Short biographies for kids

Welcome to the home of Little People, BIG DREAMS, the best-selling biography series for kids by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.

Discover the lives of key figures from throughout history, from creatives and activists to scientists and politicians. Told as a story, with a facts and photos section at the back, every story begins with that person as a small child. Containing figures from many different experiences, backgrounds and journeys, the series aims to develop children’s empathy and their understanding of the world.

Now with more than 12 million copies sold worldwide, the series continues to grow and expand, introducing children around the world to a diverse range of figures from all walks of life.

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“Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.”

—HuffPost

“Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Informative text…smartly illustrated… Another batch of successful installments in the series.”

—School Library Journal

“We're obsessed with the ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ series.”

—Mother Mag

"...adorable illustrations…packs an emotional punch.”

—Entertainment Weekly

Harry Styles

Illustrated by Lizzie Knott

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time. From a young age, little Harry loved singing… Read more »

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Yayoi Kusama

Illustrated by Ryoko Ichikawa

Learn about incredible story of Yayoi Kusama! The groundbreaking contemporary artist who covered the world in dots.  Little Yayoi grew up in Japan and loved… Read more »

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David Beckham

Illustrated by Fernando Martín

Learn about inspiring story of David Beckham! The much-loved footballer who grew up dreaming of scoring goals for his favourite team. Little David always knew… Read more »

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Patrick Mahomes

Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten

Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew up dreaming of being a baseball player. Little Patrick grew… Read more »

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Katherine Johnson

Illustrated by Jemma Skidmore

Learn about the incredible story of Katherine Johnson! The trailblazer whose calculations changed the future of space exploration. Little Katherine loved learning and her favourite… Read more »

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Mary Kom

Illustrated by Jen Khatun

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mary Kom, one of the world’s greatest… Read more »

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Salvador Dali

Illustrated by Mariona Tolosa Sisteré

Learn about the incredible life of Salvador Dalí, one of the pioneers of the Surrealism movement. Little Salvador was born in Figueres, Spain, in the… Read more »

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Illustrated by Martin Le Lapin

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the talented pilot and… Read more »

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Dream Big Bingo

Dream Big BINGO! is a bingo game with a difference! Choose an inspirational figure and collect all the qualities they need to fulfil their dreams.… Read more »

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Vincent van Gogh

Illustrated by Alette Straathof

Learn about the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world’s most influential and best-loved artists. Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spending… Read more »

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Leonard Cohen

Illustrated by Agathe Bray-Bourret

Learn about the incredible life of Leonard Cohen, the inspiring singer-songwriter who shared songs about hope, love, loss and everything that makes us human. Little… Read more »

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Stan Lee

Illustrated by Ana Albero

Be inspired by the amazing life of Stan Lee, the comic book genius who created Spider-Man, The Hulk and Iron Man! Little Stan grew up… Read more »

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Simone Biles

Learn about the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the mental-health advocate and record-breaking athlete. Growing up in foster care, Simone’s gymnastics training was an anchor in… Read more »

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Rafa Nadal

Illustrated by Rocio Ledesma

Learn about the incredible life of Rafa Nadal, the dedicated sportsperson who’s tenacity and drive has inspired young athletes across the world. Little Rafa was… Read more »

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Usain Bolt

Illustrated by Karen Crosbie

Discover the life of Usain Bolt. Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketeer and sprinter from a young age. His… Read more »

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