Little People, BIG DREAMS first came to life because author Maria Isabel had an idea—an idea that blossomed into a dream that came to life in a book series!
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara is the author and creator of the inspirational best-selling series Little People, BIG DREAMS. Growing up in the ’70s in Barcelona, her heroines were Pippi Longstocking, Momo and Tinkerbell, and she felt great admiration for the Spanish poet Gloria Fuertes. She dreamed of becoming a poet just like her one day. It took Maria Isabel almost 40 years and most of her savings to make her dream come true. In 2012, after 20 years of working in advertising, she self-published her first book. Two years later, she released what was meant to be a birth present for her twin nieces, Alba and Claudia: the very first title in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
At the beginning the series was first published in Spain as Pequeña & GRANDE by Alba Editorial, and now Little People, BIG DREAMS is translated into more than twenty languages. Maria Isabel likes to think the success of the series relies on the fact that children love to read real stories about other children achieving great things It gives them the strength and the courage to believe in themselves and dream BIG. As The Independent once said: “What a cool way to drift off to sleep.”
Now with more than 7.5 million copies sold worldwide, the series continues to grow and expand, introducing children around the world to artists, trailblazers, and dreamers who each made a big impact in the world around them.
PABLO PICASSO
Ya de niño parecía que Pablo estaba destinado a ser un gran artista. Tenía una facilidad asombrosa para pintar. Tras dominar todo tipo de técnicas, dedicó su vida al arte. Pero no siempre lo tuvo fácil. Cuando empezó era tan pobre que incluso a veces quemaba sus propios cuadros para mantener su pequeño estudio caliente. Pero Pablo nunca abandonó su sueño y transformó el arte para siempre. Esta es la historia de uno de los artistas más influyentes del mundo.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pablo Picasso, one of the world's greatest artists in the 20th century. Little Pablo grew up in an artistic household and after drawing his first painting at nine years old. His dad was an art teacher and helped grow his son's talent, teaching him to use oil paints.He moved first to Barcelona and then to France, where he achieved significant success, and went on to becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His artistic style inspired many movements in art, music and literature, which we still see today. This powerful 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 Pablo Picasso's life.
SHAKIRA
As a child, little Shakira knew she was born to be performer. Even as a little girl, she was full of natural rhythm and she was obsessed with singing, writing songs and dancing whenever she got the opportunity. At 14 years old she recorded her first album, and although it wasn’t a success, she knew she had found her calling. She persevered, and within four years she had finally got her first hit! She soon became a Latin American icon, winning many awards and creating global hits across the world, becoming widely known as the Queen of Latin Music. With her fame, Shakira started a foundation to help children in her native country, Colombia and other developing countries across the world, providing them with education and the chance of a better future. 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 iconic singer’s life.
FRIDA KAHLO
Frida Kahlo es la pintora más destacada de la historia del arte mexicano y uno de los grandes iconos artísticos del siglo XX. Gracias a sus cuadros -personales y femeninos- y a su asombrosa personalidad -independiente y rebelde-, Frida logró superar la enfermedad y el accidente que marcarían su vida. Un ejemplo de tesón, lucha y valentía que hoy sigue inspirando a millones de mujeres. El segundo título de una colección de cuentos con los que niñas y niños descubrirán quiénes eran y qué lograron las más grandes mujeres de la historia contemporánea. Diseñadoras, pintoras, aventureras, científicas… Mujeres únicas y maravillosas de las que aprender y con las que identificarse. Mujeres que, como Frida, convirtieron un pequeño sueño en una gran historia.
When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. 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 the artist's life.
