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jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
I've read quite a few of the Little People BIG DREAMS series and they are all awesome. This one about David Bowie is a great addition to the series. The picture book biography tells of the life of David Bowie from the time he was a music-loving young boy until he was a music icon. The illustrations are colorful and appealing to young kids. It was great to read about what inspired David to pursue a career in music and the book can serve as inspiration to any littles who may love music.
hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
What a fun book! I loved learning about Bowie in such a sweet way.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'David Bowie (Little People, Big Dreams)' by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Ana Albero is a read aloud book about a famous pop star.
David Bowie was born to a normal family, but even in childhood, he was anything but normal. He loved music and dance, but had his own ideas about what that looked like. He grew up liking rock and jazz and that would influence his later music. He had his own fashion style. A fight with a friend left him with a permanently dilated pupil that gave him a strange look. His career took off when he wrote Space Oddity and decided to keep reinventing himself.
I loved the last line of this book: "And by never being afraid to be himself, little David became the most unique star who ever fell to Earth."
These books really get the essence of who they are about. The illustrations in this one are great and have hints about who David Bowie would become sprinkled in the drawings. Included is a timeline with pictures of David Bowie.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
David Bowie was born to a normal family, but even in childhood, he was anything but normal. He loved music and dance, but had his own ideas about what that looked like. He grew up liking rock and jazz and that would influence his later music. He had his own fashion style. A fight with a friend left him with a permanently dilated pupil that gave him a strange look. His career took off when he wrote Space Oddity and decided to keep reinventing himself.
I loved the last line of this book: "And by never being afraid to be himself, little David became the most unique star who ever fell to Earth."
These books really get the essence of who they are about. The illustrations in this one are great and have hints about who David Bowie would become sprinkled in the drawings. Included is a timeline with pictures of David Bowie.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
mielybooks's review against another edition
3.0
Contenido
Seguimos con esta serie tan bonita de personas pequeñas que soñaron en grande y se volvieron historia ✨
Esta vez le toca a : David Bowie
Siempre pense que usaba pupilentes o que tenia la enfermedad de los ojos diferente
Seguimos con esta serie tan bonita de personas pequeñas que soñaron en grande y se volvieron historia ✨
Esta vez le toca a : David Bowie
Siempre pense que usaba pupilentes o que tenia la enfermedad de los ojos diferente
lileuw's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not a Bowie fan, but I do recognise all the things he's done for self expression and he's a great example for little kids! I really liked this one, and made me realise that he's even a better rolemodel than I thought :)
skrtariana's review
3.0
slightly inaccurate but i love that this book open the door to bowie for children. start em young
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
David Bowie is a new biography for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and they all manage to pack an impressive amount of detail in these little books in an age-appropriate and accessible manner.
Due out 2nd May 2019 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it'll be 32 pages and will be available in hardcover, and ebook formats.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. The gentle and sweetly humorous illustrations were well done. I loved the series of pictures of Bowie through his different stage incarnations. The art by Ana Albero is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The illustrations are rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look (like the little green alien who appears in cameos throughout the book).
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Bowie was an intelligent and important cultural icon.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
David Bowie is a new biography for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and they all manage to pack an impressive amount of detail in these little books in an age-appropriate and accessible manner.
Due out 2nd May 2019 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it'll be 32 pages and will be available in hardcover, and ebook formats.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. The gentle and sweetly humorous illustrations were well done. I loved the series of pictures of Bowie through his different stage incarnations. The art by Ana Albero is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The illustrations are rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look (like the little green alien who appears in cameos throughout the book).
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Bowie was an intelligent and important cultural icon.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
bibliotequeish's review
4.0
I love the little people, Big dreams series.
Fast and informative reads, the perfect length with bright pictures that old and young alike will enjoy,
I found this one shorter than others I have read, but still very enjoyable.
Fast and informative reads, the perfect length with bright pictures that old and young alike will enjoy,
I found this one shorter than others I have read, but still very enjoyable.
zoes_human's review against another edition
lighthearted
3.0
A picture book biography with adorable and colorful art appropriate for ages 5 to 8. It incorporates a simple version of David Bowie's life with a loving message that individuality should be embraced.