Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it, and you'll start believing in it.

The life story of Jesse Owens is one that is inspiring and a good role model for all of us. Being discriminated against because of race in the 1930's he rose above and lived his mantra.

Not to sure what to make of the shower scene. Again, these series of books are geared towards adults not toddlers unless you are progressive in nature.

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My 5 year old son loves the 'Little People Big Dreams' books and I adore reading them to him! This book on Jesse Owens did not dissapoint. As all of the books in the collection do, this tackled very complex themes of racism and class in a way that is easy for children to process and understand. The illutrations were beautiful and overall the book was stunning. Will be recommending to customers once I return to work.

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I learned a lot that I didn’t know from this book. I think it was beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and a wonderful book to read to your kiddos.

Another very informative and cute "Little People, BIG DREAMS" book and what a treat it was! Beautifully illustrated, easy to read and a joy to behold - I absolutely recommend to get a printed hardback! A treat for a child (or an adult - and includes quite a bit of 20th Century history.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of the book for free in exchange for a fair review.

I love the Little People, Big Dreams series. It features ordinary children, accomplishing extraordinary things. These short, non-fiction books include a short story of how these amazing people began life and pursued their dreams. There is a short biography, photographs and timeline at the end of the book to add to what the reader learns in the story. This addition to the series is one of my favourites. We meet a young Jesse Owens, aka J.C. He was fast, even as a young boy, but had too much to do helping his family and working to join a team. When he went to University, he still had to work in order to remain, but was part of the track team. He even became captain of the team, which was a bit hypocritical, as he was subject to racism and segregation. He had to sit and wait until the white members of the team showered before he was allowed to do the same. His achievements, specifically at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, are legendary, but again, he was not recognized in his own country until segregation ended. I loved reading about this hero, both in sports and human rights, and his gentle way of dealing with the life he was dealt. As always, the illustrations were quirky, yet fit the story perfectly. This is a wonderful starting point to learn more about this great man, as well as to research and learn about racism and segregation in the US. I definitely recommend this to libraries (public, school, classroom, family).

I love the little people, big dreams books. They are well written, tell a delightful true story in an age appropriate way and have beautiful illustrations.

I didn't know much about the story of Jesse Owens before reading this little book. I was grateful to have the opportunity to read this story and will want to learn more about Jesse. I highly recommend this book for anyone who reads to children. They will have fun getting to know this special story.

The publisher made a copy of this book available on Netgalley. The thoughts and opinions here are my honest review.

The Little Leaders series is a beautiful and easy read. Each one is dedicated to a different icon, leader or significant figure in our world history. It is written in a fab, easy to access, language that children of all ages will be able to access and understand.
What I particularly loved about these books are the illustrations. They are so beautifully drawn and put together and really engage the reader.

Curriculum links: historical figures, biography, autobiography.

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Another superbly positive and inspiring book in the Little People Big Dreams series!
This one is about Jesse Owens who became the first African American captain of his university's running team and went on to win gold medals in the Olympic games in Germany during Hitler's reign.
These books are so inspiring for chikdren as they show that life can be hard but if you are determined enough and follow your dreams you can achieve great things.

Another wonderful inclusion in the "Little People, Big Dreams" series, which provides children with the biographies of inspirational people from the past and present.

Often those featured have to overcome hardship and prejudice to achieve great things.
This was certainly the case with Jessie Owens who was faced throughout much of his life with the inequities of segregation and prejudice in his own country.

Now almost exclusively remembered from his exploits at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the book goes further to show how on his return he was marginalised and for a time largely forgotten.

With its quirky, colourful illustrations the book makes an excellent contribution to a child's understanding of how prejudice has played a part in history and society.

Now this was a person I knew nothing about, and I'm sad for that because what an achievement Jesse made. I felt heartbroken for him that he faced all these prejudices, it would have dampened my spirit, but he said "find the good. It's all around you" and this, I feel, will stay with me.

I'd actually love to read a full biography about this athlete, which is the first time I've willingly wanted to read more about a sportsperson.

Another inspiring read from this series.

My seven-year-old and I read this together and he was very impressed with Jesse Owens' story. I liked that the story didn't erase the racism that he experienced, because it helped to initiate a conversation with my child that I believe every parent should have. We talked about injustice and inequity in our society and what it might have felt like for Owens. We also discussed his achievements and the hard work he put in.

As lovely as all the other books in this series which has become both loved and admired in my household. The book tells the story of Jesse Owens, probably the greatest athlete ever and the difficulties which he faced almost all his life. With beautiful illustrations the book attempts at making the children aware about this great man who could run real fast. The section at the end highlighting the special years in his journey are very imformative.

Great book explaining segregation, prejudice, and the importance of equal rights through the life of an Olympian. Jesse Owens made pursuing his dreams of being the greatest athlete a priority while living in a world that was treating him as if his accomplishments were less than what they were because of the color of his skin. This is also a good read when exploring what are acts of good sportsmanship. The illustrations are contrasting in color and there is a lot of primary color usage, which is a great way to catch the attention of young readers. There is some nudity in the fact a bare bottom is depicted.

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This book was one of the times where I really wished that the Little People books started with a date. Owens accomplished so many firsts, some for his skill and some simply because he was black in a segregated time. The locker room and post-Olympic reception spreads were especially powerful.

Jesse Owens was such a talented athlete. I appreciate the book digging into the racism he had to face at home and how it affected him before and after the Olympics.

Jesse Owens came from humble beginnings. He was the 10th child of a farmer in Alabama, Jesse was a great athlete. He was able to be captain of his college track team and wen5 to the Olympics, even though his opportunities were restricted due to his race.

This book describes Jesse Owens’s life in detail, but. In easily understood language for children. The illustrations are well done.

As an educator, I would recommend this book to children to see that they can do big things even if they come from very little material wealth. Everyone can make a difference.

Thank you to the Quarto Group and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this series. It features ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things in our world. The short, non-fiction board books are educational and inspiring.

Jesse Owens was the youngest of ten children and he grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. His powerful biography is one of determination and perseverance despite the cultural problems of segregation and racism that were prevalent during his lifetime. His uncanny ability as an athlete powered him from his poverty-stricken life to one of a superstar but he had many struggles along the way. It was almost impossible for him to gain recognition for his superman abilities because of the colour of his skin.

This magnanimous American track and field contender won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. His long jump record stood for 25 years.

The quirky illustrations greatly enrich the text and the author has included extra facts and a biographical timeline with historical photos at the back of the book. Finally in 1976 President Gerald Ford awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. I highly recommend this book and the entire series.

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I'm a fan of Sanchez Vegara's series - Little People, BIG DREAMS. In this volume about Jesse Owens, she shares the facts of his life with simple text that captures the hardships and triumphs. The racism Owens faced is addressed and can be a springboard for more discussion.
At the end of the book, she includes a timeline of Owen's life.

I am not familiar with this personality but this book gave me.enough insight to understand his struggle and success.

I was so happy to see a book for children about Jesse Owens! My son was Jesse Owens for hero day at school in 2nd grade. Jesse Owens is a truly inspirational story of an athlete persevering and defying all odds. He struggled against immense prejudice and prevailed. I also think it's worth mentioning that he completely proved Hitler wrong in his theories of the Aryans being the supreme race when he won at the Olympic games! Anyways, I thought this book was a great way to get his story out there and heard more than it is. Would be great to read to a classroom when the Olympics are on or as a part of World War 2 history or Black History Month.