
Emmeline Pankhurst (Little People, BIG DREAMS #8) (Hardcover)
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 9781786030207, 32pp.
Publication Date: September 7, 2017
Other Editions of This Title:
Board book (2/5/2019)
Hardcover, Korean (12/12/2018)
Description
As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting for women's voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
About the Author
Lisbeth Kaiser is a writer and editor whose work has appeared on websites, commercials, billboards, and even toothbrushes. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter and sister and brother-in-law and nephew.
Ana Sanfelippo studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, specializing in typography. She uses acrylics and inks in her illustrations, and creates artwork for patterns, products, books, and magazines. She also lectures at the University of Buenos Aires.