Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Maria Isabel SĂĄnchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for childrenâs books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, SĂĄnchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. 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. â
FRAU ISA is an artist and illustrator who lives in Vienna, Austria. She paints with acrylics on canvas as well as using digital media. She runs a small graphic design company with her husband, Oliver. www.waldundschwert.com
âThe 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 complexityâÂ
Irish Times
âBrilliantly accessible and inspiringâÂ
Rhino Reads
<p>Best childrenâs books for spring - âStrikingly illustrated, theyâre superb first biographies for younger readers.â</p>
The Huffington Post
âOne childrenâs books series trying to fight back⌠by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams.âÂ
Toronto Star
<i>"As well as highlighting her achievements, the book quietly emphasises how wonderful the imagination can be, and how this can inspire others, too. This is shown even through the illustrations, as Agatha's creations spill out across the pages." </i>
Book Trust
âA QUIRKY kids biography seriesâ
The Voice
<i>'This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Marie's life at the back. Engaging illustrations are a real feature of the book and they combine with the easy-to-read text to give a good introduction. Check out the rest of this excellent series too.'</i>
Parents in Touch
'Sumptuously illustrated hardbacks, they take the life stories of famous women in history and retell them in a child-friendly way'
Daily Mail
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Maria Isabel SĂĄnchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for childrenâs books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, SĂĄnchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. 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. â
FRAU ISA is an artist and illustrator who lives in Vienna, Austria. She paints with acrylics on canvas as well as using digital media. She runs a small graphic design company with her husband, Oliver. www.waldundschwert.com