Little People, Big Dreams Series
Presenting the lives of pioneering figures for younger readers, the Little People, Big Dreams series is a marvel of clarity and colour. From Jane Austen to Martin Luther King, each book provides an age-appropriate overview of an iconic life in simplified text and bold, captivating illustrations. Inspirational and enlightening, these volumes are an essential addition to any child’s bookshelves.
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The life and work of our greatest living naturalist is given the exquisite Little People, Big Dreams treatment with simple text and bold illustration highlighting David Attenborough’s incredible story for younger readers.
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The life and actions of the inspirational footballer and Waterstones Book of the Year nominee are beautifully rendered for young readers in this timely addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series.
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From a young princess to seventy years on the throne, this beautifully illustrated addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series celebrates the life and work of Britain’s much-loved and much-missed monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Little People Big Dreams series alights upon one of the greatest footballers of all time, highlighting not just his sublime soccer skills but also his sterling work off the pitch helping the most vulnerable in society.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, David Bowie tells the inspiring story of this famous singer-songwriter and musician.
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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.
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From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Florence Nightingale tells the story of the nurse and healthcare reformer.
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Discover the life of Mary Anning, the first paleontologist and daring fossil hunter.
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The life of the ground-breaking physicist retold for young readers through clear, concise text and vibrant illustrations in this excellent addition to the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series.
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Learn about the incredible life of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Rosa Parks tells the inspiring story of the 'Mother of the Freedom Movement.' 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.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Anne Frank tells the inspiring story of the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public.
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The first book in the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Coco Chanel tells the inspiring story of the first lady of fashion.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, Amelia Earhart tells the inspiring story of the great American aviator.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Marie Curie tells the inspiring story of one of the world's most famous scientists.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, Frida Kahlo tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned painter.
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Inspiring very young children to follow Nelson Mandela's example, this beautifully illustrated entry in the Little People, Big Dreams series recounts the events of a remarkable life in a clear and accessible way.
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The life of the legendary Civil Rights activist is celebrated in this exquisite addition to the Little People, Big Dreams range. Making King’s inspiring work accessible to younger readers, whilst not eliminating the struggles and ultimate tragedy of his death, this is a sensitively handled and beautifully illustrated volume.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Bruce Lee tells the inspiring story of this martial artist and Hollywood film star.
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Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, John Lennon tells the inspiring story of the world-renowned Beatle.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Muhammad Ali tells the inspiring story of 'the greatest' boxer of all time.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Emmeline Pankhurst tells the inspiring story of this brave activist who fought for women to achieve their right to vote.
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Learn about the incredible life of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Charles Darwin tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned naturalist.
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One of the most iconic activists of our age gets the Little People Big Dreams treatment with Anke Weckmann’s bold artwork perfectly complementing the clear, precise text of Sanchez Vegara. The ideal introduction to an essential life, this is another terrific entry in a highly collectable series.
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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.
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New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Zaha Hadid, the Queen of Architecture.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ada Lovelace tells the inspiring story of the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron who became the world's first computer programmer.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Dolly Parton tells the inspiring story of this extraordinary singer-songwriter and businesswoman.
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In this board book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist.
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The life and career of the much-loved wrestler and film star recounted for little ones in another inspiring addition to the hit series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Stephen Hawking tells the inspiring story of the brilliant physicist and author.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Prince tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned singer-songwriter.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ayrton Senna tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned racing driver.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Harriet Tubman tells the inspiring story of this courageous abolitionist's life.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ella Fitzgerald tells the inspiring story of one of the most influential jazz singers of all time.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Vivienne Westwood tells the inspiring story of this flame-haired fashion designer and businesswoman.
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The fascinating story of how Charles Dickens became a Victorian literary giant retold for younger readers as part of the groundbreaking Little People Big Dreams series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ernest Shackleton tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned explorer.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jane Goodall tells the inspiring true story of the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, Jane Austen tells the inspiring story of one of the most loved British writers of all time.
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Josephine Baker tells the incredible story of the world-famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Mae Jemison tells the inspiring story of the first Black woman to travel into space.
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A Sticker Activity Book full of all of your favourite characters from LPBD
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maya Angelou tells the inspiring story of this speaker, writer and civil rights activist.
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The life story of the inspirational first lady retold with clarity and passion for younger readers in this beautifully illustrated entry to the Little People, Big Dreams series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Stevie Wonder tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned musician.
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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
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A striking addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series, Sanchez Vegara and Lozano’s picture book retelling of the life of the street art pioneer is both entertaining and informative. Through bold illustration and simple text, Jean Michel Basquiat’s story comes vividly to life.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Mother Teresa tells the inspiring story of this nun and missionary's incredible life.
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate .
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Another brilliantly executed entry in the Little People Big Dreams series, Vegara’s simple text combines with Holmes’s bright and bold illustrations to illuminate the fascinating and inspiring life of supermodel and drag artist RuPaul.
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Discover the incredible life of Pablo Picasso, an inspirational artist from the 20th century, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jane Austen tells the inspiring story of one of the most loved British writers of all time.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, Audrey Hepburn tell the inspiring story of this incredible actress, dancer and UNICEF ambassador.
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Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Aretha Franklin tells the inspiring story of 'The Queen of Soul'.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Agatha Christie tells the story of the most famous crime writer of all time.
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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.
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From the creators of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Little Me, Big Dreams Journal is a beautifully illustrated guided journal featuring quotes from the inspirational characters from the series and confidence-boosting activities.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Dolly Parton tells the inspiring story of this extraordinary singer-songwriter and businesswoman.
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The iconic athlete gets the exquisite Little People Big Dreams treatment, with Sanchez Vegara’s concise text and Jansen’s bold artwork combining to tell a powerful story of determination and decency in the face of cruelty and arrogance.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Steve Jobs tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned entrepreneur.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of David Bowie tells the inspiring story of this famous singer-songwriter and musician.
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The Little People, Big Dreams series tackles the life and career of the iconic Pop artist Andy Warhol in this big, bold and informative picture book for first readers.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Emmeline Pankhurst tells the inspiring story of the brave leader of the suffragettes.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Frida Kahlo tells the inspiring story of this world-famous painter.
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Discover the incredible life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the beloved Supreme Court justice, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Georgia O'Keeffe tells the inspiring story of one of America's greatest artists, a talented painter who broke boundaries.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Stephen Hawking tells the inspiring story of the brilliant physicist and author.
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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
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Wilma Rudolph tells the inspiring story of this remarkable sprinter.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Astrid Lindgren tells the inspiring story of the Swedish author and creator of Pippi Longstocking.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jane Goodall tells the inspiring true story of the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maria Montessori tells the inspiring story of this pioneering teacher and researcher.
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Little People, BIG DREAMS Alexander von Humboldt tells the story of the famous explorer and naturalist.
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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.
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Wilma Rudolph tells the inspiring story of this remarkable sprinter.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Mother Teresa tells the inspiring story of this nun and missionary's incredible life.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Gandhi tells the inspiring story of this peaceful protester and father of India.
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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.
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Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes is a boxed gift edition set of three books - Jane Goodall, David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg - from the bestselling series.
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In this Little People, BIG DREAMS book, discover the true story of Helen Keller, the first deaf-blind person to earn a university degree who toured the world advocating for the rights of disabled people.
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Discover the incredible life of Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing feminist, activist and leader, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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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.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Harriet Tubman tells the inspiring story of this courageous abolitionist's life.
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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.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Megan Rapinoe tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned footballer.
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Discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, the amazing American poet and activist, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Ella Fitzgerald tells the inspiring story of the pioneering jazz singer and First Lady of Song.
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Colour in 15 of your favourite icons from the best-selling Little People, Big Dreams series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Rosa Parks tells the inspiring story of the 'Mother of the Freedom Movement.'
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Celebrating of the power of determination and pulling together, this heart-warming and charmingly illustrated book portrays the beloved Captain Tom in an utterly unforgettable way.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Bob Dylan tells the inspiring story of one of the most influential musicians of all time.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Billie Jean King tells the story of this inspiring tennis player and activist.
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Learn about the incredible life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist, in this board book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Laverne Cox tells the story of the actress and trans pioneer.
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Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Mary Shelley tells the inspiring true story of the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein.
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Gandhi tells the inspiring story of this peaceful protester and father of India.
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