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Mahatma Gandhi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrations by Albert Arrayas

5 out of 5 🌟The Father of India Little People, Big Dreams  are short children books about exceptional people  who changed the way we’re looking at the world now.  They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction  to savor along with your tiny humans.  I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. Each book in the series is illustrated by different artists with their unique style that even non-art-savvy like me can appreciate.  'Mahatma Gandhi'  is painted by Albert Arrays with pencils and watercolors and his images fit perfectly into a very tea-like climate of British colonies from a century ago. The story itself depicts the life of Mohandas (who then became Mahatma Gandhi) as an activist who made his non-violent fight towards India freedom.  Even if this short book is destined for children, it contains a lot of information concentrated on an encyclopedic-style page at the end. Most importantly, eve...

Greta Thunberg by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Anke Weckmann

Little People, Big Dreams   is a series of short books for children about extraordinary people who change the way we’re looking at the world now. It’s an enjoyable piece of non-fiction kids’ literature to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. Each book in the series is illustrated by different artists with their unique style that even non-art-savvy like me can appreciate.  'Greta Thunberg'  is decorated by Anke Weckmann and her  pictures put a smile on my face reminding me of 'Pippi Longstocking' book I read as a child. The read is appropriate for 1–2G readers or read-along with parents for younger ones. It's informative and compelling for both adults and children. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and feelings are my own.

Jean-Michel Basquiat by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrations by Luciano Lozano

5 out of 5 🌟 Playful and charming biography Little People, Big Dreams  are short books for children about exceptional people who shaped our world. They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction to enjoy by children. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. What I especially like about the series ‘ Little People, Big Dreams’  are simple and friendly illustrations to make children feel it was truly made for them. 'Jean-Michel Basquiat' was illustrated by Luciano Lozano who did a great job creating playful and charming cartoonish artworks.   I love reading about new things along with my son and the l ife of Jean-Michel Basquiat was a learning curve for both of us.  Even if this short book is destined for children, it contains a lot of information concentrated on an encyclopedic-style page at the end. Most importantly, everything is put in a simple and small kids-friendly way that also speaks to ...

Jesse Owens by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrations by Anna Katharina Jansen

5 out of 5 🌟 Educational and nicely illustrated Little People, Big Dreams  are short books for children about exceptional people who shaped our world. They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction to enjoy by children. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. What I especially like about the series ‘ Little People, Big Dreams’  are simple and friendly illustrations to make children feel it was truly made for them. Graphics to 'Jesse Owens' were made by Anna Katharina Jensen and they're fit perfectly amid the spirit of the first half of the XXth century with their sepia warm colors. The biography is highly educational and besides Jesse Owens' history, it touches problems of segregation and racism in the United States and in the World. It should be read along with children to help them explain the struggles Jesse Owens had because of his skin color. I love the most in 'Little People, Big Dreams...

Dolly Parton by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrations by Daria Solak

5 out of 5 🌟 Adorable illustrations for a short & sweet story Little People, Big Dreams  is a series of short books for children about extraordinary people who change the way we’re looking at the world now. It’s an enjoyable piece of non-fiction kids’ literature to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites. I must admit, as a person born and raised in Europe, I didn’t know much about Dolly Parton's history and early years. Hence the book was enjoyed by the whole family and we all learned about Dolly’s life and listen to her songs together. What a great family bonding evening! What I really liked about the series ‘ Little People, Big Dreams’  are simple and friendly illustrations to make children feel it was truly made for them. While younger children can be engaged in ‘show-and-tell’ activities, the older ones can try their drawing skills and make their own Dolly. D...

Billie Jean King by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

4.5 out of 5🌟 Great read to make kids familiar to the word  equity Little People, Big Dreams  is a series of short books for children about extraordinary people who change the way we’re looking at the world. It’s an enjoyable piece of non-fiction kids’ literature to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are becoming one of my favorites. I’m not an art-savvy person, so please forgive me to call this graphic style childish but I mean it in a good way only. Every page spontaneously puts a smile on my face because the illustrations remind me of all my favorite books from childhood I read with my mum. Billie Jean King  is significantly longer than  David Bowie’s  book I read before. Therefore it’s more appropriate for 1–2G readers or read-along with parents for younger ones (but honestly, I read it myself alone, no shame here!). I prefer it to be longer, hence more informative and ...