I adore the Little People, Big Dream books which is a bestselling series that introduces young readers to inspirational people throughout history. The books demonstrate that many successful people have had to overcome challenges in their lives and work hard for their achievements. The board book versions provide even the youngest readers in our lives an opportunity to hear these incredible stories. Each book is complete with clear, bright and colourful illustrations that tell the story just as much as the words.

As a primary teacher I have heard lots of information about Maria Montessori and her methods are still held in high regard. She became the first person in her country to study medicine, not an easy feat when she wasn’t supported. Maria found inspiration when working with children in a hospital who were labelled as sick due to their different learning and developmental needs. This experience would lead her to open a school and become a world leader in education. Her pedagogical methods are still used in many parts of the world.
Another great book to add to your Little People, Big Dreams collection or the perfect start.

‘For the children of today are the makers of tomorrow.’

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The illustrations were as beautiful as always in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I would've enjoyed a tad more depth in this biography, as it did feel more brief than others. An interesting read, but not memorable.

Such a good book- really easy book, lovey way of getting across a powerful story about an inspirational women.

I adore these books from Little People, BIG DREAMS series, This new book is about the life of Maria Montessori the pioneering teacher and researcher, in this inspiring true story of her life. She founding schools with her revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many children.


I highly recommend this new book Maria Montessori by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.
Come to think of it all her books. They are so adorable, colourful with lovely illustrations throughout and great for small children to learn about some of the wonderful people that were and are a part of our lives and did great things they did.

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This was a great introduction to Maria Montessori for children. As someone that homeschools my children and is influenced by her teaching methods, I loved it.

I am so glad this book series exists. The illustrations are gorgeous and they are such an easy and fun way to get very young children interested in history early on while inspiring them with stories of little people who have changed the world in their own ways. Maria Montessori is a terrific role model for young minds. Maria shows that woman can do anything they put their minds to and all children are capable of learning and succeeding in their own way.

Review to come on Feb 20th on blog and goodreads.

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I am a big fan of this woman and what she achieved for children around the world. She definitely changed and added new ways to teaching to helping kids learn. And so I had to read this book as I have loved others in the same series.

In this one we get a quick look at Maria's life from childhood to when she is older and has achieved many things. We see how this girl is strong-willed, eager to study but in her way, and how she pushed through to get where she wanted. I loved that she did all those things for the children and it made me even more happy seeing it all work out. See those kids soak up all they are learning. Because learning isn't about pushing words and numbers into your head, it is also about making it fun. To make it a game.
It is a very basic introduction into this woman's life and what she achieved, but I feel that the author/illustrator both conveyed the most important things.

The art was pretty nice.

All in all, if you want to know more about Maria Montessori be sure to check out this picture book.

‘For the children of today are the makers of tomorrow’.
Another beautiful addition to this series.
I have discovered so many inspiring and powerful people through the illustrations and the words contained in these books.

This time, we are presented with the life of Maria Montessori ,an Italian educator and creator of an innovative teaching approach.

Five stars from me!

This is a beautifully illustrated book. The story is well told and accompanied with delightful illustrations. I can't wait to see what historical figure will feature next.

I really enjoy this series of books, I'm hoping to read them all eventually as they are very helpful in my lessons.
The illustrations and colour pallet of this book is sweet and bold. I felt this one needed a little more text as we are talking about a teacher who revolutionised the teaching world. Still a lovely read for all ages, I like to use this one in my language lessons because the text is always spot on.
This book is so inspiring !

I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Another beautiful installment in the Little People, Big Dreams series! This one is a beautiful biography about Maria Montessori who paved a pathway for children and education and helped to shape education as it is today. It shows she didn't always have it easy such as being a woman in a man's world, but how persistence and following your heart to make a difference can make a big change in the world.
I love these inspirational books and haven't found one I cannot reccomend yet.

Another Little People Big Dreams book that we loved. Maria is a very inspirational women and Logan loved learning about her.

This is one of the more successful of this series of books for me. It does a pretty good job of telling Maria Montessori's life from childhood to teacher to educational leader. It does romanticize and simplify Montessori's teachings and philosophies a bit, but in a way that's likely to inspire kids. As always, the art is nice. As someone who attended a Montessori school in childhood and also used Montessori methods as part of homeschooling my own kids, I'm not sure I'd make it sound as play-based as the author does. A Montessori childhood is child-led and full of benefits, but some critics challenge that it is rather devoid of play (particularly fantasy play). There are stations where kids learn the proper way polish silver or peel a carrot, for goodness sake. :) That's fine, they love doing it, but it's oversimplifying to an extreme to say that Montessori taught that kids should just play. That's not the case, but it could look that way to an outsider.

In any case, the message itself is great. It's a good book, and nobody is going to expect a full biography in a children's board book. Recommended.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.

I enjoyed the illustrations and the story of Maria's life. Another great addition to this series. I look forward to sharing with my child

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an ARC.

Another wonderful edition of Little People, Big Dreams. Maria Montessori is a great hero to me. She is incredible and this book shows her love and devotion for children. The illustrations are a perfect compliment to this great story.

I really enjoyed this quick book about Maria Montessori. I think it's a great first introduction. I would recommend this for children who will be starting 3k or preK at a Montessori school.

I love this series and also this installment about maria Montessori didn't disappoint me. Perfect books for kids.

Questa serie mi piace sempre molto, e anche stavolta non mi ha deluso. È perfetta per i bambini.

THANKS NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

This is a lovely addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series. The illustrations are delightful. My children loved learning about Maria Montessori. We highly recommend it.

I love the Little People, Big Dreams series, but I found this one a little bit lacking. The biography is simplified, of course, but this seemed extra choppy to me. I’m so glad that Maria Montessori was added to the collection!
This one is a title that I’d probably pick up at the library, but not purchase on my own.

Another good addition to the series, it was interesting to learn about Montessori's education as a doctor and how her experiences in that field led her to education.