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theliterateleprechaun's review
5.0
Charles John Huffam Dickens can teach us a lot about picking ourselves up, dusting off and trying AGAIN. The lessons he learned in the mid-1800s are still ones we can appreciate today.
Given a chance to go to school – an opportunity not many children had been given. His love of reading was fostered during these years. His life took a twist when his father was sent to prison for not paying debts and Oliver had to work in a factory 7 days a week, 10 hours a day. Time and again, through no fault of his own, he missed opportunities to better himself, but rather than complain he used the chance to take a different path than the one originally planned. When he finally became successful, he encouraged readers to open their hearts to those who struggle.
Children need to read books like this. The path to success isn’t often a straight one! Life isn’t always as we plan it and children need to see others who’ve succeeded after re-evaluating and trying again and again. They need to see that sometimes our experiences when things don’t go as planned are the very things that contribute to our eventual success.
I heartily recommend this great book which will instill necessary life skills for future heroes – little people with big dreams.
Isabel Ross’s illustrations are fantastic. Children will love the detail and become engrossed in the photos as they listen to the story.
Publishes November 9, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Given a chance to go to school – an opportunity not many children had been given. His love of reading was fostered during these years. His life took a twist when his father was sent to prison for not paying debts and Oliver had to work in a factory 7 days a week, 10 hours a day. Time and again, through no fault of his own, he missed opportunities to better himself, but rather than complain he used the chance to take a different path than the one originally planned. When he finally became successful, he encouraged readers to open their hearts to those who struggle.
Children need to read books like this. The path to success isn’t often a straight one! Life isn’t always as we plan it and children need to see others who’ve succeeded after re-evaluating and trying again and again. They need to see that sometimes our experiences when things don’t go as planned are the very things that contribute to our eventual success.
I heartily recommend this great book which will instill necessary life skills for future heroes – little people with big dreams.
Isabel Ross’s illustrations are fantastic. Children will love the detail and become engrossed in the photos as they listen to the story.
Publishes November 9, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
laurag22's review against another edition
5.0
Another delightful addition to this wonderful collection. Gorgeous illustrations accompany the simple but beautiful storytelling and give small children the inspiration to dream big!
hollyxbear's review
4.0
What a cute bio of charles dickens. One of my favorite parts was how they talked about not just his writing but who he was as a person and his life all around.
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Charles Dickens' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Isobel Ross is a kid-sized biography of the famous writer.
Charles Dickens grew up in England and liked to make up stories. When his father was sent to debtor's prison, Charles learned about factory work. His experiences and observations made him one of the world's greatest authors.
The story is enhanced by the great illustrations by Isobel Ross with some hidden Easter eggs in the illustrations for those who know the work of Dickens.
Charles Dickens grew up in England and liked to make up stories. When his father was sent to debtor's prison, Charles learned about factory work. His experiences and observations made him one of the world's greatest authors.
The story is enhanced by the great illustrations by Isobel Ross with some hidden Easter eggs in the illustrations for those who know the work of Dickens.
annieb123's review
5.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Charles Dickens is a short illustrated biography of the famed author for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and icons of innovation while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail.
Released 9th Nov 2021 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover, and ebook formats.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. There is so much information included in this little book. The art by Isobel Ross is appealing and colorful and I found myself drawn into the pictures.
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Dickens lived a difficult life in many ways and the author does a wonderful job of relating information in an age appropriate way without being hurtful or maudlin. This would make a great starting point for deeper research for young readers and a good introduction to his work. I felt that there was an overemphasis on A Christmas Carol, but this book could serve as a springboard and introduction to his *other* works as well.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
Charles Dickens is a short illustrated biography of the famed author for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and icons of innovation while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail.
Released 9th Nov 2021 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover, and ebook formats.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. There is so much information included in this little book. The art by Isobel Ross is appealing and colorful and I found myself drawn into the pictures.
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Dickens lived a difficult life in many ways and the author does a wonderful job of relating information in an age appropriate way without being hurtful or maudlin. This would make a great starting point for deeper research for young readers and a good introduction to his work. I felt that there was an overemphasis on A Christmas Carol, but this book could serve as a springboard and introduction to his *other* works as well.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes