
Description
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 biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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
Publisher | Frances Lincoln Ltd |
Publish Date | February 05, 2019 |
Pages | 24 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781786032614 |
Dimensions | 6.1 X 4.9 X 0.9 inches | 0.3 pounds |
About the Author
Lisbeth Kaiser is a children's book author and copywriter. She specialises in children's books about revolutionary people. 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, recognising the best feminist books for young readers. 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
"packs an emotional punch" - Entertainment Weekly
"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
"Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'" - Kirkus
"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
" "Informative text...smartly illustrated... Another batch of successful instalments in the series" " - School Library JournalA SLJ
""We're obsessed with the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series" " - MotherMag
""packs an emotional punch" " - Entertainment Weekly
""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
""Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'" " - Kirkus
""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
"packs an emotional punch" - Entertainment Weekly
"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
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