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Chris Hoy

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For every book sold, a donation will be paid to Maggie's, a charity that helps families living with cancer. Discover the life of Sir Chris Hoy, the cycling champion who became an inspiration to millions. As a boy growing up in Scotland, Chris loved nothing more... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Chris Hoy

Little People, BIG DREAMS Chris Hoy takes readers on an inspiring journey through the life of a cycling legend, from a determined young boy to a record-breaking Olympic champion. Β A must-read for young dreamers and sports fans alike.Β 

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For every book sold, a donation will be paid to Maggie's, a charity that helps families living with cancer. Discover the life of Sir Chris Hoy, the cycling champion who became an inspiration to millions.

As a boy growing up in Scotland, Chris loved nothing more than racing around on his BMX and dreaming of becoming a champion. He wasn't the fastest cyclist at first, but did that stop him? No! He quickly learned the value of hard work and perseverance, equipping him with the tools he needed to push forward.

With determination, courage, and relentless effort, he went on to become one of the greatest cyclists of all time, winning six Olympic gold medals and eleven world titles!

But Chris's story doesn't end at the finish line. After retiring, he became an author, writing books to inspire children and young athletes to chase their dreams. In 2024, he showed remarkable courage once again, by openly sharing his cancer diagnosis and offering hope through his strength.

With lively illustrations and fascinating facts, Chris Hoy takes young readers on an inspiring adventure through Chris's incredible journeyβ€”showing that with passion, perseverance, and a dream to follow, anything is possible!

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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.

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805700418

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Edita Hajdu

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 32

About the Author

MariaΒ Isabel SΓ‘nchez Vegara,Β born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, SΓ‘nchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteenΒ years forΒ clients in top advertising agencies, her books combineΒ creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationshipΒ between children and pop culture. ​ Edita Hajdu is a freelance illustrator with over ten years of experience. She has illustrated children's books, magazines and advertising materials. She is also a mother of two and loves to illustrate children's games and toys. She is currently based in Bratislava, Slovakia.

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