Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou
Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Leire Salaberria Meet Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist.Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Maya Angelou's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 1st September 2016
Little People, Big Dreams: Coco Chanel
Little People, Big Dreams: Coco Chanel by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Ana Albero Meet Coco Chanel, international style icon.Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. This moving 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 designer's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 15th March 2018
Little People, Big Dreams: Jane Austen
Little People, Big Dreams: Jane Austen by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Katie Wilson Meet Jane Austen, the great British novelist. Little Jane was born into a large family with seven brothers and sisters. She grew up reading and writing stories in the English countryside. As an adult, she wrote witty commentaries about landed gentry in a way that no one had ever done before, portraying young women who bravely made their own choices. These novels made Jane one of the most loved British writers of all time. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile of the author's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 6th June 2019
Little People, Big Dreams: Stephen Hawking
Little People, Big Dreams: Stephen Hawking by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Matt Hunt Meet Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author.When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving 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 brilliant physicist's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 4th February 2020
Little People, Big Dreams: Muhammad Ali
Little People, Big Dreams: Muhammad Ali by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Brosmind Meet Muhammad Ali, "the greatest" boxer of all time.When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. This moving 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 Greatest's" life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 7th April 2020
Little People, Big Dreams: Bob Dylan
Little People, Big Dreams: Bob Dylan by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Conrad Roset Meet Bob Dylan, the iconic singer-songwriter, poet, and artist.Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened, with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry and music in clubs and cafés in Greenwich Village. There, he recorded a number of albums that made him one of the most influential musicians of history. This fascinating 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 musician's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 7th April 2020
Little People, Big Dreams: Vivienne Westwood
Little People, Big Dreams: Vivienne Westwood by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Laura Callaghan Meet Vivienne Westwood, the flame-haired fashion designer and impresario. When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a working class girl from England could make a living in the art world. But after discovering her passion for design and jewellry making, she erupted onto the fashion scene with a bang. Vivienne's designs became iconic, and she became famous for letting her clothes speak for themselves. This moving 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 designer's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 26th May 2020
Little People, Big Dreams: David Bowie
Little People, Big Dreams: David Bowie by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Ana Albero Meet David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists. This moving 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 musician's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 26th May 2020
Little People, Big Dreams: Elton John
Little People, Big Dreams: Elton John by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Sophie Beer Meet Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music.As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill, and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving 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 musician's life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 13th October 2020
Little People, Big Dreams: Andy Warhol
Little People, Big Dreams: Andy Warhol by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Timothy Hunt Meet Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist. Little Andy was the tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from Slovakia who lived in Pittsburgh. Sketchbook glued to his hand, he loved every minute of drawing, but he was too shy to show his work to others, even to his family! As an adult he got a chance to publish his first illustration for a glamorous magazine. He turned his attention to the ordinary, like soup cans he ate from for lunch every day. He showed the world that the ordinary objects could POP, and founded a cultural movement. This moving 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 artist’s life. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 4th May 2021
Little People, Big Dreams: Michelle Obama
Little People, Big Dreams: Michelle Obama by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Mia Saine Meet 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. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 20th July 2021
Little People, Big Dreams: Pablo Picasso
Little People, Big Dreams: Pablo Picasso by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara & Teresa Bellon Meet Pablo Picasso, one of the world’s greatest artists in the 20th century. Little Pablo grew up in an artistic household and after drawing his first painting at nine years old. His dad was an art teacher and helped grow his son’s talent, teaching him to use oil paints. He moved first to Barcelona and then to France, where he achieved significant success, and went on to becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His artistic style inspired many movements in art, music and literature, which we still see today. This incredible series of books makes the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding little ones to change the world! Material: Board Dimensions: Size: 24cm x 19.5cm / 32 pages Published: 4th January 2022