Summary Every legend has its beginning. This Little People, Big Dreams collection contains two bestselling box sets from the inspiring series. Inspiring Artists and Writers includes five books about some of their generation’s most extraordinary creative minds. Trailblazing Men has five stories about men who changed the world. Don’t miss out on these beautiful picture book biographies of legendary figures such as Gandhi, David Bowie and Coco Chanel. Each hardback book is gorgeously bound and presented in full colour. The books have a premium feel but are durable enough for little hands. Each box set also comes with a pull-out poster with questions about the people featured in the books to assist learning. You’ll love to share these books with your loved ones and talk about the lessons you can learn from these fantastic life stories when it comes to your own life. The Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara has sold more than 3.9 million copies worldwide and is an incredibly popular non-fiction resource for parents through the way it presents facts compellingly and colourfully. Maria was born in Barcelona, Spain, dreamed of being a poet, but used to work in advertising. She now works with a wide variety of different illustrators to bring the stories of a diverse range of icons to life. The series began as a birth present for Vegara’s nieces. They remain an excellent gift for newborns and their parents, as well as toddlers taking their first steps into reading. They’re a conversation starter centrepiece to any kid’s picture book collection. These books are the perfect way to introduce young people to some of the most significant personalities of the last century, from a range of different fields. The books included in this set range from highly-regarded Mexican painter Frida Kahlo to theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. By taking children through the lives of these unique figures, you can open them up to the range of their own possibilities and encourage them to make their own dreams. Little People, Big Dreams: Inspiring Artists and Writers & Trailblazing Men is a great value bundle of two incredible gift sets that will be treasured for a long time to come. Don’t hesitate to add these books to your birthday and holiday shopping. We stock many beautiful picture books at Books2Door, as well as some excellent non-fiction. Keep checking back on our website for new stock and more bestsellers. Testimonials “Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.” - HuffPost “Stirring encouragement for all ‘little people’ with ‘big dreams.’” - Kirkus Reviews "Empowering books EVERY child should read." - Junior Magazine "A stylish book … a great stepping stone to non-fiction." The Guardian Family Review Titles in this collection: Inspiring Artists and Writers Maya Angelou Anne Frank Frida Kahlo Coco Chanel Audrey Hepburn Trailblazing Men Muhammad Ali David Bowie Stephen Hawking Bruce Lee Mahatma Gandhi From the publisher Maya AngeloAll of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Maya Angelou, from her early traumatic childhood to her time as a singer, actress, civil rights campaigner and, eventually, one of America's most beloved writers. Anne Frank Little Anne was born in Germany to a liberal Jewish family. But when the Nazis came into power she was forced to go into hiding with her family. With innovative illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. Frida Kahlo When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Coco Chanel Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. Audrey Hepburn The colourful life of iconic actress Audrey Hepburn, fro