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Maya Angelou (Volume 4) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 4) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 9, 2016

by Lisbeth Kaiser (Author), Leire Salaberria (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 1,138
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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist.

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 biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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!
 
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Little People, BIG DREAMS
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    680L
  7. Dimensions
    8 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  9. Publication date
    August 9, 2016
  10. ISBN-10
    1847808891
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1847808899
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Discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist!

When Maya was little, she and her brother took the train to live with their grandmother.

Maya didn’t speak very much, until a friend showed her some wonderful books and how nice it is to read out loud.

And when she read out loud, she gave everyone her favorite thing: Hope.

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Gr 1–3—Very simple biographies introduce famous women to young readers. Each selection highlights the accomplishments of its subject but does not go into detail. The lack of specificity, however, makes difficult topics more manageable for a child audience. In Maya Angelou, for example, the text says that Maya's mother's boyfriend "attacked her" and as a result Maya did not speak for five years. A significant event in Angelou's life is included but in an age-appropriate way. The illustration style for each book is different and seems chosen to suit the subject. In Maya Angelou, cartoon-style images appear strong and solid, reflecting Angelou's determination to overcome obstacles in her life. Amelia Earhart employs an airier, less representational art style that matches Earhart's sense of adventure and mystery. Observant readers will find small jokes, such as in a suburban scene in Earhart where most houses have a car parked alongside but one house has a rocket ship. Back matter includes photographs and a few more details about the topic person. The books are factual, without invented dialogue, but no sources are listed. Briticisms appear in Earhart, with terms such as learnt rather than learned. VERDICT These books serve as attractive overviews of the people profiled, but children will need further resources to get a full perspective of the subjects' lives.—Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA

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“packs an emotional punch”―Entertainment Weekly

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

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

“Informative text…smartly illustrated… Another batch of successful instalments in the series” ―School Library Journal SLJ

“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

“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

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frances Lincoln Children's Books; Illustrated edition (August 9, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1847808891
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847808899
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 680L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 1,138

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Lisbeth Kaiser is a bestselling children's author. She is currently writing the new WHO WAS? Board Books series, including "Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?" and "Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?," illustrated by Stan Chow. Two of her books in the internationally bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, "Maya Angelou" and "Emmeline Pankhurst," were selected for the ALA's Amelia Bloomer Book List, recognizing the best feminist books for young readers. Lisbeth has also written extensively for Broadway theater, tech, and retail. She lives in Brooklyn with her adorable husband and distinguished daughters.

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Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book Maya
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
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Very nice and students enjoyed listening to it.
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Rikki Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars These books are amazing
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BUY THE BOOK! I love how educational this whole series is.
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Marcela Perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable!
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I have been reading this book to my daughter since she was a baby. Now she's 5 years old and reads it herself.
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Brandon Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend. Education meets entertainment.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016
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I bought this book for my 5 year old daughter. She absolutely loves it!!! This is a wonderful opportunity to teach her about very important people, while still keeping it appropriate to her age/comprehension level. It's akin to teaching American history using the Broadway show, Hamilton, but for children. The story is engaging, and educational. Truly pleased!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and enlightening
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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This book breaks the mold of children's books and teaches them about an American heroine. The story is well written, and keeps the attention of my 2 boys (3yrs and 18 mos). Both educational and enlightening it's a great addition to curious childrens book library!
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Elad
5.0 out of 5 stars Black History
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A Black History Month purchase for my niece. I would recommend it for any time of the year. I met Ms. Angelou which fascinated my niece niece.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
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Great for young minds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love these books!
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2021
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I think they're a great gifts for kids. I bought a few to make a set, hopefully they enjoy them.
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Jennifer Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2022
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My little one loves these books before bed. A great range of people for them to get to learn about. Beautiful child friendly illustrations. Traumatic parts of her life dealt with very well for little ones.
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Weidelt
5.0 out of 5 stars Süße Biografie
Reviewed in Germany on March 21, 2020
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Super schöne Geschichten auf Englisch. Schön kindgerecht geschrieben
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Leire
5.0 out of 5 stars Divertido y educativo
Reviewed in Spain on November 19, 2018
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Como todos los de la colección, educativo y bonito.
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Ludique, inspirant et amusant
Reviewed in France on June 18, 2018
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Offert à ma fille de 10 ans, elle a adoré!! Les illustrations sont géniales! Bravo pour ces ouvrages magnifiques!
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