Stevie Wonder is another great addition to this marvellous non-fiction biographical series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.

Stevie Wonder is one interesting man, so it was only a matter of time before he'd join this miraculous series about famous people and their incredible lives. He became blind not long after he was born (which was something I didn't know - I thought he might have went blind further on into his life) and was a bang-a-ranging, little rock star. He signed a music contract when he was very young and then off to the races he went! Eventually, he became the exciting singer we know today and eventually got his own Epic Rap Battle of History (which isn't in this book, but hey - the more you know).

The illustrations in this book feel very fitting for the story, and are one of the better sets of illustrations for this whole series (in my opinion).

I think this book is an excellent addition to any child's book shelf. Children aged four and up could easily enjoy a cool book like this.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

Another fantastic addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.
I was quite excited to see a book introducing the younger generation to the greatness that is Stevie Wonder. This book captures the story of his life perfectly. And as is always the case in the series, the illustrations were wonderful, bright and happy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.

"Stevie Wonder" (Little People, BIG DREAMS series) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Release Date: 2.2.2021

"Stevie Wonder" is the latest installment in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This is such an amazing series, and as always, the illustrations catch your eye, and the information is concise and pertinent. This book will "strike a cord" with readers of all ages. This title shares how Stevie Wonder grew up and how he focused on is music, explaining how he became the legend!

I love this series and add every title to my library's biography collection. These are enjoyed by my afterschoolers and teachers alike.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, for the opportunity to review this title.


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I should stop being surprised how much info can be packed into a kid's book -- but I was surprised at how much I learned about Stevie Wonder, someone I grew up listening to. Love this series for the range of people it celebrates.

Another great addition to the series! My cubs love these books and often want to learn more about the people discussed. Perfect for any child's library and for classroom use!

Fabulous to see Stevie Wonder's incredible story brought to life for younger audiences. As is often the case with this series, the illustrations really help bring the story to life. I enjoyed reading this with my 6-year-old and great to show her the incredible things Stevie has been able to achieve. She's perhaps a little young to understand Motown and some of the music references but we still really enjoyed reading this together and it's also been great for her reading practice.

Growing up across the river from Detroit, Motown was a huge part of my life and I grew up listening to Stevie Wonder. I loved this addition to the "Little People, Big Dreams" series. Stevie was born premature and too much oxygen at birth caused him to go blind a few days after birth. That did not stop him. He felt and heard life around him. He was banging out rhythms on pots and pans when still an infant and had mastered the harmonica by the age of twelve. I actually went to youtube to listen to "Little Fingers" the song mentioned in the book that he played in the Motown Review. His parents supported his talent and career in music. He was tutored on the road and became close to his teacher. Stevie was a great humanitarian as well, especially helping those with sensory, mental and motor conditions. He was named Messenger of Peace by the UN. I loved the illustrations in this book. They are realistic and add much to the story. As always there is a timeline with a few wonderful photographs at the back of the book. This is another book that should be in all libraries. It would be great to use in music classrooms, to teach about biographies, following your dreams, perseverance and more.

This title is another in this educative and enjoyable series by Ms. Sanchez Vegara. This time children get to meet Stevie Wonder in this appealingly illustrated title.

Readers watch as little Stevie goes from banging on pots and pans to playing the harmonica and piano to…becoming Stevie Wonder! It is indeed a wonderful journey and an inspiring one.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

Simple and brightly colored illustrations and a condensed bio from childhood to the reason for inclusion in this landmark series is what makes each story so valuable to young, old, reading impaired, and ESL alike.
Stevie would have become a terrific entertainer no matter what, but his lack of visual sight made his composing and piano playing even more remarkable. Especially since he's been a pro since he was TEN! This one seems to have a higher word count than some and the illustrations are more complex.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. THANK YOU.

There is always something to learn from these fascinating mini-biographies, whether they are about historic figures or more current role-models in various fields: art, sport, music, science. It was great to find out more about this outstanding musician, his roots and his passion for music. Stevie Wonder's commitment to promoting peace is also something young readers should know about.
I really enjoyed Melissa Lee Johnson's illustrations in this biography and will be looking forward to seeing more of her artwork.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the review copy. All opinions aremy own and were not influenced in any way.

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Latest in the Little People, BIG DREAM series of biographies. Sanchez Vegara introduces elementary level readers to Stevie Wonder. She takes them on a journey from his birth through discovery of his musical ability to being one of the youngest Motown stars to his current superstar status. The language is easy to follow and the illustrations help readers visualize his life. I particularly like the diverse representation in the artwork. A timeline provided at the end of the book offers further information.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with the copy of this ebook. Very good! Would definitely recommend it.

Free ARC from Netgalley.

As I've said many times, I love this series.
This one is about Stevie Wonder, and shows how people with disabilities can do amazing things!

An important read for kids!

This was a simplistic biography of Stevie Wonder. I really enjoy the books in this series. They are good at giving the basics and having the reader pick points where they want to learn more. If you are looking for a complete biography with details, this is not the book. But for young kids, this would be a good way to introduce biographies.

While wandering around NetGalley, I stumbled across this awesome new board book series for babies and toddlers. The vibrant, yet simple, covers displaying historical women that I have grown up learning caught my eye, and it instantly drew me to pick up a few of these books off the shelves. To be totally honest, I was so intrigued by these books that I ended up sitting right down to explore this new nonfiction board book series.

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Through my reading and my post-reading research, I have learned that Little People, Big Dreams is a new series that focuses on introducing the youngest of readers to amazing, wonderful women that have influenced the world. Each book is purposely designed in order to highlight one woman who has made a difference in the world. It tells the story of that women's dream and how she was able to make her dream come true despite the biggest of obstacles.


I loved the simplicity of the design of the series, Little People, Big Dreams. The authors and illustrators who have worked on this project clearly understand their audience, and they have made each of the books reflect exactly what they want their youngest of readers to be exposed to. Designed for babies and toddlers, Little People, Big Dreams uses simple text and engaging pictures to tell the story of each woman in a kid-friendly manner.

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Often times, my biggest complaint with board books is that they lack plots or messages. Even though board books are purposely designed for babies and toddlers, I absolutely believe they still need to be strong examples of books that contain both strong plots and messages. All age levels of children need to have access to great text.


I loved how Little People, Big Dreams designed their biography series for baby and preschool readers. There are not many nonfiction book series out there. This series is absolutely helping to pave the way to push the norm for what we typically think of when we think of baby books. Little People, Big Dreams series is a positive example of how even our youngest readers can read and learn from awesome books!

This time about the icon I love so much, Stevie Wonder. Who doesn't know him or at least one of his songs? Born normal and went blind in a few days, this amazing person can keep his cheerfulness and spread happiness. Such an astounding career boost my confidence that even someone we saw as handicapped, can do marvelous things.

We love music in our house and I try to expose the boys to a wide variety of music across genres so we were excited about the opportunity to check out the new Stevie Wonder book in the Little People Big Dreams series. This picture book talks about the life of Stevie Wonder. We learn how he became blind within days of being born. He soon discovered a love for music and was signed at a young age as a Motown artist. He went on to have a string of hits and has won multiple awards. He is also an inspiration to those with disabilities. We loved all the pictures and the timeline at the end of the book, which included photographs of Stevie throughout his life.

Of course we had to listen to some Stevie Wonder during and after reading this one!

I love the Little People, Big Dreams series and this book is a great addition! I loved learning about the life of young Stevie Wonder, and the illustrations beautifully represent his life and personality.

Good as always this series has diversity, inspiration and amazing illustrations. Stevie is a well known name and face. His story is the one to be told.

Such a wonderful and empowering story about joy, talent and not letting your disabilities hold you back!