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Emmeline Pankhurst: My First Emmeline Pankhurst
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This board book version of Emmeline Pankhurst--an international bestseller in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series--introduces the youngest dreamers to this pioneering activist for women's rights. As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting for women's voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this heroic activist, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling 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 hardcover 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!Product Details
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About the Author
Lisbeth Kaiser is a freelance writer and children's book author. Two of her books in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maya Angelou and Emmeline Pankhurst, were selected for the ALA's Amelia Bloomer Book List. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.
Ana Sanfelippo studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, specializing in typography. She uses acrylics and inks in her illustrations, and creates artwork for patterns, products, books, and magazines. She also lectures at the University of Buenos Aires.
Reviews
"We're obsessed with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series" - MotherMag
"Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'" - Kirkus
"Informative text...smartly illustrated... Another batch of successful instalments in the series" - School Library JournalÿSLJ
"One children's books series trying to fight back... by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams." - Toronto Star
"The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity" - Irish Times
""One children's books series trying to fight back... by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams." " - Toronto Star
""We're obsessed with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series" " - MotherMag
" "Informative text...smartly illustrated... Another batch of successful instalments in the series" " - School Library JournalA SLJ
""packs an emotional punch" " - Entertainment Weekly
""The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity" " - Irish Times
""Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'" " - Kirkus
"One children's books series trying to fight back... by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams." - Toronto Star
"We're obsessed with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series" - MotherMag
"Informative text...smartly illustrated... Another batch of successful instalments in the series" - School Library JournalA SLJ
"packs an emotional punch" - Entertainment Weekly
"The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity" - Irish Times
"Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'" - Kirkus
