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Captain Tom Moore

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Captain Tom Moore, by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, is a children's book that tells the inspiring story of Captain Tom Moore, who became a national hero in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book covers his life journey, highlighting his determination and resilience as he embarked on a fundraising walk for the NHS at the age of 100. Through simple storytelling and engaging illustrations, young readers learn about courage and the impact one person can make.
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You might like this book if you're interested in learning about the remarkable life of a determined individual who inspired a nation through courage and perseverance. This children's book provides an engaging and heartwarming introduction to a real-life hero, perfect for young readers who enjoy stories about resilience and making a difference.

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Captain Tom Moore

Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Captain Tom tells the life story of the WW2 veteran who inspired a nation to keep giving.

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From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Captain Tom Moore, the veteran who raised over £30 million for the NHS during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Once there was a humble boy from Yorkshire called Tom, who was born with his feet firmly on the ground. His determination and courage saw him and his comrades through the worst crisis the world had ever known: World War Two. So when a new crisis struck in 2020, just before his 100th birthday, Captain Tom knew just what to do.

Aiming to raise £1,000 for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden, his story soon became known all over the world, with people donating so much that he quickly raised over £30 million! Captain Tom's story shows us that, by coming together, we can dream bigger than ever, and that when the going gets tough, you just have to keep on walking.

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 Captain's life.

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.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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The children's book by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara about Captain Tom Moore is praised for its inspirational and educational value, teaching children the importance of determination. It is described as a charming and beautifully illustrated biography, making it a delightful read for young audiences and a thoughtful gift.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711262072

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Edition: Illustrated Edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christophe Jacques

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

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