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LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR (UK EDITION) /ANGLAIS Hardcover – October 1, 2018

by ISABEL SANCHEZ VEGAR (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 164 ratings
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Simone de Beauvoir era filósofa existencialista, profesora, ensayista, novelista, activista política, intelectual, defensora de los derechos humanos. Simone de Beauvoir representa el compromiso ético con los problemas sociales y políticos de su tiempo. Sus trabajos acerca del papel de la mujer en la sociedad y su obra, El segundo sexo, sirvieron de impulso a los movimientos feministas del siglo XX.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years
  2. Part of series
    Little People, BIG DREAMS
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    9.45 x 7.68 inches
  6. Publisher
    FRANCES LINCOLN
  7. Publication date
    October 1, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    1786032937
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1786032935
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About the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

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Discover designers and artists, scientists and athletes, icons and activists from history and today. All of them achieved incredible things.

Each book features stylish and quirky illustrations by a different illustrator, and a biographical timeline in the back of the book.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is the original biography picture book series for young change-makers.

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Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this keepsake treasury featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed best-selling series.

Also available in board format for the littlest dreamers.

Colouring, activity books, paper dolls, matching games, learning cards, gift sets and more.

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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FRANCES LINCOLN (October 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786032937
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1786032935
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.45 x 7.68 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 164 ratings

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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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¡Hola! My name is Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and I’m a writer and creative director from Barcelona. When I was a little girl, I used to read books under the covers with a flashlight once my mom had turned the light off. I always wanted to be a writer… but when I grew up, I ended up in advertising. It was a lot of fun though; I loved working with directors, photographers, designers, and I also wrote scripts, documentaries and texts for all kind of things.

Then, I decided to self-publish a book that had been in my mind for a long time. One day, one thousand copies of the book arrived at my home – I had no idea what I was going to do with them! I opened a little online shop, offered them to some pretty stores in my neighborhood and, one by one, I sold them all. Soon, publishing houses started to approach me to write books, but I was working on another idea of my own: a series about little people with BIG dreams.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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JudyO
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
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This was a perfect book for my little Simone. It is so fun to read about someone with the same name.
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joseph
5.0 out of 5 stars Love
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
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Love all the books in this line. MUST BUY for anyone!
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Imsherona2
5.0 out of 5 stars How well books are written
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019
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Gift for great-granddaughter
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AnnieB
5.0 out of 5 stars Important and accessible biography for young readers
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018
Simone de Beauvoir is a new young reader book in the series Little People, Big Dreams. Written by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Christine Roussey, it was released 2nd Oct, 2018 by Quarto publishing Frances Lincoln imprint. Aimed at younger readers, it's 32 pages, perfect for a storytime or classroom circle read. It's available in ebook and hardcover formats.

This series is really amazing for its accessibility and charm. These are profoundly important people who have lived through and experienced deeply difficult lives while affecting billions of people past and present. How do you take hugely important peoples' biographies and condense them down into a digestible and appealing format for very young children (and their caregivers)? I wouldn't have the first glimmer of a clue where to even start. The author of the books starts at the subjects' childhoods and moves on to their later lives and experiences.

This particular book and the artist's finesse with settings and postures/expressions is pure charm. Her drawings of Sartre were instantly recognizable and adorable (I giggled out loud) but still managed to convey respect for the subject. Major kudos.

I really love all of these books I've read and reviewed and recommend this one unreservedly. In addition to the biography, there is a short additional bibliography/suggested reading list included at the end of the book.

Lovely book! Five stars

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
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Moriah Conant
5.0 out of 5 stars Feminist Philosopher
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
I love this story of a little girl with a big mind. Even though she knew that she didn't need a man, she found one who "...was not just her soul mate, he was her mind mate, too!"
Yeah, my heart is melting. They didn't marry but had their own love story.

What a powerful story of a young girl who grew into a thoughtful woman.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Amber K Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars Anothet great!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
The Little People Big Dreams series is one I love for non-fiction texts to fill my shelves. They tell many stories of underrepresented people and voices.
Simone de Beauvoir told the story of a woman who balanced a thirst for knowledge, love and independence in a way that inspired and encouraged readers. It will certainly be added to my shelves next month.
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Mia V.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book Series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021
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Such a great book series!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A solid entry in an excellent series
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018
This charmingly illustrated entry in a wonderful series tells the story of Simone de Beauvoir, an early and great feminist thinker. As always in the books by Vegara, a young girl's story is simply and charmingly told.

Simone began life in a wealthy Parisian family whose fortunes changed. As a result, Simone would not have sufficient money for a wedding dowry, but she did get an excellent education. Simone's academic and writing lives are emphasized and the reader also meets the love of her (nontraditional) life, Jean-Paul Sartre.

Favorite quotes from the book:

"Simone thought this was unfair. She had become a feminist before the word even existed!"

"He was not just her soul mate, he was her mind mate, too!"

"And thanks to little Simone, we now know that we're not born men or women-just special human beings with a life full of choices to make."

This book is a lovely reminder of the importance of girls growing up to be women who are free to make choices. Highly recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.
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Kasha
5.0 out of 5 stars Lo recomiendo
Reviewed in Mexico on January 3, 2021
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Mi hija está encantada con este libro. Ya me pidió otros de la misma serie, ya pedí el segundo libro, he estado buscando libros de mujeres que inspiren a mi hija y estos tienen una lectura fácil, entretenida y con mensaje. Solo me hubiera gustado que la cubierta no tuviera terciopelo porque creo que con el uso se puede maltratar fácilmente. Me encantó que al final de libro se muestra una línea de tiempo con fotos de Simone de Beauvoir.
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Mariane beliveau
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2020
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I want them all
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Miss Mary Lovatt
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book and good value for money.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020
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Lovely book and brilliant that we can add this one to our growing collection. Book arrived in the specified time frame, in excellent condition and was good value for money. Thank you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for my niece
Reviewed in Germany on April 30, 2019
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I purchased this book for my niece and it was a smashing hit. I can generally recommend this series of books and the wide variety makes it easy to find the right story for the right person. Beautifully illustrated and a pleasure to read.
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Kiki
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro, mal empaque, llegó dañadísimo de las esquinas!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2021
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La colección de estos libros es excelente! Solo que me llegó maltratado, raspado de las esquinas y lo quería para regalo!
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