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Welcome to the home of Little People, BIG DREAMS, the best-selling biography series for kids by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.
Discover the lives of key figures from throughout history, from creatives and activists to scientists and politicians. Told as a story, with a facts and photos section at the back, every story begins with that person as a small child. Containing figures from many different experiences, backgrounds and journeys, the series aims to develop children’s empathy and their understanding of the world.
Now with more than 9 million copies sold worldwide, the series continues to grow and expand, introducing children around the world to a diverse range of figures from all walks of life.
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Stan Lee
Illustrated by Ana Albero
Be inspired by the amazing life of Stan Lee, the comic book genius who created Spider-Man, The Hulk and Iron Man! Little Stan grew up… Read more »
Usain Bolt
Illustrated by Karen Crosbie
Discover the life of Usain Bolt. Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketeer and sprinter from a young age. His… Read more »
Beyoncé
Illustrated by Jade Orlando
Discover the inspiring life of Beyoncé, the chart-topping superstar. Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age,… Read more »
Taylor Swift
Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg
Inspire kids with the glittering story of pop superstar Taylor Swift! This talented singer–songwriter started as a little country girl with a big dream to… Read more »
Kylie Minogue
Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon
Discover the life of Kylie Minogue, the Australian princess of pop! Little Kylie grew up with her parents and her younger sister, Dannii, in Melbourne,… Read more »
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Who Am I
A guessing game with a difference! Choose one of history’s favourite characters – from designers and artists to scientists and activists – and try to… Read more »
Lenny Henry
Illustrated by Diane Ewen
Discover the incredible life of Sir Lenny Henry, the multi-talented comedian, actor, writer and activist. Ever since he was small, Lenny Henry wanted to be… Read more »
Tenzing Norgay
Illustrated by Bandana Tulachan
Discover the life of Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. When Tenzing was young,… Read more »
Sally Ride
Illustrated by Alona Millgram
Be inspired by the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Little Sally grew up in California, USA and soon realised that she… Read more »
Mozart
Discover the incredible life of Mozart, world-renowned classical musician and composer. Wolfgang Mozart first started playing the keyboard at just three years old. Inspired by… Read more »
Leo Messi
Illustrated by Florencia Gavilán
Discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the world’s most skilled and celebrated footballers. As a child, Leo developed his passion for football… Read more »
Princess Diana
Illustrated by Archita Khosla
Discover the life of Princess Diana, the world’s most loved princess. Known for her kind-hearted nature from a young age, Diana touched the hearts of many. She was… Read more »
Olive Morris
Illustrated by Aurelia Durand
Discover the life of Olive Morris, the social justice activist and campaigner. Olive was a child when she moved from the countryside in Jamaica to… Read more »
Vanessa Nakate
Illustrated by Olivia Amoah
Discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate-justice activist. As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about climate change, she thought it was… Read more »
King Charles
Illustrated by Matt Hunt
Discover the life of King Charles! Little Charles always knew that, one day, he would have a big job to do. As the son of Queen Elizabeth… Read more »
MEET THE CREATORS
THE AUTHOR
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
THE ILLUSTRATORS
Featuring the art and styles of more than 70 different artists from around the world, Little People, BIG DREAMS is a celebration of illustration.
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