Common Sense Media Review
By Susan Faust
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Informative and inspiring biographies, past and present.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
The LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS series offers over 100 biographies of notable people in many fields from many places, both in the past and the present. Subjects range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Taylor Swift, from Mohammed Ali to Evonne Goolagong, from Jane Goodall to Vanessa Nakate, Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, RuPaul, Megan Rapinoe, Laverne Cox, David Bowie, Bruce Lee, Greta Thunberg, Beyoncé, and so many more. Many historical events are covered and explained to provide context. Photos, a biographical timeline, and additional information are in the back matter of each biography.
Is It Any Good?
This informative and inspiring biography series for young readers focuses on a wide-ranging group of over 100 notable people or "dreamers" from many times and places are all well worth knowing. In the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, each person's life is distilled into a succinct and accessible biography that follows a prescribed format, tone, and style. The varied art by more than 70 different illustrators often complements the text. Emphasis is on setbacks and challenges to be overcome, achievements, and fulfilling dreams. Personal problems are not overlooked. Kids might have particular fields of interest and read just one or two books, or they might like reading about notable people and zip through the series. These biographies build knowledge of the world (e.g., art, history, and STEM). They also inspire perseverance and encourage kids to follow their own dreams.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about any biography in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series and consider what "big dreams" the person had. What big dreams do you have?
What challenges did the "dreamer" face? How were those challenges met? Do you have a challenge in your own life? What might you do to meet it?
What character traits does the person have that contributed to their success? What character traits do you have? How might they help you?
Do you like biographies? Why or why not?
How do you feel about the art? Can you draw yourself doing something that you love?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Borghild Fallberg
- Genre : Biography
- Topics : Activism , STEM , Adventures , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along ) , History
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Curiosity , Empathy , Integrity , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
- Publication date : June 11, 2024
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 7
- Number of pages : 32
- Available on : Paperback, Hardback, Apple Books
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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