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Little People, BIG DREAMS
Michelle Obama (Spanish Edition) (Volume 62)
This beautiful Spanish-language book, translated from the hugely popular Little People, BIG DREAMS series, can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers and those learning the language, whether at home or in the classroom.
En este libro de la serie Little People, BIG DREAMS, aclamada por la crítica y superventas con millones de ejemplares, descubra la vida de Michelle Obama, la icónica primera dama, defensora, abogada y autora.
La joven Michelle creció en el lado sur de Chicago en una familia muy unida. Le encantaba la escuela, obtener A's y trabajó duro para abrir camino en las universidades de Princeton y Harvard. Luego, al comienzo de su carrera legal, conoció a Barack Obama.
Como primera dama, usó su plataforma para abogar por las mujeres y las niñas y continúa inspirando a muchas con su poderosa voz y sus libros más vendidos. Este libro empoderador presenta ilustraciones elegantes y extravagantes y datos adicionales en la parte posterior, incluida una cronología biográfica con fotos históricas y un perfil detallado de la vida de la mujer inspiradora.
Little People, BIG DREAMS es una exitosa serie de libros y juegos educativos que exploran las vidas de personas destacadas, desde diseñadores y artistas hasta científicos y activistas. Todos lograron cosas increíbles, pero cada uno comenzó su vida como un niño con un sueño.
Esta serie de empoderamiento ofrece mensajes inspiradores para niños de todas las edades, en una variedad de formatos. Los libros de cartón se cuentan en oraciones simples, perfectos para leer en voz alta a bebés y niños pequeños. Las versiones de tapa dura presentan historias ampliadas para lectores principiantes. Los juegos de regalo en caja le permiten recopilar una selección de libros por tema. Las muñecas de papel, las tarjetas de aprendizaje, los juegos de combinación y otras divertidas herramientas de aprendizaje brindan aún más formas de hacer que las vidas de estos modelos a seguir sean accesibles para los niños.
¡Inspira a la próxima generación de personas destacadas que cambiarán el mundo con Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michelle Obama, the iconic first lady, advocate, lawyer, and author.
Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A’s, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. As first lady, she used her platform to advocate for women and girls and continues to inspire many with her powerful voice, and best-selling books. This empowering 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 inspiring woman’s life.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
En este libro de la serie Little People, BIG DREAMS, aclamada por la crítica y superventas con millones de ejemplares, descubra la vida de Michelle Obama, la icónica primera dama, defensora, abogada y autora.
La joven Michelle creció en el lado sur de Chicago en una familia muy unida. Le encantaba la escuela, obtener A's y trabajó duro para abrir camino en las universidades de Princeton y Harvard. Luego, al comienzo de su carrera legal, conoció a Barack Obama.
Como primera dama, usó su plataforma para abogar por las mujeres y las niñas y continúa inspirando a muchas con su poderosa voz y sus libros más vendidos. Este libro empoderador presenta ilustraciones elegantes y extravagantes y datos adicionales en la parte posterior, incluida una cronología biográfica con fotos históricas y un perfil detallado de la vida de la mujer inspiradora.
Little People, BIG DREAMS es una exitosa serie de libros y juegos educativos que exploran las vidas de personas destacadas, desde diseñadores y artistas hasta científicos y activistas. Todos lograron cosas increíbles, pero cada uno comenzó su vida como un niño con un sueño.
Esta serie de empoderamiento ofrece mensajes inspiradores para niños de todas las edades, en una variedad de formatos. Los libros de cartón se cuentan en oraciones simples, perfectos para leer en voz alta a bebés y niños pequeños. Las versiones de tapa dura presentan historias ampliadas para lectores principiantes. Los juegos de regalo en caja le permiten recopilar una selección de libros por tema. Las muñecas de papel, las tarjetas de aprendizaje, los juegos de combinación y otras divertidas herramientas de aprendizaje brindan aún más formas de hacer que las vidas de estos modelos a seguir sean accesibles para los niños.
¡Inspira a la próxima generación de personas destacadas que cambiarán el mundo con Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michelle Obama, the iconic first lady, advocate, lawyer, and author.
Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A’s, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. As first lady, she used her platform to advocate for women and girls and continues to inspire many with her powerful voice, and best-selling books. This empowering 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 inspiring woman’s life.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2021
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
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June 12, 2021
3.5 "inspiration for little ones" stars !!
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and illustrator and Quarto Publishing Group. This will be released July 6, 2021. I am providing my honest review.
This little book is one of a long series of books about notable and exceptional individuals. This is suitable for children aged 4 to 6 or so. The illustrations are colorful and inclusive with just enough biographical information for little ones to dream to do their best and be their best just like Michelle !!
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and illustrator and Quarto Publishing Group. This will be released July 6, 2021. I am providing my honest review.
This little book is one of a long series of books about notable and exceptional individuals. This is suitable for children aged 4 to 6 or so. The illustrations are colorful and inclusive with just enough biographical information for little ones to dream to do their best and be their best just like Michelle !!
June 5, 2021
A Little People, BIG DREAMS children’s book written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, and illustrated by Mia Saine, this shares the life of Michelle Obama, former Attorney and First Lady, beginning with her more humble beginnings in the south side of Chicago, and her parents urging her to ’Study hard and be great!’ She wanted to become somebody like her father, and be the best person she could be when she could be when she grew up. She dreamed of attending one of the best universities, and attended a high school for the best students, the top achievers in the area, surrounded by other students who also wanted to be the best at what they did. When a teacher didn’t believe in her, she became even more determined to prove that teacher wrong.
I love these stories aimed at encouraging young children, young readers to learn from their heroes - those people they admire, and to see what they did, how hard they worked, in order to become this person they admire, as well as how they used the platform they attained to help others improve their lives and the world. A beautiful, strong and inspirational message with wonderful illustrations for young readers to enjoy, learn, and hopefully share.
Pub Date: 06 Jul 2021
Many thanks for the ARC provided by Quatro Group / Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
June 29, 2021
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Michelle Obama is another interesting and inspiring female figure in this amazing series by critically acclaimed author - Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.
This child friendly series of biographies has so many amazing people in it and I must say that Michelle Obama is one of my favourites so far.
Starting from when Michelle was a little girl and building to after Barack was elected president of the United States, this book encourages children to never give up on their hopes and dreams, no matter how big or little these dreams may be.
Michelle Obama is another interesting and inspiring female figure in this amazing series by critically acclaimed author - Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.
This child friendly series of biographies has so many amazing people in it and I must say that Michelle Obama is one of my favourites so far.
Starting from when Michelle was a little girl and building to after Barack was elected president of the United States, this book encourages children to never give up on their hopes and dreams, no matter how big or little these dreams may be.
November 29, 2021
3★
“On the upper floor of a humble house on the south side of Chicago, a little girl called Michelle was growing up. Every night, she put her stuffed friends to bed, telling them the same thing her parents told her: ‘Study hard and be great!’”
Michelle always had big dreams. She wanted to be like her dad and get the best education possible. When it was time for high school, she had to go a long way from home to attend one that was for top students, but it was worth it.
“There, all the students looked different, but were all very much alike: they shared a passion for learning.”
She was hoping to make it into a top university, preferably Princeton, but one of her teachers said she'd never get in. [That’s where her older brother was going, but this book doesn’t mention him until the biography at the end. There is a picture of him on the second page, but it doesn’t say who he is. Brother and sister were both smart, and I think it’s important to know that she had a good reason for choosing Princeton.]
“Far from being discouraged, Michelle was determined to prove her wrong.”
After becoming one of Princeton’s top graduates, she went to Harvard and then back to a fancy Chicago law office. While she was there, the firm assigned her to mentor a young law student, Barack Hussein Obama.
“Michelle became his mentor, but they soon realized they shared a love for family and education, and a strong desire to help those less fortunate.”
After her beloved father died, she quit her job to join a non-profit organisation that helps young people learn to be leaders. Later, after she and Barack married, she agreed to support him in his campaign to run for President. And the rest, as they say, is history!
“Barack became the first African American president of the United States, and Michelle, a First Lady like no other.
The presidential White House, built by enslaved Black people 200 years before, was now a Black family’s home.”
While in the White House, Michelle began growing fruit and vegetables on the lawn, and she made up her mind to share her passion with others.
“…she had found her number one cause: food and fitness. It was not just her daughters’ menu she wanted to look after, but the health of young people all over the country.”
She took her message to schools and travelled the world to encourage people to grow nourishing foods and participate in sports.
I’m sure she has inspired millions of people, not just girls. I am disappointed with the illustrations because the people are unrecognisable (with the possible exception of Barack’s ears). The graphic designs are fine, but I don’t think it’s appropriate for such real, very well-known people.
As always in this series, there are four actual black-and-white photos, a short biography, and a couple of other resources to learn more, including from the Work It Girl series Become a leader like Michelle Obama by Caroline Moss, which I enjoyed.
Link to my review of Become a Leader like Michelle Obama
Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the copy for review.
“On the upper floor of a humble house on the south side of Chicago, a little girl called Michelle was growing up. Every night, she put her stuffed friends to bed, telling them the same thing her parents told her: ‘Study hard and be great!’”
Michelle always had big dreams. She wanted to be like her dad and get the best education possible. When it was time for high school, she had to go a long way from home to attend one that was for top students, but it was worth it.
“There, all the students looked different, but were all very much alike: they shared a passion for learning.”
She was hoping to make it into a top university, preferably Princeton, but one of her teachers said she'd never get in. [That’s where her older brother was going, but this book doesn’t mention him until the biography at the end. There is a picture of him on the second page, but it doesn’t say who he is. Brother and sister were both smart, and I think it’s important to know that she had a good reason for choosing Princeton.]
“Far from being discouraged, Michelle was determined to prove her wrong.”
After becoming one of Princeton’s top graduates, she went to Harvard and then back to a fancy Chicago law office. While she was there, the firm assigned her to mentor a young law student, Barack Hussein Obama.
“Michelle became his mentor, but they soon realized they shared a love for family and education, and a strong desire to help those less fortunate.”
After her beloved father died, she quit her job to join a non-profit organisation that helps young people learn to be leaders. Later, after she and Barack married, she agreed to support him in his campaign to run for President. And the rest, as they say, is history!
“Barack became the first African American president of the United States, and Michelle, a First Lady like no other.
The presidential White House, built by enslaved Black people 200 years before, was now a Black family’s home.”
While in the White House, Michelle began growing fruit and vegetables on the lawn, and she made up her mind to share her passion with others.
“…she had found her number one cause: food and fitness. It was not just her daughters’ menu she wanted to look after, but the health of young people all over the country.”
She took her message to schools and travelled the world to encourage people to grow nourishing foods and participate in sports.
I’m sure she has inspired millions of people, not just girls. I am disappointed with the illustrations because the people are unrecognisable (with the possible exception of Barack’s ears). The graphic designs are fine, but I don’t think it’s appropriate for such real, very well-known people.
As always in this series, there are four actual black-and-white photos, a short biography, and a couple of other resources to learn more, including from the Work It Girl series Become a leader like Michelle Obama by Caroline Moss, which I enjoyed.
Link to my review of Become a Leader like Michelle Obama
Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the copy for review.
July 5, 2021
The exceptional Little People, BIG DREAMS series prides itself on providing child-friendly biographies of renowned and outstanding public figures and in this, the sixty-second book in the series, we explore the life and times of former President Barack Obama’s wife and successful lawyer, Michelle Obama. This potted biography begins from her childhood years growing up on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, in a loving, connected family. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others using her father as her inspiration.
When she met Barack Obama for the first time she was a prominent, trailblazing lawyer and activist. Using her platform to advocate for women, girls and the less fortunate, Michelle became history’s most powerful First Lady. Written in such an empowering fashion, this book gives children the message that they can achieve their dreams whatever they may be and shows that even when you're perceived as different you can be successful by just being yourself. What's impressive is there is just enough here to enable a child to become curious yet not enough to overwhelm, and the colourful, fun illustrations complement the text perfectly.
It's an educational and entertaining read that empowers young ones to pursue their dreams without limits and inspires children to dream bigger and realise their fullest potential, by introducing them to extraordinary people throughout history. It's a wonderfully engaging and simple to understand book that also helps kids with literacy and fosters an enjoyment of reading. You simply cannot go wrong with this series in general as everything is executed perfectly and tailored beautifully to youngsters. Highly recommended.
When she met Barack Obama for the first time she was a prominent, trailblazing lawyer and activist. Using her platform to advocate for women, girls and the less fortunate, Michelle became history’s most powerful First Lady. Written in such an empowering fashion, this book gives children the message that they can achieve their dreams whatever they may be and shows that even when you're perceived as different you can be successful by just being yourself. What's impressive is there is just enough here to enable a child to become curious yet not enough to overwhelm, and the colourful, fun illustrations complement the text perfectly.
It's an educational and entertaining read that empowers young ones to pursue their dreams without limits and inspires children to dream bigger and realise their fullest potential, by introducing them to extraordinary people throughout history. It's a wonderfully engaging and simple to understand book that also helps kids with literacy and fosters an enjoyment of reading. You simply cannot go wrong with this series in general as everything is executed perfectly and tailored beautifully to youngsters. Highly recommended.
June 20, 2021
Last year, I read Becoming by Michelle Obama and learned so much about her life. This was a child-friendly rendition of her life that does a great job highlighting the important points in her life and the great things she accomplished so far. The story does not mention much of the racial situations that she faced along the way, which I would have liked to have seen. There was one point it would have been easy to mention, but the author chose to brush over it. Having said that, her drive to achieve what she was dreaming for was evident. Her marriage to Obama is mentioned only briefly, which I liked as this was Michelle's story. It tells the reader about the things she did for others and how she continues to do so. Once again, I was not a fan of the illustrations. It was hard to even tell that this was Michelle Obama, which I didn't really like. The things that this strong woman has accomplished were very apparent, but her childhood was brushed over, which is one of the things I really like about these books. I still enjoyed it and recommend it, but it is not my favourite in this series. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating and opinions shared are my own.
June 2, 2021
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This little book is about Michelle Obama. I feel like she truly is seen as exemplary person by a lot of people and I find myself agreeing. Her dedication to a multitude of causes is only to be admired and I'm very looking forward to see what the future has in store for her.
This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This little book is about Michelle Obama. I feel like she truly is seen as exemplary person by a lot of people and I find myself agreeing. Her dedication to a multitude of causes is only to be admired and I'm very looking forward to see what the future has in store for her.
October 12, 2022
Gentle and sensitive account of the former First Lady's life.
June 3, 2021
Michelle Obama by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is another impressive addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this time focused on the former First Lady. As with previous installments of the series, the colourful, vibrant pictures are accompanied by informative yet simplistic text, and the result is an educational and enjoyable reading experience that is easily accessible to even the very youngest of children.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an ARC.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an ARC.
July 23, 2021
Another adorable entry into the Little People BIG DREAMS picture book series. This one is all about America's first Black First Lady: Michelle Obama. We learn about her childhood and what inspires her. We hear about her relationship with President Obama and some of their accomplishments. As always, the book is loaded with colorful illustrations and is written in a way to appeal to kids and inform them in an age-appropriate way.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
July 3, 2025
this part made me tear up: "The presidential White House, built by enslaved Black people 200 years before, was now a Black family's home."
June 17, 2021
Michelle Obama is another wonderful story by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara in the Little People, Big Dreams series. This children's book is another one of my favourites in the series so far, and makes me want to read Michelle's autobiography, Becoming. Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC.
August 20, 2021
ReedIII Quick Review: This simple biography, written for very young audiences. Great bedtime story that highlights Michelle Obama's history, personality, motivation and impact.
July 2, 2021
Michelle Obama is a true inspiration. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where getting the best education was not always easy. Yet, she persevered and even though her guidance counselor discouraged her from applying to Princeton, she did. She graduated there and went on to Harvard to get a Law Degree.
While First Lady, she championed Food & Fitness because that is essential to live a long and healthy life.
Still, the most moving part was reading how slaves built the White House. I imagine none could envision a Black Family living there. Yet, it happened and shows history is long and nothing is impossible.
I think Michele Obama has left that message for so many brown girls. Don’t let life ever tell you that you can not make it. You can. She also radiates strength to all.
The only reason I gave this 4* instead of 5* is this is the first time the illustrations just didn’t bring more magic to the book.
Excellent Book and should be a book in every school and library.
Thank you NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Book Publshers for an ARC. of this book. I love each and every one.
While First Lady, she championed Food & Fitness because that is essential to live a long and healthy life.
Still, the most moving part was reading how slaves built the White House. I imagine none could envision a Black Family living there. Yet, it happened and shows history is long and nothing is impossible.
I think Michele Obama has left that message for so many brown girls. Don’t let life ever tell you that you can not make it. You can. She also radiates strength to all.
The only reason I gave this 4* instead of 5* is this is the first time the illustrations just didn’t bring more magic to the book.
Excellent Book and should be a book in every school and library.
Thank you NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Book Publshers for an ARC. of this book. I love each and every one.
July 14, 2021
This short precise story on Michelle Obama is done well. I wish I liked the presentation better in terms of the writing and the art sequence. Maybe I anticipated too much more than I should.
Still a good read for kids and beginners.
Thank you, author and the publisher, for the advance reading copy.
Still a good read for kids and beginners.
Thank you, author and the publisher, for the advance reading copy.
July 17, 2021
This series is one of my personal faves, and amusingly enough I saw a copy in my local grocery store the other day. I was so excited and pointed it out... I probably looked crazy.
Anywho, this time around we get to learn about Michelle Obama! I love women getting their time to shine in these books, especially really cool women! Michelle is the height of cool these days with the amazing work she's been able to do. Seeing Michelle's story come to life in this book was really awesome. It helped bring light to her early days, not just her philanthropy work.
I do think the illustrations are kind of weird, but I do like the colours they present. They make Michelle look... really weird. And she's a beautiful woman! So the images making her look strange felt... off.
This is a series to help get young readers into non-fiction and learning about famous, intelligent or popular people. I highly recommend picking up these books as they have engaging illustrations and tell quite the tell.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Anywho, this time around we get to learn about Michelle Obama! I love women getting their time to shine in these books, especially really cool women! Michelle is the height of cool these days with the amazing work she's been able to do. Seeing Michelle's story come to life in this book was really awesome. It helped bring light to her early days, not just her philanthropy work.
I do think the illustrations are kind of weird, but I do like the colours they present. They make Michelle look... really weird. And she's a beautiful woman! So the images making her look strange felt... off.
This is a series to help get young readers into non-fiction and learning about famous, intelligent or popular people. I highly recommend picking up these books as they have engaging illustrations and tell quite the tell.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
June 8, 2021
As all the Little People books do, this one too is just a quick taste of what made this person both special and famous.
I like the little tidbits we do get, as the story races through her life, such a teacher telling her she couldn't go to Princeton, because she wasn't good enough, which made her all the more determined to get in.
I also like, that Barack is only mentioned in passing. I mean, yes, he was what made Michelle famous, to the rest of the country, but that wasn't made her who she was, and that she still continues to work for the disadvantaged.
Great intro to the woman and her life. As always, recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
I like the little tidbits we do get, as the story races through her life, such a teacher telling her she couldn't go to Princeton, because she wasn't good enough, which made her all the more determined to get in.
I also like, that Barack is only mentioned in passing. I mean, yes, he was what made Michelle famous, to the rest of the country, but that wasn't made her who she was, and that she still continues to work for the disadvantaged.
Great intro to the woman and her life. As always, recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
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September 16, 2024Cute illustrations I’d be interested in reading the others in this series. This one just happened to pass through my little free library.
January 15, 2023
Reflections and lessons learned:
“For Michelle, education was about becoming the best person she could be”
There’s not enough of a platform for interesting Michelle’s in the world - we should be celebrated more!! This is nice as it talks about several elements of Obamas life, but for her as an individual rather than just as the First Lady - I’m looking forward to catching up on her autobiography’s this year
“For Michelle, education was about becoming the best person she could be”
There’s not enough of a platform for interesting Michelle’s in the world - we should be celebrated more!! This is nice as it talks about several elements of Obamas life, but for her as an individual rather than just as the First Lady - I’m looking forward to catching up on her autobiography’s this year
July 23, 2021
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I was so excited when I saw this book on Netgalley. Michelle Obama is such an amazing person and I was curious to learn more about her and how she became the woman she is today.
I loved reading about her youth, how despite some struggles she got where she wanted to be. How hard she studied to be the very best. But also how in-between all the studying she found time to run a care centre. I loved reading about her bond with her parents, I wish I had such a bond with my parents!
And of course… we get to the part where she meets Obama and how her life got even more exciting and big. I loved reading about all the things she did, from growing vegetables and how that turned into her #1 cause: food and fitness. I loved reading about the things she did for girls and the youth in general. I knew several things about that already, but still great to read about it!
Sadly, just like the Prince book in this series, the last part featuring the timeline once again doesn’t have words. Just pictures. I always love that timeline part as it gives some additional information. So it is just a shame that once again it is incomplete.
The art was really fun and I just LOVE LOVE the style of it. Yes, the eyes are a bit weird at times. XD
I am happy I had the chance to read this book. This series is just so inspirational and fun to read. I learn new things about people I like/have an interest in. And I also love that we get another artist for each of them. Perfectly fitting with the person the book is about.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was so excited when I saw this book on Netgalley. Michelle Obama is such an amazing person and I was curious to learn more about her and how she became the woman she is today.
I loved reading about her youth, how despite some struggles she got where she wanted to be. How hard she studied to be the very best. But also how in-between all the studying she found time to run a care centre. I loved reading about her bond with her parents, I wish I had such a bond with my parents!
And of course… we get to the part where she meets Obama and how her life got even more exciting and big. I loved reading about all the things she did, from growing vegetables and how that turned into her #1 cause: food and fitness. I loved reading about the things she did for girls and the youth in general. I knew several things about that already, but still great to read about it!
Sadly, just like the Prince book in this series, the last part featuring the timeline once again doesn’t have words. Just pictures. I always love that timeline part as it gives some additional information. So it is just a shame that once again it is incomplete.
The art was really fun and I just LOVE LOVE the style of it. Yes, the eyes are a bit weird at times. XD
I am happy I had the chance to read this book. This series is just so inspirational and fun to read. I learn new things about people I like/have an interest in. And I also love that we get another artist for each of them. Perfectly fitting with the person the book is about.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
June 15, 2021
I am a huge fan of Michelle Obama already. And when I saw this book I was elated. This book is simple but holds an important message for young girls for every color, race or ethnicity that go for your dreams and believe in yourself.
August 11, 2021
I was disappointed in this book because it jumped from Michelle realizing she had a connection with Barrack to the death of her father. I think a kids book should be more explicit. The timeline in the back provides some more information but pictures are left uncaptioned- requiring some puzzling it out.
July 24, 2021
Thank you so much to Quarto/Frances Lincoln Childrens and Netgalley for the earc to read and review.
Michelle Obama is such an incredibly inspiring and powerful woman and I am so happy she has been included in this series. She is a wonderful woman for young girls in particular to look up too and think I want to be like her.
This book shares in a simple and easy way for younger readers all that she did in her life to get to where she is now, from her family struggles, to being pushed down by her teachers, to rising above it all and reaching the very top, to all the kindness and love she shares from her heart to help others constantly.
I love this book and am so happy it exists, if you are a fan of this book series you need this one, if you have a little dreamer of your own you need this book.
Michelle Obama is such an incredibly inspiring and powerful woman and I am so happy she has been included in this series. She is a wonderful woman for young girls in particular to look up too and think I want to be like her.
This book shares in a simple and easy way for younger readers all that she did in her life to get to where she is now, from her family struggles, to being pushed down by her teachers, to rising above it all and reaching the very top, to all the kindness and love she shares from her heart to help others constantly.
I love this book and am so happy it exists, if you are a fan of this book series you need this one, if you have a little dreamer of your own you need this book.
June 21, 2021
How exciting to be providing feedback for the upcoming release of a Little People, Big Dreams book!
The Michelle Obama edition was of real interest to me, although I'am aware she has achieved many selfless deeds in her life, I was keen to find out more about her life and what makes her the inspiration she is today.
I also felt my 8 year old daughter would love this book, having fallen in love with the David Bowie edition, I just couldn't wait to see how this compared.
In usual Little People, Big Dreams style the illustrations are beautiful, bold and colourful. They aid the story well and keep young readers visually engaged.
I loved the focus on Michelle Obama working hard and being dedicated to learning at a young age and find this could be inspiring to young readers.
Reading about Michelle dedicating her spare time in college to volunteer and became an advocate for minority students is something I feel to be a great learning tool for inclusivity and diversity within this book.
It's so important to me that young readers have representation in books and are given the ability to see and learn how to promote equality and kindness to others, I feel this is book highlights that via Michelles achievements.
Culture and race has great representation in this book, characters are show with a variety of skin tones and cultural clothing.
There is a strong sense of family love and togetherness in this book, from her father, to the strong bond between her husband and children which later develops to a love for community and youth of the world.
Finally I love the final timeline, something that can extend this book to the older age ranges and gives some real life photos and some additional dates and facts about Michelle Obama.
In summary, this didn't disappoint, another fabulous Little People, Big Dreams book. Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my impartial review.
The Michelle Obama edition was of real interest to me, although I'am aware she has achieved many selfless deeds in her life, I was keen to find out more about her life and what makes her the inspiration she is today.
I also felt my 8 year old daughter would love this book, having fallen in love with the David Bowie edition, I just couldn't wait to see how this compared.
In usual Little People, Big Dreams style the illustrations are beautiful, bold and colourful. They aid the story well and keep young readers visually engaged.
I loved the focus on Michelle Obama working hard and being dedicated to learning at a young age and find this could be inspiring to young readers.
Reading about Michelle dedicating her spare time in college to volunteer and became an advocate for minority students is something I feel to be a great learning tool for inclusivity and diversity within this book.
It's so important to me that young readers have representation in books and are given the ability to see and learn how to promote equality and kindness to others, I feel this is book highlights that via Michelles achievements.
Culture and race has great representation in this book, characters are show with a variety of skin tones and cultural clothing.
There is a strong sense of family love and togetherness in this book, from her father, to the strong bond between her husband and children which later develops to a love for community and youth of the world.
Finally I love the final timeline, something that can extend this book to the older age ranges and gives some real life photos and some additional dates and facts about Michelle Obama.
In summary, this didn't disappoint, another fabulous Little People, Big Dreams book. Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my impartial review.
January 21, 2022
Author: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Illustrator: Mia Saine
Age Recommendation: Early Primary
Topic/ Theme: Dreams, Biographic.
Setting: America
Series: Little People, Big Dreams
I'm not a huge fan of this one. I like it but it's not as gelled together as I would have liked or as many of the other entries are. I like the message it sends at the end, you can help people achieve their dreams. Okay, so the reasons I have issues with it, which will end up being most of the review. There appears to be something of mixed or overloading of messages. Sánchez Vegara appears to be trying to include everything or all of the major points of her life to date. Rather than what many of the posthumous LPBDs do which is focus on the most prominent, maybe mentioning the rest. This feels too much. But what it has chosen to do is probably the right topics, I just don't know which would be chosen as a single focus. Most illustrations in children's books make it very easy to identify the main character on every page, something particularly important in this series. Saine has made it occasionally more indistinct, the necklace that is worn on the front cover that I would have assumed is a constant is not. The main constant is hair which feels kinda odd. What I will appreciate though is that Malia and Sasha Obama don't look like straight-up mini-mes, there are obvious familial traits but clear distinctions. As I said I like it but something feels wrong. That said it is kinda nice to have one for such a globally well known and still alive woman of colour.
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September 30, 2024I am reviewing these short biographies as a series, rather than individually, unless one title requires additional information or comments. There are dozens of books in this series of well-done biiographies, all written by Vegera. The titles generally focus on one individual, many still living, but some are not. Many of the featured characters are famous but some aren’t as famous as they should be, considering the impact that those people had on fields like science, technology, research, healthcare, leadership, literature, arts and culture, sports, aviation, education, human rights, world peace, animal welfare / conservation, climate change and conservation of earth, air and water. Many of the featured characters got little recognition for their work in their lifetimes. All these stories have been pared down to what information is most essential and pertinent to the topic and person. These books are targeted at children and written in language and concepts suitable for them, but also for their parents, teachers and caregivers who may read these to, or discuss them with, the children. The books are beautifully illustrated, by many different artists, so although the books are similar in size, length, and concept, they are different in artistic style – to suit the featured character and theme. I would strongly recommend these books to parents who want to have discussions with their children about issues like human rights and future career options but mostly about ensuring the children know, and do, what is right, and good to make a positive impact on society.
December 13, 2021
I've been a fan of the classy Little People, Big Dreams for a while. The quality of them is outstanding and I've always loved the artistic style used, a kind of vibrantly loose interpretation of the real world situations they depict coupled with a rich and heavily saturated use of colour. These are quality, quality books, and I think I'm rather obsessed with them. I like books that have a lot of care in them, and I love it when that care is visible. You can see it. You can feel it.
Michelle Obama is a new addition to the series and offers a very accessible snapshot of her life. It's selective, as such things have to be under such circumstances, and there's a nice little afterword with a more detailed biography plus some further reading. The artwork is richly representative and occasionally deeply moving. There's an image of Michelle and her family on the White House lawn with the caption: 'The presidential White House, built by enslaved Black people 200 years before, was now a Black family's home." That's smart and good writing and respects your reader. That's what every inch of this series does. It respects the reader so much.
Michelle Obama is a new addition to the series and offers a very accessible snapshot of her life. It's selective, as such things have to be under such circumstances, and there's a nice little afterword with a more detailed biography plus some further reading. The artwork is richly representative and occasionally deeply moving. There's an image of Michelle and her family on the White House lawn with the caption: 'The presidential White House, built by enslaved Black people 200 years before, was now a Black family's home." That's smart and good writing and respects your reader. That's what every inch of this series does. It respects the reader so much.
June 28, 2021
Review to be added to Amazon UK and US on 6th July 2021 - publication day!
This is another brilliant addition to this series – even as an adult I look out for the next book in the series being released!
I love the images in this series and this is a delightful introduction to Michelle Obama. I do think that possibly the images if her could have been a but more complimentary but other than that it was a great book.
It shows that she has done a lot in her life and I am hoping that now she is out of the shadow of her husband she will get he exposure and recognition as she is just as remarkable in her own right - the book also shows how much of a team she was with Barack when she was the First Lady.
This series is an excellent introduction to some of the well-known, and less well-known characters that have had a great impact in our lives through a variety of subjects such as literature, the rights of minorities, political influence, women's rights and science.
It is 4 stars from me for this one – a delightful read and one I will be highly recommending!!
This is another brilliant addition to this series – even as an adult I look out for the next book in the series being released!
I love the images in this series and this is a delightful introduction to Michelle Obama. I do think that possibly the images if her could have been a but more complimentary but other than that it was a great book.
It shows that she has done a lot in her life and I am hoping that now she is out of the shadow of her husband she will get he exposure and recognition as she is just as remarkable in her own right - the book also shows how much of a team she was with Barack when she was the First Lady.
This series is an excellent introduction to some of the well-known, and less well-known characters that have had a great impact in our lives through a variety of subjects such as literature, the rights of minorities, political influence, women's rights and science.
It is 4 stars from me for this one – a delightful read and one I will be highly recommending!!
October 25, 2022
#MichelleObama
....für MICH eine unglaubliche PowerFrau - die elegant ist, Ausstrahlung hat und unglaublich sympathisch erscheint. Und dabei braucht sie keine Skandale oder Prunk und Protz wie man andere First Lady - echt tolle Frau.
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)
....für MICH eine unglaubliche PowerFrau - die elegant ist, Ausstrahlung hat und unglaublich sympathisch erscheint. Und dabei braucht sie keine Skandale oder Prunk und Protz wie man andere First Lady - echt tolle Frau.
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)
June 5, 2021
The little people big dreams series is known for short, easily understandable biographies of famous people, but often, those people are long dead. I don't know if this is a recent developement or if I just happened to stumble on them, but the last installments I had were about celebrities that are still alive, and while I loved other books thematically more, I think it's great to show children that those people are still around. Fulfilling your dreams is still possible.
This one is all about Michelle Obama. Since I read her autobiography, this picture book could not tell me anything new, but I liked it. The illustrator clearly made a point of depicting diversity, and while this was achieved in regards to ethnicity, all seemed to be able bodied and it is not a great feeling when you see an effort has been made but you're still left out.
But then that won't bother most readers, I guess.
The arc was provided by the publisher.
This one is all about Michelle Obama. Since I read her autobiography, this picture book could not tell me anything new, but I liked it. The illustrator clearly made a point of depicting diversity, and while this was achieved in regards to ethnicity, all seemed to be able bodied and it is not a great feeling when you see an effort has been made but you're still left out.
But then that won't bother most readers, I guess.
The arc was provided by the publisher.
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