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Emmeline Pankhurst | Little People, BIG DREAMS | Hardcover | Children’s Book on Biographies
Emmeline Pankhurst | Little People, BIG DREAMS | Hardcover | Children’s Book on Biographies
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Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, meet Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspiring women's rights activist who changed the world for future generations of women.
As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting for women's voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world. 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 activist's life.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity ” — Irish Times
“These books are designed with admirable simplicity… the difficult, often traumatic detail of an entire life is distilled with tremendous skill into its essence; the result is age-appropriate for yet unpatronising to five-year-olds, and hums with a sense of transgressive inspiration ” — The Times Literary Supplement
“Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers. ” — The Huffington Post
“This small, stylish book...will introduce young children to the suffragists and their cause...explained in a simple, inspirational way, and leavened by Ana Sanfelippo’s charming illustrations ” — New York Times
“A gorgeously designed series of books about achieving great things after dreaming big as a child. This simply told tale of the suffragettes opens up a world of whys about how the world used to be... Packed with great, easy-to-read facts at the back for avid minds ” — Smallish
“Empowering books EVERY child should read... Yes they are all women but these stories have captured both boys and girls... A must for every child's bookshelf. ” — Junior Magazine
“Brilliantly accessible and inspiring ” — Rhino Reads
“If I had to pick a favourite series of children’s picture books, Little People, Big Dreams would definitely be up there... Educational, inspiring and empowering for young girls, we plan to collect the entire set. ” — Bambino Goodies
“A QUIRKY kids biography series ” — The Voice
“One children’s books series trying to fight back… by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams. ” — Toronto Star
“Sumptuously illustrated hardbacks, they take the life stories of famous women in history and retell them in a child-friendly way ” — Daily Mail
Reading age: 6 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 4-7 year olds discovering what fairness means, and a rousing pick for future changemakers.
Details: Hardcover | 32 pages | 24.0 × 19.5 cm
About the Creators: Lisbeth Kaiser is a children’s book author and copywriter. She specialises in children’s books about revolutionary people. Two of her books in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maya Angelou and Emmeline Pankhurst , were selected for the ALA’s Amelia Bloomer Book List, recognising the best feminist books for young readers. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children. ANA SANFELIPPO studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, specialising in typography. She uses acrylics and inks in her illustrations, and creates artwork for patterns, products, books and magazines. She also lectures at the University of Buenos Aires.
Publication details
- Series
- Little People, BIG DREAMS #8
- Published
- 2017
- Publisher
- Frances Lincoln Children's Books
