as a famous talented singer/artist.
Mary Shelley: The fascinating, almost mythological legend of a backstory.
John Lennon: The evolution of 'The Quarrymen' (1956) into 'The Beatles' (1960). Ernest Shackleton: Amazing how his whole expedition party were saved after months and months stranded.
Billie Jean King: Tennis star and LGBT advocate.
Wonderful anthology of amazing people, excellent timelines accompany each biography. ****
Elvis had a twin brother named Jessie.
Lucy Maud Montgomery: Delightful insight into the formation of her little Canadian village that shaped her story-telling.
David Attenborough: Wonderfully innovative pioneer of his field. The world is literally better because of him. Respect!
Dolly Parton has proven to be a shrewd and intelligent entrepreneur as well as a famous talented singer/artist.
Mary Shelley: The fascinating, almost mythological legend of a backstory.
John Lennon: The evolution of 'The Quarrymen' (1956) into 'The Beatles' (1960). Ernest Shackleton: Amazing how his whole expedition party were saved after months and months stranded.
Billie Jean King: Tennis star and LGBT advocate.
October 23, 2021
I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Sanchez Vegara shares about fifty important people in history who believed in and pursued their dreams. They have enriched lives for generations. Broken into time blocks, the author takes readers through people who lived at approximately the same time in each section. She includes a one page summary of each life along with an illustration, quote and timeline of their life. I love the final space for a 51st dreamer that encourages readers to write about themselves and their own hopes and dreams.
A definite must for families to read together.
Sanchez Vegara shares about fifty important people in history who believed in and pursued their dreams. They have enriched lives for generations. Broken into time blocks, the author takes readers through people who lived at approximately the same time in each section. She includes a one page summary of each life along with an illustration, quote and timeline of their life. I love the final space for a 51st dreamer that encourages readers to write about themselves and their own hopes and dreams.
A definite must for families to read together.
May 10, 2023
I really enjoyed reading this children's book, which is a Little People, Big Dreams treasury of a lot of different inspirational people, such as Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart, David Attenborough, Elton John, John Lennon, Malala Yousafzai, Mindy Kaling, and Prince.
The book is packed full of really interesting information and inspirational facts, set out beautifully with easy to read text and beautiful images, which makes reading delightful.
I loved this book, and I recommend highly!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
The book is packed full of really interesting information and inspirational facts, set out beautifully with easy to read text and beautiful images, which makes reading delightful.
I loved this book, and I recommend highly!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
June 22, 2023
Terrific little treasury of varied and diverse people from history; from scientists, artists, activists, writers and sportspeople who have contributed to our world in their own unique way. I particularly liked the way it's laid out, categorised first by time period and then a synopsis of the individual and then a timeline of their life and important events. Being a visual person I liked seeing it spread out this way and it makes it easier for children to develop their understanding of their lives.
November 28, 2024
I recommend this treasury to anyone with children who are interested in learning about the world in which we live, through the notable persons that have had an impact on our world’s history. From Mary Shelley in 1790 to Greta Thunberg in 2003 via the likes of Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and more recently David Bowie, Ayrton Senna and Malala Yousafzai, this book provides a summary and timeline of each inspiring person’s contribution to themselves and to all of us as they make their mark on history. It is all done in an accessible way, suitable for children and adults alike.
October 11, 2021
I received an advance copy of, Little People, Big Dreams, Treasury, by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This is a great book for kids. It has people like: Harriet Tubman, Coco Chanel, Amelia Earhart, Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., and Dolly Parton. Real people with big dreams, that failed and tried again.
January 4, 2022
An amazing idea from the creators of this beautiful series. It is a compendium of many of the favourite and most popular stories from this series shortened to a page or two. There is the same gorgeous illustrations and beautiful storytelling. A perfect gift for a small person in your life for many a bedtime story.
February 13, 2022
This book has everything you need for children at home or at school to learn about some of the world's most important figures.
It has artists, inventors, women's rights, figures that battled and overcame racism and the list goes on.
The stories are all encapsulated in one thick tome and each story is illustrated differently - so no two stories look the same.
A beautiful and inspiring book.
It has artists, inventors, women's rights, figures that battled and overcame racism and the list goes on.
The stories are all encapsulated in one thick tome and each story is illustrated differently - so no two stories look the same.
A beautiful and inspiring book.
January 28, 2024
If you like reading about biographies this is the perfect book for you and in the back there is a spot in the back where you can be in the book is love these tpyes of books becuase it tells me a srory like if i am in that time period. Loce this book and series.
October 29, 2021
This is an amazing series of books and wrapping these up in a treasury is a beautiful and wonderful gift! I can’t recommend this enough I find the stories fascinating as do my children
November 2, 2021
I love these books. They are so cute and they make the perfect gift.
I did not realize there was a Mindy Kaling edition!
I immediately went and bought it for my son / me.
I did not realize there was a Mindy Kaling edition!
I immediately went and bought it for my son / me.
November 30, 2021
*received for free from netgalley for honest review* Would totally buy! read a few of these in their own single books but i really love the way this book puts them together and i love the timeline!
December 28, 2022
Inspirational. A huge variety of background, people, areas of work to inspire people of all ages.
January 28, 2023
For the first time, some Asians, indigenous people and a Muslim is included.
February 4, 2024
Book 013 of 300 ~ 2023
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Looking at some of my recommendations/reviews, you should be able to tell that I am a big of Maria's little people big dreams series.
Was thrilled to bits to see and read this treasury.
I would highly recommend this for a birthday or an anytime reading gift for kids.
Well illustrated and researched - a great introduction to some of the most important people to walk planet Earth.
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Looking at some of my recommendations/reviews, you should be able to tell that I am a big of Maria's little people big dreams series.
Was thrilled to bits to see and read this treasury.
I would highly recommend this for a birthday or an anytime reading gift for kids.
Well illustrated and researched - a great introduction to some of the most important people to walk planet Earth.
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September 17, 2024
Wonderfully written and illustrated, it is really recommended. It's got 50 amazing tales of great people, and there are 2 ways to read it : paragraphs or timeline, but in my opinion, timeline .
Happy reading 📚 😊 ☺️ 😀
Happy reading 📚 😊 ☺️ 😀
October 31, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers is a beautifully curated collection of 50 short biographies from the Little People, Big Dreams creators aimed at a slightly older audience (7+). Due out 9th Nov 2021 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it's 224 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
These stories are entertaining, enlightening, and important. They give age-appropriate backgrounds and biographies of iconic scientists, sports and cultural icons, inventors, and artists throughout the modern era, grouped chronologically from 1790 to the modern day.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom or public library book, or gift. I'm impressed by the way this series always manages to provide age appropriate biography without emphasizing or detracting from the racism, professional sexism, and troubles the subjects lived through. This would make a great starting point for deeper research for young readers who are interested in STEM subjects, arts, natural history, literature, music, sports, or political history.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers is a beautifully curated collection of 50 short biographies from the Little People, Big Dreams creators aimed at a slightly older audience (7+). Due out 9th Nov 2021 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it's 224 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
These stories are entertaining, enlightening, and important. They give age-appropriate backgrounds and biographies of iconic scientists, sports and cultural icons, inventors, and artists throughout the modern era, grouped chronologically from 1790 to the modern day.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom or public library book, or gift. I'm impressed by the way this series always manages to provide age appropriate biography without emphasizing or detracting from the racism, professional sexism, and troubles the subjects lived through. This would make a great starting point for deeper research for young readers who are interested in STEM subjects, arts, natural history, literature, music, sports, or political history.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
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