Stevie Wonder
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Stevie Wonder tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned musician.
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara crafts engaging narratives centered on the childhoods of influential women. Her writing style is both entertaining and conversational, making her an ideal author for young readers encountering biography. By presenting iconic figures in their youth, she allows children to connect with their early lives. Her work serves as a wonderful introduction to inspiring life stories.







Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Stevie Wonder tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned musician.
Desde su silla, Stephen Hawking recorrió el tiempo y el espacio en busca del origen del universo, demostrando que los agujeros negros emiten radiación. Físico, astrofísico, cosmólogo, divulgador científico... La inmensa profundidad de sus conocimientos, su fina ironía y su tremenda determinación le convierten en una de las mentes más brillantes de la historia.
Collects fifty biographies from around the world--including authors, musicians, scientists, and activists--who were born between 1790 and 2003.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Steve Irwin tells the inspiring true story of the Australian animal lover and wildlife conservationist.
From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Louis Pasteur tells the story of the the French chemist and the father of modern medicine.
The Queen follows the story of young Lilibet, who would grow up to become Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Yoko Ono tells the story of one of the most visionary artists of the 20th nd 21st century.
"Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though life was hard, Harriet persisted. She used all of her strength and bravery to escape slavery and journey north on the Underground Railroad. Harriet made the dangerous mission back to the South many times, fighting her whole life to bring others with her to freedom."--Goodreads
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Wilma Mankiller tells the inspiring story of the Native American activist and first female Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes is a boxed gift edition set of three books—Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, and Greta Thunberg—from the best-selling series.
From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Kamala Harris tells the incredible story of the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the USA.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who was crucial to the discovery of the double helix in DNA.
Anne Frank was born in Germany to a loving family. But when World War Two broke out, Anne and her family had to hide in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Here, Anne wrote her famous diary, describing her belief in people's goodness and her hopes for peace. After the war, her diary captured the hearts of the public and she became one of the most important diarists of the 20th century. This story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Neil Armstrong tells the inspiring story of the first person to every step foot on the moon.
Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, this board book version of Muhammad Ali tells the inspiring story of the greatest boxer of all time.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Coco Chanel tells the inspiring story of the most famous fashion designer in the world.
Inspire kids with the glittering story of pop superstar Taylor Swift! This talented singer-songwriter began as a little country girl with a big dream. Growing up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, Taylor fell in love with country music after attending her first concert at age six. Despite facing challenges at school, she persevered and took her first steps toward stardom by recording a demo of cover songs to send to Nashville record labels. Realizing she needed to express herself, she began writing her own lyrics and melodies, showcasing her natural talent. After signing with a record label, her debut album, 'Taylor Swift', quickly gained popularity, leading to a number one single on the country charts. Her second album, 'Fearless', blended country and pop, catapulting her to fame and earning her a Grammy. As she continued to write heartfelt lyrics loved by millions, Taylor remained steadfast in her beliefs and self-confidence. This powerful book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, and a biographical timeline, making it a timeless addition to the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, which highlights the lives of remarkable individuals who started as dreamers. The series offers inspiring messages for children in various formats, including board books for toddlers and expanded stories for beginning readers.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Nikola Tesla tells the story of the brilliant scientist and inventor who advanced scientific thought by a generation.
Little People, BIG DREAMS Alexander von Humboldt tells the story of the famous explorer and naturalist.
Discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Learn about the incredible life of Albert Einstein, the inspiring theoretical physicist, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate .
This installment of the bestselling series introduces young readers to the inspiring life of a notable figure, highlighting their significant achievements and contributions. Through engaging illustrations and accessible text, it encourages children to dream big and pursue their passions. Each page emphasizes themes of perseverance, creativity, and the importance of believing in oneself, making it a perfect introduction to influential personalities for young audiences.
Now in board book! Introduce your littlest one to the world-famous painter. Told in simpler sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read out loud to little dreamers. This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world - and is now in available in a board format for little hands! These books make the lives of these role models accessible for the youngest children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
In this new series, discover the lives of outstanding people 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. The second book follows Frida Kahlo, whose desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a solo exhibition in America. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Frida's life at the back.
Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world
As a young child growing up in Germany's Black Forest, Jürgen played many sports, but football was his favourite. He always took a strategic approach to the game and enjoyed captaining his childhood teams. After a career on the pitch, he found his true calling as a football manager. With his determination, empathy and talent, he led several teams to victory. This inspiring story of the great football manager features a fact and photo section at the back.
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author.
Although he didn’t do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans, and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic naturalist’s life."Pequeña & Grande" (aka "Little People, Big Dreams") is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
Introduce your child to the life of Charles Dickens, the great author of classic literature including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and many more.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jesse Owens tells the inspiring story of this track and field legend.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jean-Michel Basquiat tells the inspiring story of this pioneering American artist.
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music.
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life. Little Josephine grew up in St Louis, Missouri during segregation. But Josephine loved to dance and perform and dreamed of being on stage. When she grew up, Josephine defied expectations and left for Paris, where audiences fell in love with her. She fought against segregation her whole life and kept going with style, whatever was thrown in her way. 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!
"Introduce your little one to the world's most celebrated female pilot. Told in simple sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read aloud to little dreamers."--Back cover
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous writer, in this true story of her life.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Pele tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned footballer.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Prince tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned singer-songwriter.
In this board book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist.
"From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, J. R. R. Tolkien tells the story of one of the most beloved fantasy writers of all time. In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author and forefather of the fantasy genre. Little John experienced lots of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around. After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves and wizards as J. R. R. Tolkien. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer's life"--Publisher's description
The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity Irish Times
Kylie Minogue is an inspiring picture book all about a sweet Australian girl who became a soap actress and then a global pop superstar!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape- shifter, performer, supermodel and host of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Greta Thunberg tells the inspiring story of this courageous climate activist.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ayrton Senna tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned racing driver.
Colour in 15 of your favourite icons from the best-selling Little People, Big Dreams series.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Louise Bourgeois tells the inspiring story of this talented sculpture artist.
Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Wilma Rudolph tells the inspiring story of this remarkable sprinter.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, David Bowie tells the inspiring story of this famous singer-songwriter and musician.
Now in board book! Introduce your littlest one to the Nobel Prize winning scientist. Told in simpler sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read out loud to little dreamers. This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world - and is now in available in a board format for little hands! These books make the lives of these role models accessible for the youngest children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
This board book introduces young readers to David Bowie's extraordinary life, highlighting his journey from a small-town boy to a rock legend. Through simple sentences and charming illustrations, it inspires children to dream big, showcasing the message that even the greatest stars start with a dream.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Freddie Mercury tells the inspiring story of the fabulous frontman who was one of the greatest rock stars to have ever lived.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Mozart tells the inspiring true story of the world-renowned classical musician and composer.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist.
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Aretha Franklin tells the inspiring story of 'The Queen of Soul'.
Learn about the incredible life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maria Montessori tells the inspiring story of this pioneering teacher and researcher.
Junior Magazine: Empowering books EVERY child should read. Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time! New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the inspirational life of the First Lady of Song,from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem, to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: 'It's not where you come from, but where you're going that counts.' With stylish and quirky illustrations and a facts and photo section 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!
Marie Curie's love of knowledge led her to make huge discoveries in the fight against cancer, and win the Nobel Prize for Physics.
Junior Magazine: "Empowering books EVERY child should read." New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of iconic actress Audrey Hepburn, from her early life during World War Two, to ballet school, her acting career and UNICEF work. 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!
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, in this true story of her life. 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!
From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book profiles the life of Harry Houdini, from his humble beginnings as a child living in poverty, to his transformation into history's most famous magician and escape artist
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Iris Apfel, the vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Bruce Lee tells the inspiring story of this martial artist and Hollywood film star.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Amelia Earhart tells the inspiring story of the fearless female flier.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Elvis tells the inspiring story of the iconic singer-songwriter who helped popularise rock and roll around the world.
Learn about the incredible life of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Little Michelle grew up on the south side of Chicago in a loving, connected family. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others, and her dad was her greatest inspiration. When Michelle met Barack Obama, she was already a trailblazing lawyer and activist. Using her platform to advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate, Michelle became history's most powerful First Lady
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hans Christian Andersen, the father of fairy tales.
"Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer's life."--By publisher
"In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of this iconic singer-songwriter, poet and artist. Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened, with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry and music in clubs and cafés in Greenwich Village. There, he recorded a number of albums which made him one of the most influential musicians of history. This fascinating book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life." -- (Source of summary not specified)
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India, in this true story of his life. As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values. But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country—ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free-thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as 'Mahatma' meaning 'great soul'. With innovative illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful people of the world.
As a child, Ada Lovelace had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated herself to studying. Her work with the famous inventor, Charles Babbage, on a very early kind of computer made her the world's first computer programmer. This inspiring story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back.
Irish Times: The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people 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. The book follows Agatha Christie, who taught herself to read at the age of five, on her journey to becoming the most famous crime writer of all time. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Agatha's life at the back.
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Princess Diana, the beloved princess known for her kindness. Diana, who worked as a primary school teacher, captured hearts when she married Prince Charles in a globally televised ceremony. She quickly rose to fame, using her platform to raise awareness for various charitable causes, including land mines and the AIDS crisis. Notably, she was among the first public figures to openly discuss eating disorders, highlighting her own struggles with bulimia and emphasizing the importance of seeking help for recovery. Despite her challenges, Diana dedicated her life to making the world a kinder place, earning her the title of the princess of the people. This inspiring book features stylish illustrations and additional facts, including a biographical timeline and historical photos that celebrate her life. The Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces children to remarkable individuals, showcasing how each began as a child with a dream. The series offers empowering messages for all ages, with formats ranging from simple board books for toddlers to expanded stories for beginning readers, and even themed boxed sets. Inspire the next generation of changemakers with this engaging series!
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Megan Rapinoe tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned footballer.