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.

Joy by Corrinne Averiss

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fern and on how she wants to collect all the "joy" in the world and give back it to her Nanna, her grandmother, will touch anyone who reads this astounding story. Those colorful illustrations done by Isabelle Follath are very eye-catching also.

The collaboration of the author, Corrinne Averiss, and the illustrator made this book simply amazing because the story and drawings truly connect with each other. I'm a young adult and has no children of own, but I'm quite fond of reading children's story because of how they exude positivity and will leave you smiling after reading. And I hope that the story of "Joy" may also bring happiness to anyone who will read it.

Today I'll Be a Unicorn by Dana Simpson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I didn't expect that this graphic novel is just a 6-pages storybook for young kids. If you are familiar with the author Dana Simpson and her Heavenly Nostrils series, you knew already that the books target middle graders and young adults. As for "Today I'll Be a Unicorn," it is intended for kids ages 7 and below. Although this latest book by Simpson is for younger readers, fans of the graphic novel series will still love this release.

This Is a Taco! by Andrew Cangelose

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Taco by Cangelose and Shipley is a cute and funny story that even adults, such as I, will be delighted to read. In the beginning, the storyteller gives facts about squirrels but the character Squirrel made reading much interesting because of how funny he reacts to the trivia being discussed. This 30-page children's picture book is a marvelous and worthy to read, even if you're already way beyond the target audience of this book.

This Is a Whoopsie! by Andrew Cangelose

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was able to read the ARC of This Is a Taco! that was also written and illustrated by Andrew Cangelose and Josh Shipley. I like the aforementioned book because of how informative and amusing it was, so I'm really glad that there's a new children's book released by this two. Aside from some of the facts mentioned in the book about the animal being focused, the story and the illustrations are quite funny to read. I like this book but I still love and prefer the first book that they have published.

The Treasure Bag by Errol Fern

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After I'm done perusing this upcoming children's storybook of the author, my initial reaction was that the tragic ending is not suitable for the target audience of the book. However, through proper guidance of parents and educators, young kids could be able to grasp the moral of the story.

Another great technique is by using a different scenario, e.g., a lot of Filipinos choose to work abroad to be able to provide for their families at home and because of the distance, their kids grow up without one or both of their parents around. And more often than not, these kids do not have a close relationship with them and reaching out to them is not that easy.

Parents usually desire to give everything especially to their kids and in expense, being with their children and seeing them grow is just one of the precious things that they cannot be able to witness. The Treasure Bag is an excellent storybook that imparts to young minds that material things are impermanent and family is more valuable than trivial stuff. Older readers, such as parents, will also be reminded of this great lesson that being and spending time with family is more important than just accumulating wealth and giving them luxury.

Grandad Mandela by Zindzi Mandela

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grandad Mandela is a cute children's storybook that will help parents and teachers to introduce the great Nelson Mandela to young kids. This 20-page book will also present to young readers about what is apartheid, colonization, and volunteering is. There are a lot of moral lessons that kids will learn from reading this marvelous little book, notably forgiving your enemies and standing up for what is right.

Rusty The Squeaky Robot by Neil Clark

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rusty The Squeaky Robot is an adorable children's picture book that I'm quite certain that will be loved by the young readers. This 14-pages storybook with charming illustrations and a cute story will surely delight kids from 6 and below, which is the target audience of this book.