J. R. R. Tolkien (Little People, Big Dreams)

J. R. R. Tolkien (Little People, Big Dreams)
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 071125785X

From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, J. R. R. Tolkien tells the story of one of the most beloved fantasy writers of all time

J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711257868

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author and forefather of the fantasy genre. Little John experienced lots of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around. After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves, and wizards as J. R. R. Tolkien. This inspiring 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 writer’s life. 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!

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Inspiring Writers

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Inspiring Writers
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2019-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711243212

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Inspiring Writers is a boxed gift edition set of three books—Maya Angelou, Anne Frank, and Jane Austen—from the best-selling series.

Alexander Von Humboldt

Alexander Von Humboldt
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Little People, BIG DREAMS
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711271224

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer. As a kid, Alexander wasn’t a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently to his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn’t quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realised he’d found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer, travelling the world to document all kinds of plants and species. This inspiring 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 scientist. ​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!

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Little People, BIG DREAMS
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711258945

Introduce your child to the life of Charles Dickens, the great author of classic literature including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and many more.

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood
Author: Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-03-04
Genre:
ISBN: 1786037564

New in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of 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 jewelry 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. 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!

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711270716

Discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, the amazing American poet and activist, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1786037874

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India, in this true story of his life. As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values. But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country—ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free-thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as 'Mahatma' meaning 'great soul'. With innovative illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful people of the world.

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Little People, BIG DREAMS
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711259445

From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book profiles the life of Harry Houdini, from his humble beginnings as a child living in poverty, to his transformation into history's most famous magician and escape artist

Little People, BIG DREAMS Matching Game

Little People, BIG DREAMS Matching Game
Author: Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Rock Point
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1631065866

Featuring 20 outstanding women from the internationally best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series—including famous scientists, writers, activists, artists, and adventurers—this stylishly illustrated matching game is an entertaining way to inspire and sharpen the minds of little dreamers everywhere. Discover inspiring female role models by matching the famous faces of: Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, Josephine Baker, Coco Chanel, Agatha Christie, Marie Curie, Simone de Beauvoir, Amelia Earhart, Ella Fitzgerald, Anne Frank, Jane Goodall, Audrey Hepburn, Frida Kahlo, Ada Lovelace, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Geogia O’Keefe, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Mother Theresa, and Harriet Tubman. Written by the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS author Mª Isabel Sánchez Vergara, this remarkable matching game includes: A beautifully designed 9.5” × 9.5” box 20 pairs of cards to match A 9” × 9” educational biography card that provides a synopsis of each role model’s life and achievements, including the dates that they lived With three different ways to play, this game offers endless hours of fun and learning. With two or more players, lay the cards in row and, for each turn, turn two over and look for a match. You’ll need to use your observation, concentration, and memory skills to win! You can also use them in a storytelling memory game, where one person begins a story using any card, then the players take turns repeating the story and then adding new characters elements with each turn. You can alsoplay on your own by mixing the cards up and looking for matches, or use the cards as storytelling prompts. 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!