Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world’s most beloved writers and speakers. 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 Maya Angelou’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!
SHARE THEIR BIG DREAMS – Show the little people in your life that legendary artists, feminists, scientists, explorers and civil rights leaders all started as kids, just like them, when you read these inspiring stories with your children.
EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC – Each story uncovers the lives of empowering, outstanding, trailblazing women and features easy-to-understand facts for early readers, plus expressive illustrations that adults will love as well.
AN IMPORTANT SERIES – Delve into the background and critical contributions of authors Agatha Christie or Maya Angelou, pilot Amelia Earhart, physicist Marie Curie, artist Frida Kahlo or activist Rosa Parks.
GREAT GIFT – Books are a wonderful addition to any child’s home library, and make a great present at a baby shower to help build up the baby’s collection.
HARDCOVER – Perfect for ages 4-8.
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