Jane Austen by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book lovers would definitely know who Jane Austen is, may they have read one or several of her works or not. All of her novels have movie adaptations already, therefore people are more aware of her and her writings. In this Little People, Big Dreams' installment, those who are not familiar with Jane Austen's life story will now have a brief chance to read about her. I didn't know that her own love story didn't prosper and this gave her an idea to write a similar story.

One of the notable lessons that young readers will get from this children's book is if you set your heart into something, you will achieve it as long as you have the dedication to do it just like Jane Austen's hope to be a writer someday. Another great message is that turn the negative into positive or try to make something good from a setback.

Jane Goodall by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jane Goodall's dedication to anthropology and respect to animals, especially to chimpanzees, is a great influence to everyone, notably to the young readers of this children's storybook. Her passion and dedication to fulfill her dream to study animals are also quite inspiring. Despite that she can't afford to go to a university, she did everything she can to accomplish her goals even to this day.

A beautiful person, inside and out, Jane Goodall is one of the role models that young kids should look up to. Her vision to set awareness on the African jungles starting to disappear, and the protection of the wildlife animals and their natural habitat are the vital information that this book wants to impart to all readers. Undoubtedly, this is another great book in the Little People, Big Dreams book series that parents and teachers should grab for their children and students.

Anne Frank by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Diary of Anne Frank is the very first book about the Holocaust that I've read when I was still young. I was already in my adolescence years when I read it and her life story made an impact on me. When I saw that the Little People, Big Dreams has dedicated a children's story book about this remarkable young lady, I immediately grabbed the chance to check it out.

I love how this particular book is different from the other book in the series because of how it was vividly illustrated by Sveta Dorosheva. The images of Anne Frank, her family, and Adolf Hitler was drawn in detailed, and looking at them is like seeing their real photos. The story of Anne Frank was also beautifully summarized and narrated by Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This children's storybook is a great introduction to discuss to young readers about what is the Holocaust and what happened during World War II.

Harriet Tubman by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even though Little People, Big Dreams is a children's storybook, I'm a fan of this series because it's not only eye-catching and entertaining to read, but it is quite informative. And who says that children's storybooks are for young kids only, right?

I never knew who Harriet Tubman is but through this picture book, I learned about how an important person she is in freeing slave people and standing up for equal rights for her fellow African-Americans. Her story tells us that we should fight for what we believe and to never give up to achieve what we dream. Educational material and also an inspirational, not only for young readers but also for adults.

Georgia O'Keeffe by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to this brilliant children's book series, I was introduced to the marvelous artworks by Georgia O'Keeffe. I was not aware who she is but through this picture book intended for kids, I discover how great an artist she is. Also, her dream of showing to the world that beauty is all around us, even in a tiny flower, sets an inspiration to everyone, This is another lovely story in the series that will be cherished by both young and adult readers.

Mr. Mergler, Beethoven, and Me by David Gutnick

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mr. Mergler, Beethoven, and Me is based on a true story which was written by David Gutnick and drawn by Canadian illustrator Mathilde Cinq-Mars. It is a charming story of a little girl who was lucky to be taught by Mr. Daniel Mergler, and how she still honors him as time goes by. I reckon that the author was a student by Mr. Mergler when he was young, and this children's storybook could serve as both a memoir and a way of Gutnick to show his gratitude to his Maestro.

Rosa Parks by Lisbeth Kaiser

SYNOPSIS:
 New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, ' The Mother of the Freedom Movement', in this inspiring story. In this true story of an inspiring civil rights activist, Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights.

In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world.

From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

 

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MY RATING: ★★★★★ The life story of Rosa Parks is a very good way on teaching kids to treat everyone with equality. This children's book should be promoted so that a lot of young readers will be inform of the absurdity of racism. We may not be aware of it, but racism still do exist even at present. It always up to the parents, teachers, or guardians of children to teach them that whatever color or from wherever you came from, we are all coequal. Lastly, Rosa Parks' bravery and standing up for what is right also set as an example and inspiration not only to children but also to adults.

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