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elliereadsss's review
informative
inspiring
Shakira was of course a name I was familiar with, but I knew next to nothing about her life and career so found this to be an enlightening read despite its young target audience! I always like when this series tackles more current people, and this one didn't disappoint! I like how it showed Shakira's early life as well as her career, and did it all in a way which didn't seem rushed despite the books short length. I really enjoyed this new addition to the series and would full recommend giving it a try!
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy of this title!
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy of this title!
bladelikesbooks's review
4.0
Shakira by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara (4⭐️)
‘Shakira’ is a children’s nonfiction illustrated book following Shakira from birth to present times, illustrating her childhood and her achievements.
A great introduction to Shakira, her music career, childhood, and humanitarian work. I love this book series and will be reading as many of the books in it as I can. I learnt a lot of new things about Shakira that I didn’t know before. I like that the author has the more simplified info text with the illustrations and then a couple pages of more detailed paragraphs and a life timeline.
Representation - Columbian; Latinx
TWs/CWs - Death; Death of a Loved One; Motorcycle Accident
danicapage's review
3.0
My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
Received for review: I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review, nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
Why did I decide to turn the pages? I have enjoyed previous books by Maria, and I was Interested in this one as well.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: Maria does a great job of distilling a lot of information quickly. For readers who prefer non-fiction, these are great short snapshots of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, professionally and demographically.
This one was not my favorite by Maria, but it was still well done. I can see kids, especially girls, who are interested in singing and music, particularly, gravitating toward this one.
I enjoy Maria's illustration style. It's not as flashy as some, and is a bit more muted, but I enjoy it.
So why 3 stars? While I did enjoy it, I have read better in the genre.
Pages: about 32.
Reading age: 4-7
Love,
Danica Page
Received for review: I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review, nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
Why did I decide to turn the pages? I have enjoyed previous books by Maria, and I was Interested in this one as well.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: Maria does a great job of distilling a lot of information quickly. For readers who prefer non-fiction, these are great short snapshots of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, professionally and demographically.
This one was not my favorite by Maria, but it was still well done. I can see kids, especially girls, who are interested in singing and music, particularly, gravitating toward this one.
I enjoy Maria's illustration style. It's not as flashy as some, and is a bit more muted, but I enjoy it.
So why 3 stars? While I did enjoy it, I have read better in the genre.
Pages: about 32.
Reading age: 4-7
Love,
Danica Page
booking_along's review
informative
fast-paced
3.0
nice little picture book with very simplified and basic information about the person the book is about.
i didn’t love the art, nor did i find the word choices (kept repeating that Shakira shakes her hips over and over) particularly well done.
i like the idea and i think it’s great that this book series exist but i also think it could be done a bit better and for a wider age range to enjoy.
as it is, it’s very clearly done for small kids and maybe those that just start to read in their own and are still learning to identify words and enjoy finding the same words repressed over and over to make it easier for them.
i didn’t really understand why the last few pages included the same info just a little more detailed about the person the books about again but this time written for a quick read through for an adult or older kid. why was that necessary? a brief summary over a person would do the same if someone wants to see if it’s a book they might find interesting for their child. but i guess there must be a reason for it i don’t see it understand.
a good book overall.
i didn’t love the art, nor did i find the word choices (kept repeating that Shakira shakes her hips over and over) particularly well done.
i like the idea and i think it’s great that this book series exist but i also think it could be done a bit better and for a wider age range to enjoy.
as it is, it’s very clearly done for small kids and maybe those that just start to read in their own and are still learning to identify words and enjoy finding the same words repressed over and over to make it easier for them.
i didn’t really understand why the last few pages included the same info just a little more detailed about the person the books about again but this time written for a quick read through for an adult or older kid. why was that necessary? a brief summary over a person would do the same if someone wants to see if it’s a book they might find interesting for their child. but i guess there must be a reason for it i don’t see it understand.
a good book overall.
sophieedina's review
4.0
Time and time again the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series prooves that even though you might have heard of a public figure as an adult, you can still be educated and inspired by their stories when told in this charming, child friendly way.
This biography again tells a story of a woman following her passion towards fame and success, in this case intertwined with a love for culture, heritage and people in general proving that Shakira is indeed more than just a singer with a talent for belly dancing.
This biography again tells a story of a woman following her passion towards fame and success, in this case intertwined with a love for culture, heritage and people in general proving that Shakira is indeed more than just a singer with a talent for belly dancing.