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WELCOME, DREAMERS!
Welcome to the new home of Little People, BIG DREAMS, the best-selling biography series for kids by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.
Discover 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. Told as a story, with a facts and photos section at the back, this sweet series for kids celebrates triumph over adversity through some of history’s favorite characters.
Now with more than 3.9 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.
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NEW RELEASES
Gloria Steinem
Illustrated by Lucila Perini
Amanda Gorman
Illustrated by Queenbe Monyei
Michael Jordan
Meet Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Little Michael wanted to be the first at everything—especially if that meant beating… Read more »
Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers
Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this keepsake treasury featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series. Learn… Read more »
Kamala Harris
Illustrated by Lauren Semmer
Meet Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected Vice President of the USA Little Kamala used to… Read more »
Marilyn Monroe
Illustrated by Ana Albero
Meet Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star. Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend’s house – where she… Read more »
Artists
An all-new board book introducing the youngest dreamers to the world’s best-loved artists. “Hello little artist! Let’s learn about painters, and sculptors, and designers. There’s… Read more »
Leaders
An all-new board book introducing the youngest dreamers to the world’s best-loved leaders. “Hello little leader! Let’s learn about braveness, and boldness, and kindness. There’s… Read more »
Iris Apfel
Illustrated by Kristen Barnhart
Meet Iris Apfel, the vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon. Growing up in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family events. Her… Read more »
Rosalind Franklin
Illustrated by Naomi Wilkinson
Meet Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who was crucial to the discovery of the double helix in DNA. Little Rosalind was born in London to a… Read more »
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Illustrated by Judit Orosz
Meet Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the beloved supreme court justice. Little Ruth’s mom taught her to be a lady—which meant to be her own independent self.… Read more »
Michelle Obama
Illustrated by Mia Saine
Meet Michelle Obama, the iconic first lady, advocate, lawyer, and author. Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family.… Read more »
Mindy Kaling
Illustrated by Roza Nozari
Meet Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live.… Read more »
Andy Warhol
Illustrated by Timothy Hunt
Meet Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist. Little Andy was the tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from Slovakia who lived… Read more »
RuPaul
Illustrated by Wednesday Holmes
Meet RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mom that… Read more »
MEET THE CREATORS
THE AUTHOR
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. 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.
THE ILLUSTRATORS
Featuring the art and styles of more than 70 different artists from around the world, Little People, BIG DREAMS is a celebration of illustration.
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