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nsnyder22's review against another edition
5.0
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher for my honest opinion.
More than a biography, this book is a celebration of books. Even as children, Brontes have lost loved ones but are able to find joy and happiness in the world through their imaginations and the making of tiny books. Some of these little books are still intact in museums, the oldest being one that Charlotte made for her little sister, Anne. This book is such a sweet uplifting story of the Brontes and even includes instructions on how to make your own little book today. A really great book for teachers and home libraries that love books.
More than a biography, this book is a celebration of books. Even as children, Brontes have lost loved ones but are able to find joy and happiness in the world through their imaginations and the making of tiny books. Some of these little books are still intact in museums, the oldest being one that Charlotte made for her little sister, Anne. This book is such a sweet uplifting story of the Brontes and even includes instructions on how to make your own little book today. A really great book for teachers and home libraries that love books.
taun's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Tundra Books for sending me this ARC. All reviews are honest reflections of my own opinions, always.
In a little house, on a wind swept moor, lived the Bronte children.
Sadness had touched their home, leaving empty spaces and empty chairs, but the Bronte siblings still had one another. Four of them, Charlotte, Emily, Ann, and their brother Branwell. Together they created stories and worlds, and on the desolate moors they found companionship not only with one another, but with the people and adventures they made up.
This little book gives a beautiful overview of the lives of these four children, and the sisters who would change the world of literature and the course of book history. Paired with charming illustrations, the book details mainly the childhood of the Brontes, touching briefly on their all to short adulthood.
I enjoyed the bit of history given at the back of the book, including a very helpful timeline. There's also a cute little section on how to create your own little book, just as the Bronte children had done.
Absolutely recommend to readers both young & young at heart, especially as an introduction the great names that have invented and inspired stories for generations.
In a little house, on a wind swept moor, lived the Bronte children.
Sadness had touched their home, leaving empty spaces and empty chairs, but the Bronte siblings still had one another. Four of them, Charlotte, Emily, Ann, and their brother Branwell. Together they created stories and worlds, and on the desolate moors they found companionship not only with one another, but with the people and adventures they made up.
This little book gives a beautiful overview of the lives of these four children, and the sisters who would change the world of literature and the course of book history. Paired with charming illustrations, the book details mainly the childhood of the Brontes, touching briefly on their all to short adulthood.
I enjoyed the bit of history given at the back of the book, including a very helpful timeline. There's also a cute little section on how to create your own little book, just as the Bronte children had done.
Absolutely recommend to readers both young & young at heart, especially as an introduction the great names that have invented and inspired stories for generations.
casey_h's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you NetGalley, Penguin Random House Canada, and Tundra Books for this absolutely delightful arc!
5/5 stars!!
This is an absolute delight, perfect for classic book lovers both young and old. Honestly anything Briony May Smith has done is generally an instant love for me, and her illustrations in this book are just as enchanting as Sara O'Leary's story. And as always, made me cry at the end haha!! Just lovely
5/5 stars!!
This is an absolute delight, perfect for classic book lovers both young and old. Honestly anything Briony May Smith has done is generally an instant love for me, and her illustrations in this book are just as enchanting as Sara O'Leary's story. And as always, made me cry at the end haha!! Just lovely
hamckeon's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley. I loved the illustrations and found the book very cute. It is a good introduction to the Brontes for children and great for adults who love British literature.
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Sara O'Leary, Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books, and Netgalley for this free advance reader copy of "The Little Books of the Little Brontës" for an honest review.
I love the Bronte's, and a fan of other retellings of the children's lives (circa pieces like Valente's "The Glass Town Game"); I immediately jumped at this book when I saw it. I teach at the college level for English, and I deeply appreciate watching things made in these versions for teenagers and children. This book was adorable, sweet, and charming, telling us about the children's adventures without quite getting into the horrors and losses those children faced later.
I love this as a starter for younger kids, getting them to know the names, and I'm definitely going to be gifting this (and some of the earlier books in the series, too!!!!) to my nieces and nephews this year.
I love the Bronte's, and a fan of other retellings of the children's lives (circa pieces like Valente's "The Glass Town Game"); I immediately jumped at this book when I saw it. I teach at the college level for English, and I deeply appreciate watching things made in these versions for teenagers and children. This book was adorable, sweet, and charming, telling us about the children's adventures without quite getting into the horrors and losses those children faced later.
I love this as a starter for younger kids, getting them to know the names, and I'm definitely going to be gifting this (and some of the earlier books in the series, too!!!!) to my nieces and nephews this year.
seetaylorwriteandreview's review against another edition
5.0
The Little Books of the Little Brontes is an adorable picture book that touches on the childhood of Emma, Jane, Charolette, and Branwell Brontë and the adventures they went on through the pages of books. Perfect for fans of the Brontë sisters to read to the children in their lives. The illustrations are beautiful and the prose was wonderful to read. This book is worth to grace the shelves of children who have classical literary minded parents.
chrissyz's review against another edition
4.0
Set to be released October 2023 this delightfully illustrated, very well researched picture book tells a tale of four Bronte siblings and the role that reading, literature and story telling played in their young lives in England.
It would serve as a wonderful introduction to the Bronte family, the isolated life they led and how they went from reading books to becoming world famous authors whose works are beloved to this day.
The author includes book-making instructions so children can make their own little books after reading.
A timeline and bibliography are also included giving lots of ways to find out further information about this enchanting family.
A wonderful addition to a classroom or home library!
Thanks to the author Sara O'Leary, the publisher Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for allowing me a sneak peek at this lovely book.
It would serve as a wonderful introduction to the Bronte family, the isolated life they led and how they went from reading books to becoming world famous authors whose works are beloved to this day.
The author includes book-making instructions so children can make their own little books after reading.
A timeline and bibliography are also included giving lots of ways to find out further information about this enchanting family.
A wonderful addition to a classroom or home library!
Thanks to the author Sara O'Leary, the publisher Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for allowing me a sneak peek at this lovely book.
jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
In 1820s England, Charlotte Brontë made a miniature book for her younger sister Anne. The three Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, along with their brother Branwell, love to tell stories. They had tragic childhoods, losing their mother and older sisters suddenly, but they find joy through storytelling. They grew up to become artists and storytellers.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë are two of my favourite classic novels. They’re both tragic love stories, which makes sense after hearing about the tragedy the authors experienced in their young lives. However, this picture book doesn’t delve into that too much. This story shows the Brontë siblings as playful children, making up stories with the toys and writing mini books. There were even instructions at the back for how to make your own mini book, which I would have loved doing as a kid!
The Little Book of Little Brontës is a great children’s book for kids who love to read!
Thank you Tundra Books for providing a digital copy of this book!
hheartbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautiful book! While I like the story and the backmatter, I want a copy of this book for our shelves because of the gorgeous illustrations.
I reviewed an eARC courtesy of Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
I reviewed an eARC courtesy of Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
paolalopez's review
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5.0
Wasn't expecting to cry reading this, but I did. It's a wonderful little book that I'll cherish forever.