Mary Shelley by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

This entry into the charming Little People, BIG DREAMS series takes a look at the creator of one of literature and film’s most enduring characters. From a young age, Shelley loved to write. That passion stayed with her through adulthood. During a gathering at Lord Byron’s, he issued a challenge- each attendant had to write a (ghost) story. It is from this that her most well-known publication grew- Frankenstein. At the end is a section with more detailed information on Shelley’s life. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great! Well worth stocking in libraries, and as part of a teacher’s classroom aids. 

***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

Zaha Hadid by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Zaha Hadid by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara focuses on the true story of one of Iraq’s most inspirational architects. From a young age, Zaha exhibited great creativity. She would go on to found her own architectural firm, and design some of the most impressive buildings of modern day. The end of the book contains a more detailed look at her life, using language suited for much older readers. As with all the books in this series, there’s plenty of quirky art to bring it to life for younger readers.

***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

Dolly Parton by Isabella Sanchez Vegara

Dolly Parton by Isabella Sanchez Vegara is part of the Little People, Big Dreams series that looks at famous people and how they made a difference in the world. We follow young Dolly who came from a big family. Her interest in music was cultivated early. She went on to become one of the most well-known country music singers, as well as a consummate businesswoman. Today, Dolly is known for her theme park of Dollywood, and for her charity work. The end of the book has a more detailed timeline of her life, written more for older readers. I read this with my cubs. We love this series! Highly recommended!

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

Muhammad Ali by Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Muhammad Ali by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is part of the Little People, Big Dreams series that looks at famous people and how they made a difference in the world. We follow young Cassius Clay as he determines to become strong to take on bullies. A punk thief had stolen his bike. He didn’t want to feel powerless, so he took up boxing and found he had a knack for it. He would go on to win several championships, take a stand against war, and become a strong advocate for the disenfranchised. The end of the book has a more detailed timeline of his life, written more for older readers. I read this with my cubs. They love this series. Highly recommended!

***Many thanks to Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an ecopy in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

Stephen Hawking by Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Stephen Hawking by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is part of the Little People, Big Dreams series that looks at famous people and how they made a difference in the world. I loved that Hawking’s family all read while they ate and it wasn’t seen as being antisocial. I after read while eating. Well… I read as often as possible! This story shows the progression of Hawking’s disorder- ALS- and how the doctors only gave him two years to live. I didn’t know he went on a zero-g trip. It must have felt wonderful to be free of the wheelchair for the first time in decades. And he was 65 when he did it! The end of the book has a more detailed timeline of his life, written more for older readers. I read this with my cubs. We love this series! Highly recommended!

***Many thanks to Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an ecopy in exchange for a fair and honest review.