Little People, BIG DREAMS: Women in Science

Dream Big Bingo

Dream Big BINGO! is a bingo game with a difference! Choose an inspirational figure and collect all the qualities they need to fulfil their dreams.… Read more »

Advent Calendar Book Collection

Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series. The Little People, BIG DREAMS Advent… Read more »

Mary Kom

Illustrated by Jen Khatun

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mary Kom, one of the world’s greatest… Read more »

Taylor Swift

Illustrated by Borghild Fallberg

Inspire kids with the glittering story of pop superstar Taylor Swift! This talented singer–songwriter started as a little country girl with a big dream to… Read more »

Beyoncé

Illustrated by Jade Orlando

Discover the inspiring life of Beyoncé, the chart-topping superstar. Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age,… Read more »

Kylie Minogue

Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

Discover the life of Kylie Minogue, the Australian princess of pop! Little Kylie grew up with her parents and her younger sister, Dannii, in Melbourne,… Read more »

Sally Ride

Illustrated by Alona Millgram

Be inspired by the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Little Sally grew up in California, USA and soon realised that she… Read more »

Princess Diana

Illustrated by Archita Khosla

Discover the life of Princess Diana, the world’s most loved princess. Known for her kind-hearted nature from a young age, Diana touched the hearts of many. She was… Read more »

Olive Morris

Illustrated by Aurelia Durand

Discover the life of Olive Morris, the social justice activist and campaigner. Olive was a child when she moved from the countryside in Jamaica to… Read more »

Vanessa Nakate

Illustrated by Olivia Amoah

Discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate-justice activist.   As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about climate change, she thought it was… Read more »

Louis Pasteur

Illustrated by Shelly Laslo

Discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine. Little Louis was born in France during a time when… Read more »

Shakira

Illustrated by Laura Diez

As a child, little Shakira knew she was born to be performer. Even as a little girl, she was full of natural rhythm and she was obsessed with singing, writing… Read more »

Hedy Lamarr

Illustrated by Maggie Cole

From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy… Read more »

Anna Pavlova

Illustrated by Sue Downing

Little Anna fell in love with ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of just nine-years-old, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet!… Read more »

Queen Elizabeth

Illustrated by Melissa Lee Johnson

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times.… Read more »

Simone Biles

Learn about the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the mental-health advocate and record-breaking athlete. Growing up in foster care, Simone’s gymnastics training was an anchor in… Read more »

David Attenborough

Illustrated by Mikyo Noh

Meet David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a… Read more »

Gloria Steinem

Illustrated by Lucila Perini

Meet Gloria Steinem, the world’s most famous feminist. Gloria realised from a young age that the women were treated differently than men, and that wasn’t… Read more »

Florence Nightingale

Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Growing… Read more »

Amanda Gorman

Illustrated by Queenbe Monyei

Discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America’s astounding young poet and activist. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes

Illustrated by Anke Weckmann

Meet three inspirational Earth Heroes whose love of the natural world inspires them to make a difference: Jane Goodall, Greta Thunberg, and David Attenborough! This… Read more »

Yoko Ono

Illustrated by Momoko Abe

Discover the inspiring true story of Yoko Ono, the artist. When Yoko was little, she had everything she could dream of in Japan, except time… Read more »

Albert Einstein

Illustrated by Jean Claude

Meet Albert Einstein, the legendary scientist. Little Albert grew up in Germany, where it took him four years to formulate his first word. He was fascinated… Read more »

Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers

Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this keepsake treasury featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series. Learn… Read more »

Leaders

An all-new board book introducing the youngest dreamers to the world’s best-loved leaders. “Hello little leader! Let’s learn about braveness, and boldness, and kindness. There’s… Read more »

Artists

An all-new board book introducing the youngest dreamers to the world’s best-loved artists. “Hello little artist! Let’s learn about painters, and sculptors, and designers. There’s… Read more »

Marilyn Monroe

Illustrated by Ana Albero

Meet Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star. Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend’s house – where she… Read more »

Kamala Harris

Illustrated by Lauren Semmer

Meet Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected Vice President of the USA Little Kamala used to… Read more »

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Illustrated by Judit Orosz

Meet Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the beloved supreme court justice. Little Ruth’s mom taught her to be a lady—which meant to be her own independent self.… Read more »

Rosalind Franklin

Illustrated by Naomi Wilkinson

Meet Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who was crucial to the discovery of the double helix in DNA. Little Rosalind was born in London to a… Read more »

Iris Apfel

Illustrated by Kristen Barnhart

Meet Iris Apfel, the vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon. Growing up in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family events. Her… Read more »

Michelle Obama

Illustrated by Mia Saine

Meet Michelle Obama, the iconic first lady, advocate, lawyer, and author. Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family.… Read more »

Mindy Kaling

Illustrated by Roza Nozari

Meet Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live.… Read more »

Malala Yousafzai

Illustrated by Manal Mirza

Meet Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls’ education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate​. When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was… Read more »

Charles Darwin

Illustrated by Mark Hoffman

Meet Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way people see the world. Although he didn’t do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately… Read more »

Mary Anning

Illustrated by Popy Matigot

Meet Mary Anning, the first paleontologist, and daring fossil hunter. When Mary was little, her family was very poor. She used to help her dad… Read more »

Megan Rapinoe

Illustrated by Paulina Morgan

Meet Megan Rapinoe, the world record–breaking soccer player and activist. Growing up in Redding, California, Megan discovered her calling chasing a ball on the school… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Emmeline Pankhurst Book and Paper Doll Gift Edition Set

Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo

Meet Emmeline Pankhurst—the leader of the Suffragettes—in this book and paper doll gift edition set. Read the story of this inspiring activist's life, and role… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Women in Art

Meet three inspirational women from the world of art: Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, and Audrey Hepburn! This boxed gift set of three hardcover books from… Read more »

Rosa Parks

Illustrated by Marta Antelo

Meet Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Freedom Movement." Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an… Read more »

Maya Angelou

Illustrated by Leire Salaberria

Meet Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Black Voices

Illustrated by Lisbeth Kaiser

Meet three inspirational figures from Black culture and history: Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks! This boxed gift set of three hardcover… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Inspiring Writers

Illustrated by Lisbeth Kaiser

Meet three inspirational people from the world of literature: Maya Angelou, Anne Frank, and Jane Austen! This boxed gift set of three hardcover books from… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Music Stars

Meet three inspirational women from the world of music: Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, and Josephine Baker! This boxed gift set of three hardcover books from… Read more »

Marie Curie

Illustrated by Frau Isa

Meet Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize–winning scientist. When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when… Read more »

Frida Kahlo

Illustrated by Gee Fan Eng

Meet Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting… Read more »

Coco Chanel

Illustrated by Ana Albero

Meet Coco Chanel, international style icon. Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how… Read more »

Amelia Earhart

Illustrated by Mariadiamantes

Meet Amelia Earhart, the American aviation pioneer. When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a… Read more »

Maya Angelou

Illustrated by Leire Salaberria

Meet Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event… Read more »

Agatha Christie

Illustrated by Elisa Munso

Meet Agatha Christie, the most famous crime writer of all time. When Agatha was young, she read books every night, but always had her own… Read more »

Vivienne Westwood

Illustrated by Laura Callaghan

Meet Vivienne Westwood, the flame-haired fashion designer and impresario. When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a working class girl from England… Read more »

Dolly Parton

Illustrated by Daria Solak

Meet Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman. Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an… Read more »

Zaha Hadid

Illustrated by Asun Amar

Meet Zaha Hadid tells the inspiring true story of the visionary Iraqi-British architect. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, surrounded by music. She was… Read more »

Mary Shelley

Illustrated by Yelena Bryksenkova

Meet Mary Shelley, the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein. When Mary Shelley was a little girl, she used to write stories beneath the trees… Read more »

Wilma Rudolph

Illustrated by Amelia Flower

Meet Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She… Read more »

Maria Montessori

Illustrated by Raquel Martín

Meet Maria Montessori, the pioneering teacher and researcher. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys.… Read more »

Stephen Hawking

Illustrated by Matt Hunt

Meet Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder… Read more »

Jane Goodall

Illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi

Meet Jane Goodall, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her… Read more »

Simone de Beauvoir

Illustrated by Christine Roussey

Meet Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher and mother of feminism. When Simone de Beauvoir was a little girl, her father would proudly boast… Read more »

L. M. Montgomery

Illustrated by Anuska Allepuz

Meet Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables. Born in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, Lucy Maud Montgomery… Read more »

Georgia O'Keeffe

Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

Meet Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's greatest artists, a talented painter who broke boundaries. As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other… Read more »

Harriet Tubman

Illustrated by Pili Aguado

Meet Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who "never lost a single passenger."  Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though… Read more »

Josephine Baker

Illustrated by Agathe Sorlet

Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent. Josephine Baker was born for the stage. But growing up in segregated St. Louis,… Read more »

Anne Frank

Illustrated by Sveta Dorosheva

Meet Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public. Anne Frank was born in Germany to a loving family. But when… Read more »

Mother Teresa

Illustrated by Natascha Rosenberg

Meet Mother Teresa, along with her message of love and charity. Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje. From an early age,… Read more »

Emmeline Pankhurst

Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo

Meet Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspiring women's rights activist who changed the world for future generations of women. As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by… Read more »

Audrey Hepburn

Illustrated by Amaia Arrazola

Meet Audrey Hepburn, the iconic Hollywood movie star. Audrey Hepburn grew up in Arnhem in the Netherlands. After living through the hardships of World War… Read more »

Ada Lovelace

Illustrated by Zafouko Yamamoto

Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron. Follow the colorful life of Lord Byron’s daughter, from her early love of… Read more »

Ella Fitzgerald

Illustrated by Bàrbara Alca

Meet Ella Fitzgerald, First Lady of Song who once said, "It's not where you come from, but where you're going that counts." Ella Fitzgerald grew… Read more »

Jane Austen

Illustrated by Katie Wilson

Meet Jane Austen, the great British novelist. Little Jane was born into a large family with seven brothers and sisters. She grew up reading and… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS Sticker Activity Book

Featuring coloring, stickers, search & find, connect-the-dots, spot the difference, mazes, and more, in paperback format, discover an activity book companion to the Little People,… Read more »

Little People, BIG DREAMS Coloring Book

Illustrated by Lisbeth Kaiser

Grab your coloring pencils and get creative, with Little People, BIG DREAMS! 15 famous faces are featured in this coloring book accompaniment to the best-selling… Read more »

Rosa Parks

Illustrated by Marta Antelo

Meet Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Freedom Movement." Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an… Read more »

Astrid Lindgren

Illustrated by Linzie Hunter

Meet Astrid Lindgren, who grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew… Read more »

Greta Thunberg

Illustrated by Anke Weckmann

Meet Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were… Read more »

Corazon Aquino

Illustrated by Ginnie Hsu

Meet Corazon Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines. Little Cory was a shy, studious child with a great sense of justice. As a… Read more »

Aretha Franklin

Illustrated by Amy Blackwell

Meet Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul." The fourth of five children, Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the stage at an early age… Read more »

Louise Bourgeois

Illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia

Meet Louise Bourgeois, the inspiring French-American sculptor and installation artist. When Louise was a little girl, her mother died. She learned to express her feelings… Read more »

Billie Jean King

Illustrated by Miranda Sofroniou

Meet Billie Jean King, the tennis star who has dedicated her life to breaking barriers both on and off the tennis court. Billie Jean began… Read more »

Alan Turing

Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay

Meet Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in England, where his best friends were… Read more »

Evonne Goolagong

Illustrated by Lisa Koesterke

Meet Evonne Goolagong, the inspiring indigenous Australian tennis player. Evonne grew up on a hot, dusty farm in Australia. She was the third of eight… Read more »