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teacher_may's review
4.0
A short read to get kids interested in the life of Shakira. I appreciate the inclusion of her Arabic name and culture in the book (within the first few pages), as well as accomplishments made in her childhood inspired her to follow her dreams. I love that this series includes a short timeline at the end highlighting in more detail pivotal moments in Shakira's life. This is currently a classroom favorite!
This is a great book (series) for reluctant readers and middle grade grade readers with a lower reading level.
This is a great book (series) for reluctant readers and middle grade grade readers with a lower reading level.
rynniereads's review
3.0
This children's book provides a very brief biography of the singer Shakira. The book is very surface level providing brief snippets of information over drawings. The illustrations were a bit odd. In every single depiction she looks short and fat. Shakira is short but she has never been fat. I also laughed very hard at the fact the book chose to focus on there charitable contributions when she is actively under investigation for tax fraud in several countries.
theliterateleprechaun's review
5.0
This is a fantastic tribute to an inspiring Latina. I dare you to read it without shaking your hips or moving your lips!
Readers will learn about the origins of Shakira’s name, her introduction to the music and beats she’s now known for, as well as the pledge she’s followed through with upon reaching stardom. Her life may have begun under a shroud of grief, but little Shakira danced and sang her way out of it. In fact, she never stopped singing and is now known as the Queen of Latin Music.
Children will love the fantastic illustrations, some of the best I’ve seen in this series. With so much to feast their eyes upon, reading will have to follow at a slower pace!
This book is a perfect introduction to a discussion about what makes Shakira so popular. Discussions will include her desire to mix “English with Spanish, rock with pop, Indian clarinets with Arabic tambourines, old African riffs with fresh new beats” and in the process encourage everyone to enjoy sounds from around the world.
This book about a little Columbian girl who had a big dream is one you’ll want to purchase for all the little ones in your sphere of influence who can’t sit still because they, too, are full of rhythm.
I was gifted this copy by Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Readers will learn about the origins of Shakira’s name, her introduction to the music and beats she’s now known for, as well as the pledge she’s followed through with upon reaching stardom. Her life may have begun under a shroud of grief, but little Shakira danced and sang her way out of it. In fact, she never stopped singing and is now known as the Queen of Latin Music.
Children will love the fantastic illustrations, some of the best I’ve seen in this series. With so much to feast their eyes upon, reading will have to follow at a slower pace!
This book is a perfect introduction to a discussion about what makes Shakira so popular. Discussions will include her desire to mix “English with Spanish, rock with pop, Indian clarinets with Arabic tambourines, old African riffs with fresh new beats” and in the process encourage everyone to enjoy sounds from around the world.
This book about a little Columbian girl who had a big dream is one you’ll want to purchase for all the little ones in your sphere of influence who can’t sit still because they, too, are full of rhythm.
I was gifted this copy by Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
librarianryan's review
informative
fast-paced
4.0
This book was well done. It was both interesting and entertaining. And this is one of the rare cases in this series where the picture story is quite a bit different from the timeline story at the end. The picture story left questions that were filled in by the timeline story. So often in these books, one just repeats the other. The illustrations are typical of the series, but one thing they do need to be wary of is laying dark lettering over dark backgrounds. There are many pages, especially purple pages, that are hard to read.
lilymaemonster's review
4.0
I love this book!
This is a nice way for young children to learn about Shakiras life!
Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book!
This is a nice way for young children to learn about Shakiras life!
Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book!
robertod2004's review
5.0
With thanks to the author, publishers Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
This is another fantastic instalment in the Little People Big Dreams series, which is a firm favourite of mine at this stage.
The story’s message is once again a positive one for young readers , with Shakira overcoming early failures in her musical career to eventually make it bag as a world-renowned artist. She also used that fame to provide education and the chance of a brighter future to young Hispanic all over the Americas.
The mini-biography of Shakira (complete with a timeline) at the end of the book is a great resource for young readers to cement the facts learned in the book, and offers advice on how to learn more about Shakira.
Top marks as always, and I look forward to reading more of the series.
This is another fantastic instalment in the Little People Big Dreams series, which is a firm favourite of mine at this stage.
The story’s message is once again a positive one for young readers , with Shakira overcoming early failures in her musical career to eventually make it bag as a world-renowned artist. She also used that fame to provide education and the chance of a brighter future to young Hispanic all over the Americas.
The mini-biography of Shakira (complete with a timeline) at the end of the book is a great resource for young readers to cement the facts learned in the book, and offers advice on how to learn more about Shakira.
Top marks as always, and I look forward to reading more of the series.
geekwayne's review
4.0
“Shakira“ by Maria, Isabel, Sanchez Vergara with her by Leah Laura Diaz is a non-fiction biography for young readers about the famous singer.
Little Shakira loved to perform. At 14 she recorded her first album in Latin America, and even though it wasn’t a success, she carried on. With her worldwide fame, she started a foundation to help children in her native country of Colombia and other countries.
This series never fails to impress me with the subjects they choose. Shakira’s story is inspiring, and the art is great.
Little Shakira loved to perform. At 14 she recorded her first album in Latin America, and even though it wasn’t a success, she carried on. With her worldwide fame, she started a foundation to help children in her native country of Colombia and other countries.
This series never fails to impress me with the subjects they choose. Shakira’s story is inspiring, and the art is great.
anasxlva's review
5.0
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers, so here it is.
I think the ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ collection is adorable and perfect for young readers who are starting to read on their own (good as a bedtime story too, though). It’s a short read but packed with vibrant illustrations and colours so really engaging and easy to read.
I now want to complete the series! Totally recommend.
I think the ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ collection is adorable and perfect for young readers who are starting to read on their own (good as a bedtime story too, though). It’s a short read but packed with vibrant illustrations and colours so really engaging and easy to read.
I now want to complete the series! Totally recommend.
manda_reads's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
This book was an informative children's biography on Latin pop sensation Shakira. The book contained many interesting facts such as Shakira's name means grateful in Arabic and that Shakira likes to flow with the music; she lets the music guide her to make new sounds for the tracks we listen to. Overall, this was a nice light read.