Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a working-class girl from England could make a living in the art world. But after discovering her passion for design and jewellery making, she erupted onto the fashion scene with a bang. Vivienne's designs became iconic, and she became famous for letting her clothes speak for themselves. Young children will...

Discover the inspiring story of Mikaela Shiffrin, a record-breaking alpine skier who battled tough times to become the very best.Mikaela grew up under a snowy mountain in Colorado, USA. Her family were all big fans of skiing and by the age of two she was already gliding all by herself, determined to beat her brother! This was to be a...

Part of the best-selling Little People, Big Dreams series, Harriet Tubman tells the inspiring story of this courageous abolitionist's life. 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...

Part of the best-selling Little People, Big Dreams series, Mother Teresa tells the inspiring story of this nun and missionary's incredible life. Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the...

Discover the inspiring story of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father, political trailblazer and modern-day icon. Alexander Hamilton's childhood was characterized by loss and hardship. Yet with a little help and a lot of tenacity, he travelled to America to pursue an education. Aged 15, he arrived in New York City as an immigrant and an orphan. He studied hard, becoming...

Discover the fascinating story of Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the world-famous Rubik's Cube, and master of creativity and problem-solving! Ernő Rubik was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1944. His mother was a poet and his father a flight engineer. As a child, Ernő loved colours and shapes, design, and geometry. He went to art school but soon realised he...

Learn all about the incredible story of Harry Kane, an inspirational athlete whose determination and hard work helped him become captain of England's football team. Little Harry always knew he wanted to be a footballer. He joined his first club, Ridgeway Rovers, at a young age and worked hard to improve his skills every day. He was soon scouted by...

From a little girl with a love for storytelling to one of the most influential women in the world, this is the remarkable journey of Oprah Winfrey. Oprah's passion for words and stories began in childhood. She read everything she could find, captivated audiences in church, and dreamed of making a difference. With determination and hard work, she won a...

The official card game from the multi-million copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series! Celebrate history's heroes and discover new role models as you play. A family card game with simple gameplay that is quick and easy to learn. Based on the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS biography book series for children by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara: over 9 million...

Discover the inspiring story of Amal Clooney, the inspirational lawyer and human rights activist. Amal Clooney was born in Beirut in Lebanon in 1978. When she was just two years old, her family fled to the United Kingdom to escape the Lebanese Civil War. Amal's mother was a journalist and her father was a businessman and academic, but Amal always...

Calling all Harry Styles fans! From the Little People, BIG DREAMS series comes a brand new activity book all about Harry. Harry Styles and Me is packed full of writing and drawing activities. Little dreamers will learn about Harry's life as they complete the fun and engaging prompts that are designed to stimulate imagination and creativity as they: Create a...

Discover the fascinating story of Hayao Miyazaki, from a wartime evacuee to a legendary and award-winning film maker. Born in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, Miyazaki's father was the manager of Miyazaki Airplane, a company that built fighter planes. Miyazaki's family were evacuated several times during the war, and some of his earliest memories were of bombed-out cities....

Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with a new edition of this beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury, featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling series. Learn more about your favourite dreamers with new in-depth stories in this beautifully-crafted compendium, including 35 new stories. The stories have been rewritten to be appropriate for...

Discover the incredible life of Stormzy, the British singer-songwriter who introduced grime to a new generation of music lovers. Little Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr - nicknamed Stormzy - grew up in South London and always loved to listen to music. Inspired by the grime artists he idolized, he was just eleven years old when he picked up a...

Enjoy the countdown to Christmas like never before with this inspiring collection of 24 mini books! Collected together in a beautiful hardback case with a tie ribbon, each day children can feel the magic of Christmas as they unwrap a new story. Perfect for reading independently or together, uncover the true stories of musicians, authors, designers and change-makers from throughout...

Discover the incredible story of world-renowned composer Tchaikovsky, whose groundbreaking work includes some of the most beloved pieces of classical music. Born in the Ural Mountains in Russia, Tchaikovsky first started taking piano lessons at the age of five. Though his talent for the instrument was obvious from an early age, his parents encouraged him to work hard at school...

Discover the inspiring story of Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and walk in space. Born on the southern coast of England, Tim grew up with a love of adventure. When he was a teenager, he piloted a plane for the first time and discovered he was a natural. He joined the British Army,...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut, and the first-ever black woman in space. When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting off into space on a rocket ship. She was so excited as she watched the Apollo Moon landings, but she...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field - and her...

Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated southern states of America. She contracted polio in her early years, and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning...

This board book version of Wilma Rudolph—from the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series—introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again....

Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Inside each envelope, children will find stories about inspirational people from across the world, from groundbreaking musician Elton John and eco hero Steve Irwin, to freedom-fighter Martin Luther King and visionary artist Frida Kahlo. Discover the incredible lives of these...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be proud of who she was, and all that had come before...

Meet three inspirational women from the arts: Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, and Audrey Hepburn! This boxed gift set of three hardbacks introduces little ones to the lives of these amazing women. Little People, BIG DREAMS: Women in Art is a perfect introduction to these influential figures, offering young readers a captivating glimpse into their extraordinary journeys and achievements.