This is a great book! My kids are both musicians and really love the classics, so they enjoyed this book very much.

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
I love this book series, and especially love how varied the people featured are! (Both when it comes to country of origin and what they have become famous for) I also really think the art style compliments the whole vibe of Elton John.
A really nice story, and I feel like a lot of the key elements are there.

This little children's book boils down the impressive biography of Elton John to a few crucial facts and events, and it does so pretty successfully. The visuals are just stunning - the illustrations are full of colour and character, which goes perfectly with Elton's persona.

Elton John is such an interesting person, so no wonder the authors of the series decided to add a story of his life to the collection. I've never ceased to be amazed by his journey, and I hope this publication will inspire the younger audience to follow their dreams and help others along the way.

This was fine but like... if you're writing a picture book about Elton John there is a very easy message that being yourself will help you find happiness and success and that could've been hit home way more here?

What a fun book for children about Elton John! I loved the colorful illustrations and the author does a great job of succinctly summarizing Elton John's life and impact. The story was a little rushed, but enjoyable. I think parents who are fans will enjoy reading this one to their kids!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this ARC.

Another adorable and informative entry into the Little People Big Dreams picture book series! In this book kids learn about a shy boy from England named Reggie. Reggie used music as an escape and was talented on the piano from an early age. When he was a young man, in the late 60's Reggie teamed up with a lyricist and the two created hit songs. Reggie created the stage name Elton John and bedecked himself in colorful glasses and creative outfits. He went on to become one of the top selling solo performers ever and was even knighted by the Queen of England.

This is another inspiring story for little kids who may feel a bit different and let's them know what success can be had if they follow their dreams. The illustrations are charming and colorful with lots of little details for kids to explore. There is a timeline at the end of the book that shows important moments in Elton John's career along with real life photos of him.

This book was so cute! I love Elton. I would love to see him in concert. My parents got the chance 35 years ago. I loved all the color and the uplifting story. He has had a fascinating life with lots of ups and downs but he has stayed positive and is such a great role model for young people in the LGBTQ community.

Once again, this series does a unique and special job at giving children the opportunity to learn about important people from various walks of life. As opposed to just going basically parallel to the ROCKETMAN story, Vegara keys in on John's philanthropy, finding love--just two quick examples that make this worth a purchase, even for adults, because these make for superb coffee table books.

The illustrations are colorful to the max, becoming of John's style, and there's plenty to look at past the story.

Yet another fine work in this series. It's going on my list of to-buy books.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group--Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the advance read.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another absolutely lovely addition to this collection.

I really enjoy these books, despite being aimed at children. The illustrations are lovely and it is so nice to get to know about the worlds most well known people.

I definitely recommend and I can’t wait to read more books in this collection in the future.

I love this biography series for children and Elton John has been a favorite musical artist of mine since I was a child (not to mention growing up watching Ryan White's story unfold on the television and watching his funeral), so I was excited to see this book was available. The illustrations are okay but don't do Elton justice and there is one line that truly makes me angry. Vegara writes: "He had thousands of spectacular glasses and the most amazing wardrobe a drag queen would long for." Elton John is not and has never been a drag queen, nor do all drag queens dress as outlandishly as Elton did on stage during his early years. Children will not understand why this sentence can rub adults wrong, so I can't knock the book for that, but it soured the book's enjoyment for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the opportunity to read an advance reading copy.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Another fantastic mini bio of the life of the incredibly talented singer and composer, Elton John. I loved that the book shared moments of his life i didn't even know. I hope this inspires children to be trailblazers and live their dreams.

Elton John is the newest lead in this latest edition of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This series is such a delight and the perfect way to educate not just kids but everyone about historic and cultural icons.

John is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and compose who has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. This book follows Elton John from his partnership with Bernie Taupin and his solo career to his depression and his advocation for the LGBTQ+ community.

Sophie Beer illustrates this installment and does a fantastic job. Beer's art style was so adorable and her art definitely further helped tell John's story. This book taught me even more about an influential person who's songs I love. I love collecting these books and am so thrilled to add this one to the rest of my collection.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Elton John by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is the latest addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series that has continued to enchant me. The series speaks to young children who have very big aspirations and, this time around, it is the Rocket Man himself whose profile inspires the success and happiness that comes from following your dreams.

As a child growing up in London, young Elton (then Reginald) began to play his grandmother's piano, and very quickly realized that he could reproduce complex compositions by ear. When he much later met Bernie Taupin, who had a remarkable talent for writing lyrics, the two joined forces to give the world some of the most memorable music of the last five decades. Throughout his phenomenal journey of success, Elton often felt sad and lonely, but he eventually found his true love, and created the family that he had always wanted. The story is brought to life by colourful and quirky illustrations that encapsulate and celebrate the iconic performer. This will be a treasured addition to any child's library.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for this ARC.