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jess_mango's review
5.0
We love the Little People, Big Dreams series of picture books. Each one focuses on a real life person who has done something inspirational in their life. This new book in the series focuses on Malala Yousafzai. Malala grew up in Pakistan and loved attending her all girls school. Then the Taliban took over the region and shuttered all of the girls' schools and implemented other rules that seriously restricted what people could do. Malala spoke up about the rights of girls to attend school. This angered some in the Taliban and Malala ended up getting shot but she survived and continued to fight for access to education.
This is truly an inspirational story and we especially loved it because my boys are half Pakistani so they liked learning about someone from Pakistan. As always, the books if overflowing with colorful illustrations and has additional learning resources at the end of the book. Highly recommend!
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
This is truly an inspirational story and we especially loved it because my boys are half Pakistani so they liked learning about someone from Pakistan. As always, the books if overflowing with colorful illustrations and has additional learning resources at the end of the book. Highly recommend!
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Malala Yousafzai' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Manal Mirza is the 57th book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Malala was born in Pakistan and loved to learn. Then her country was taken over by a regime that didn't want girls to learn. She spoke out about it and risked her life, and became a modern day hero.
There is so much to love about this series, especially how diverse the range of subjects are. The art is rich and warm in palette this time around and I loved the details on the pages.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Malala was born in Pakistan and loved to learn. Then her country was taken over by a regime that didn't want girls to learn. She spoke out about it and risked her life, and became a modern day hero.
There is so much to love about this series, especially how diverse the range of subjects are. The art is rich and warm in palette this time around and I loved the details on the pages.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
ashley_po's review
5.0
The drawings were beautiful and the story was told in a way that could help children understand but also not terrify them too much. Must have for every picture book collection. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!
annieb123's review
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Malala Yousafzai is a new biography aimed at young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. Due out 16th March 2021 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
Isabel Sánchez Vegara writes accessibly in clear and understandable language. The illustrations are colorful, whimsically engaging and very well done. The art by Manal Mirza is very appealing and rich in small subtle details which invite a closer look. The text is always honest and explains scary things (the Taliban for example) in age-appropriate and non-confrontational language.
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition. It also includes a short photo timeline with some highlights from Malala's life thus far.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Malala Yousafzai is an incredible, intelligent, gifted, and brave young woman, the youngest Nobel Laureate, and a wonderful role model.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Malala Yousafzai is a new biography aimed at young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. Due out 16th March 2021 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
Isabel Sánchez Vegara writes accessibly in clear and understandable language. The illustrations are colorful, whimsically engaging and very well done. The art by Manal Mirza is very appealing and rich in small subtle details which invite a closer look. The text is always honest and explains scary things (the Taliban for example) in age-appropriate and non-confrontational language.
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition. It also includes a short photo timeline with some highlights from Malala's life thus far.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Malala Yousafzai is an incredible, intelligent, gifted, and brave young woman, the youngest Nobel Laureate, and a wonderful role model.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
izzyproudfoot's review against another edition
5.0
My son liked this, he was in awe. My little girl found it scary, which it is but that's her life. I thought it was beautiful and a lovely way to teach my children more about her.
bet27's review
4.0
A great addition to this series. Having read Malala's memoir, they did a decent job distilling her story down to the main points. I especially like the illustrations in this one--so vibrant and richly patterned.
nessma's review
4.0
— thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for providing me with the e-ARC for #MalalaYousafzai in exchange for an honest review.
actual rating: 4.5 stars.
this was the perfect short story introduction for young children to malala yousafzai, one of the most important figures that deserve recognition and admiration. i really loved the colorful art style and the simplicity of the text, but my only complaint is that it’s too short. even for children, this could’ve been stretched out a little bit more. nevertheless, i’d buy this if i found it in the bookstore for sure because it’s so pretty!
actual rating: 4.5 stars.
this was the perfect short story introduction for young children to malala yousafzai, one of the most important figures that deserve recognition and admiration. i really loved the colorful art style and the simplicity of the text, but my only complaint is that it’s too short. even for children, this could’ve been stretched out a little bit more. nevertheless, i’d buy this if i found it in the bookstore for sure because it’s so pretty!
novellyness's review
5.0
Malala's story is both heart-breaking and incredibly hopeful. This is a beautifully illustrated edition from the Little People, Big Dreams series. Malala is a current activist in our world standing up for the rights of children and the importance of education for all. Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrator Manal Mirza created a wonderful edition of Malala's story for a younger audience.
I am grateful to be able to read a digital ARC of this story and would highly recommend copies for all children, libraries, and educators. Thank you Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this story in exchange for an honest opinion.
Little People, Big Dreams: Malala Yousafzai by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publishing on: March 16, 2021
Rating: 5/5
I am grateful to be able to read a digital ARC of this story and would highly recommend copies for all children, libraries, and educators. Thank you Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this story in exchange for an honest opinion.
Little People, Big Dreams: Malala Yousafzai by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publishing on: March 16, 2021
Rating: 5/5