I'm a huge fan of the Little People, Big Dreams series. This title on Malala Yousafzai is a great addition to their amazing lineup of biographies for children. Prior to reading, I was familiar with Malala's story, but didn't know all the details. I love the way this book gives a succinct biography, short enough to keep a child's focus, yet long enough to learn about Malala's incredible story. The illustration style and color scheme is stunning as well! Would definitely recommend!

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group + Frances Lincoln Children's Books + NetGalley for an advance review copy of "Malala Yousafzai", a new addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series.

Malala is a beacon of hope, inspiration, and courage for all and I am so grateful her story is being told to so many. I'm very excited for this book to be out in the world.

There has been no shortage of books on Malala, but I don’t think you’re ever too young to learn about such an amazing young woman.
Everyone should have the right to an education, and Malala with a supportive family, went to school, even when girls could not, under the Taliban rule in Pakistan. A direct result of this desire for an education resulted in an assassination attempt on 2012, but Malala survived and she wasn’t silenced…instead she became stronger, and her voice louder, and she became an activist for the education of girls around the globe.
As an adult reading this book you will know that Malala, along with two other girls were shot by the Taliban in retaliation for her activism. Perhaps not something you would want to talk about with your very young readers, rest assured that this incident it not described in any detail in this book. It just states that she was injured, spent time on hospital and recovered. As a parent or teacher, this allows you to go into as much or as little detail as you want to with your readers.
I especially love the illustrations in this Little People Big Dreams title, the colours are rich and bold, and I think they suit the story perfectly.

The drawings were beautiful and the story was told in a way that could help children understand but also not terrify them too much. Must have for every picture book collection.

The newest addition to the Little People : BIG DREAMS series, the story of Malala Yousafzai lays out this well-known world changer’s recent history in a clear, child-friendly way. There is a hopeful focus on Malala’s perseverance, focus, and bravery in the face of incredible obstacles. Every child must know her story!

"Malala Yousafzai" (Little People, BIG DREAMS) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Release Date: 3.9.2021


"Malala Yousafzai" is the latest installment in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This is such an amazing series, and as always, the illustrations are colorful, and the information is concise and pertinent. Malala is such an inspiration for children and adults, and this books shares her story honestly. This book is a must have and will inspire young girls around the world.

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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Malala Yousafzai is an outstanding biography targeting young children, ages 4-7. Written by Barcelona author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, it tells the story of the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner from her childhood in Pakistan through her graduation from Oxford University and her continued fight for children’s rights. Central to the book are Malala’s eagerness for education at a village school where her father taught, the girls’ use of their voices and pens to convey their message to the world after Taliban takeover of their town, and Malala’s continuing work, including world travels, after recovering in a London hospital following her shooting by the Taliban.

Although I was initially skeptical of the age group for a book involving the Taliban and Malala’s shooting, the author handles the issues in such a way that the age group seems entirely appropriate. I would suggest extending it through age 8 or even 9 with the possibility for parents of teachers to elaborate a bit more as they deemed appropriate for their older children or students. Additional information and a timeline of photos of Malala from 2009 through 2019 would make a good starting place.

Manal Mirza’s colorful illustrations supplement Sánchez Vegara’s narrative throughout. The use of geometric and floral patterns in nature, on clothing, books, wall hangings, walls, and other objects create a cultural atmosphere for the story.

The latest volume in the Little People, Big Dreams series, it makes me believe that the many other volumes in the Sánchez Vegara’s series are equally worthwhile, covering the childhood dreams and later accomplishments of diverse people ranging from Mother Teresa to John Lennon, Amelia Earhart to Alan Turing, Mahatma Gandhi to Rosa Parks, and Jane Austen and Maya Angelou to Stevie Wonder and Elton John.

My thanks to NetGalley, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and the author and illustrator for an advance reader copy.

A great addition to this series. Having read Malala's memoir, they did a decent job distilling her story down to the main points. I especially like the illustrations in this one--so vibrant and richly patterned.

My daughter loved this book. She has read many books on Malala, and she still found this insightful, informative and engaging. Highly recommend!

**Thank you to NetGalley, author Maria Isabel Sanches Vegara, and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.**

This is a wonderfully informative, kid-friendly book that tells the beginning history of Malala Yousafzai. The writing for this is definitely directed towards young readers, as the more difficult topics (i.e. gun violence and Malala being shot) are kept general while celebrating what she accomplished in more detail.

The illustrations complement the story beautifully. They are colorful and bright and help bring to life the words on the page.

I love that this series brings recognition to amazing women in past and recent history written in a way that is understandable and engaging for young readers! I also really enjoy the addition of the timeline and highlighted a quick biography at the end. It can help show young readers that these stories are about real individuals who have done amazing things.

Another great addition to the Little People Big Dreams series! Malala is such an important person to teach young kids and especially young girls about! For many she is a household name about resistance and that importance of education and her legacy should be taught to the next generation. I also loved the art in this one after not being a fan for the last couple of books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!

What a beautiful introduction to the power of Malala's life and voice. Whenever my girls complain about school, I gently remind them how good they have it here in the United States, where girls are free to learn and go to school. We still have a long way to go toward global equality, though.

This book is beautiful -- I love the color palette chosen for the illustrations and the timeline at the end.

Oh my goodness, what an amazing and inspiring young woman Malala is, and certainly very deserving to have one of these educational books dedicated to her.
Love the illustrations and the simplicity of the text, would be perfect for using KS1 pupils

Great book for kids
I love the bright colourful illustrations that show the story.
Malala is such an inspiration that her life should be celebrated and learned about more.
Wonderful book

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 book is gorgeous! The detail in the drawings is fabulous. The story of Malala is sensitively handled - not hiding away from the truth of what she experienced, but carefully balanced with all of the good that she has done. I love the 'tonal' colouring of the book, and the layout is perfect - a section of text with an illustration that can be 'read' and discussed. I love the feeling of hope that runs through the book, with a timeline of the main events in Malala's life so far, and references to her own books. I will be adding this to my personal and classroom collection as it is one of the best retellings of her story so far that I have read.

Brave. Strong. Inspirational. Determined. I could easily fill this whole review with words describing what an incredible woman Malala Yousafzai is. Malala is the latest person to join the Little People, Big Dreams series, which celebrates amazing individuals, from musicians to activists, sports stars to scientists, and I couldn’t think of anyone more worthy to be part of the collection.
The book tells Malala’s story of growing up in Pakistan, of how the Taliban took control of her valley, and, when she spoke up for the right’s of girls to have an education, how they shot her. After recovering in England, Malala went on to set up a fund to help girls go to school, she earned a degree at the University of Oxford, and she became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala is a truly amazing person, and someone many children will look up to and admire after reading her story.
As she has done with the other books in the series, @mariaisabelsanchezvegara paints a picture of Malala’s life - her tragedies and triumphs - in a way that is concise and accessible, whilst still retaining the power of her story, and leaving readers big and small feeling utterly inspired by her. Accompanied by illustrations from @manal_mirza_ (you HAVE to check out her instagram for more of her stunning work), this is a fantastic addition to a truly brilliant series.

The illustrations in this book are phenomenal! So colorful and bright which is helpful when presenting such a heavy story to young girls! I am once again left in awe of Malala and all her bravery.

This is incredible.
I didn't know more specifics than that Malala was shot by the Taliban and refused to hide but spoke up and recieved the Nobel Prize for Peace. I didn't know from before, that her father was the director of a school for girls, or from the after, that she has a degree from Oxford of all places.

But what strikes me that again, this is suitable for children. They don't go into detail about Malala's injuries, and they don't need to to convey the point. It's enough. And in the way this is told, it is inspiring even to me, and I am having a major depressive episode.

This is why the series is so important: Stories have to be told, not hidden, so people can learn from them. Of course you can try to keep negative things from your offspring, but should you? Won't the shock be harder if you thought all your life that such things don't happen?
I believe that children should be taught about bad things, but in an appropiate manner. And this book would be one way to do it.

The arc was provided by the publisher.

Another wonderful book in the ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ series. The perfect introduction to younger children to the story of Malala, from her birth through to graduation from Oxford University. It tackles the subject of the Taliban and her injury carefully prompting my 6 year old daughter to ask questions but not get upset by the content. Beautifully illustrated. I often find the artwork in this series of books just stunning and the pictures definitely draw my young children more into the stories.