Little People, BIG DREAMS (LPBD) is an inspired series that includes artists, writers, athletes to other amazing groundbreaking individuals—all of whom bring their own unique spin into the world, have drive and a unique focus of their craft, who push themselves to be the best versions of themselves, who see the possibilities in everyday moments to bring elevation to the individual's they are forming within -as well as-bringing that energy of change to a world that needs their perspective and or gifts to better shape, understand and elevate our collective humanity + connect our planet whether to protect it or evolve and grow forward together. That's big stuff planted and nurtured by such a little human, seed by seed!

Yoko Ono definitely is a wonderful inclusive to LPBD growing list of innovators and game changers/shapers. In this 32 pager full of beautiful dreamy illustrations, soft palettes that pop with detailed expressions ( engagingly well done by the artist Momoko Abe) we learn the story of a young Japanese girl who thru the war, loneliness and her fertile imagination began to heal and shape her worldview by finding the hope in the details. At one point she wrote her wishes and attached them to trees–that would then grow and be carried off onto the breeze. Symbolically, taking a life of its own, definitely. But also what a beautiful and whimsical notion of creating one's own change in her small little way! Little Person BIG DREAM, thinking proactively, indeed.

The book is written warmly and kindly while showing how her upbringing and all of its influences inspired the person she would ultimately become: an artist, a performer, a thought leader, a visionary of change. She saw hope as a tool to make dreams and small choices a bigger reality. The story coupled with the artwork in this little book brings to life of a child who as she grew never lost her child-like view…which really brings to light how it became the very foundation for growing change whether starting with one wish, one idea, one step at a time. Wonderful inspired book—for any age!

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I love every book in the series little people, big dreams.
With every human I get to learn about with these books, I’m getting the need to learn and read even more. I absolutely love them. Not only the short, but perfect summary of a life, but also the beautiful way it’s illustrated.

I had initially wanted to read this one with my 5 year old but, as it turns out, it was a little over her head. That said, I enjoyed the story of Yoko Ono and the way it was presented. Just probably for a bit older audience than we had in our house, myself excluded. This series continues to be one I adore and look forward to sharing them with my kiddos.

Thanks to net galley for a chance at the e copy in exchange for my honest review.

I feel like Yoko Ono gets a bad rap. Personally, I only knew her as the "weird" artist ho broke up the Beatles, which obviously isn't true. Was she experimental? Sure but how is that a bad thing. She's been desalinized for daring to reject norms. So I wanted to understand her as a person better. And this book does a fair job of showing her as a complete person.

YokonOnonis a fun edition to a great childrens book series. Truthfully, all I knew about Yoko Ono was that she was married to John Lennon. I really enjoyed learning more about Yoko and her contributions to the arts.

I love this series. I actually knew nothing about Yoko Ono until I read this book, and the book gave me just enough information that a preschooler would also be able to absorb. I also love the illustrations that come in this series.

'Yoko Ono' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Momoko Abe is an ebook in a series of biographies for young readers.

Yoko Ono grew up in Japan and seemed to have everything she needed, but wanted time with her busy parents. After the war, she moved to New York, met fellow free spirits, created unusual art projects and fell in love with a famous musician.

This is another good entry in this series. The art by Momoko Abe is also quite nice. I like how the focus stayed on Yoko Ono for the story.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

I love the books in the Little People, Big Dreams series and this was another enjoyable, child friendly biography. Yoko Ono has been a controversial person and I didn't know much about her before she met and married John Lennon. This was a good introduction to her life, including her relationship with her parents, her lonely early life, her escape from Tokyo in 1945 and her return later. I did not know about her accomplishments or that she was a huge part of the artistic community in New York. Being an introduction to her life and her dreams that she pursued geared to children, this book is told in a positive way, not including the negativity. The illustrations by Momoko Abe are perfect for this book. They are just a bit quirky, large, vivid and detailed adding much to the book. I always enjoy the timeline with photographs and suggestions for further reading, so those who want to know more can find books to read that are also child friendly. As always, the message for young children to be yourself even if it makes you seem different. Different people have different ideas and that is a wonderful thing. Follow your dreams, It can change the world. A great addition to the series that I recommend public and school libraries stock.

5 stars.
I like a few Beatles songs, but I'm not a real superfan by any means. Consequently, I barely know anything about the band, never mind their partners, so I was really interested by this short biography. I knew the barest minimum about Yoko Ono. Even though this is aimed at younger readers and as such, clearly not a full, detailed biography, it was fascinating to learn about her childhood in Japan, her art, and accomplishments. The colorful, graphic illustrations by Momoko Abe are the perfect compliment and will definitely catch the reader's eye and keep attention. This is an great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series!

I am so grateful to Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Yoko Ono.

Not the Best of the Bunch

I have read several books in this series (Little People, Big Dreams) that looks at celebrities from their youngest ages to when they've accomplished what we know them for. In general, I've enjoyed these books. Unfortunately, I wasn't as wild about this one for a reason that may not seem like enough. While I was interested in learning more about cultural icon and activist Yoko Ono, I didn't like the way the illustrator portrayed her throughout the book. Yoko Ono was born in Japan, having a decidedly Japanese look. The illustrations rarely showed her nationality/ethnicity. On most pages, she looks like a dark-haired European, not a Japanese woman at all. While I’ve put in over five decades on this planet and knew much of Yoko's story from when her husband died until now, the book shares details, especially about her younger life, that I didn't know. If you can get beyond the poor illustrations, you or your child might find this a little glimpse of her life fascinating.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Yoko Ono is one of the latest additions yo the Little People Big Dreams series and I have found my favourite so far in this series.
I didn't know a great deal about Yoko Ono and I found this a fascinating and inspirational read. This book will inspire and encourage children to reach for all they hope and dream for and not let anything stand in their way.
I loved the illustrations and even though these biographies are short and sweet they capture essential, positive information to inspire the young of today!

Coming from a wealthy family, Yoko Ono was an artist with her own mind. So even if her family consider her not in the norm, she was fine with it and continued her life as she liked.

One women behind one of the famous The Beatles' personnel that we tend to ignore, her life was also exciting. Thank you so much for brought her life into the lights of children nowadays. This is a great encouragement to those girls who longed to be themselves but are scared to do so.

This book is cute! A few pages were a little strange, but I guess Yoko was a little eccentric! 😂 Overall, great book!

Yoko Ono is the latest addition to the Little People, Big Dream series written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This story focuses on Yoko's childhood in Japan and her arty lifestyle in USA, when she was young. She is a very unique person but I can't forgive her for "breaking up" The Beatles! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my digital copy.

OK I am from the generation which is aware of who beatles were but not their history .I was aware of Yoko Ono as in wife of Lennon and that's it .This book gives her a personality of her own which I really appreciate. This is my favourite series of all times and would want writer to expand and reach out to other nation's heroes too .

I'm 45-years-old and this is the most I've ever learned about Yoko Ono. It was so simple, yet flowed in its own poetic way.

I really didn't know anything about Yoko Ono other than she was the villain who nearly broke up the Beatles. The book does a great job at highlighting the main points of her life, as well as humanizing her -- something that's not often paired with Yoko. The book is short and sweet, which is perfect for young readers, and it also includes a section at the end that provides a little more information about her.

My six-year-old loves every book that Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara writes in the Little People Big Dreams series. These inspirational biographies wonderful way to give our children a peek into the lives of people who have made an impact on our world. It allows them to imagine the ways they might also make an impact. I learned as much as my daughter did from the book about Yoko Ono. This isn't necessarily a book I would have chosen for us, but my daughter loves this series so much I felt pressured to get it. The story is, as always, expertly written for this age group. The illustrations are wonderful. This is a great read, perfect for any child, classroom or library.

The publisher made a copy of this book available for review via Netgalley. This is my honest opinion.

This new entry in a favorite series tells the story of Yoko Ono. Young readers will learn about her life in Japan, her move to New York and her connection to THAT musician. They will discover that her family life and circumstances were difficult and that Yoko felt that she needed to rely upon herself for many years. Children will read about Imagine and the way in which Yoko has honored John. They will also see the importance of living life according to one’s own vision. As always, the story is well told and illustrated with additional information at the end of the story.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this excellent entry in an excellent series. All opinions are my own.

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Sanchez Vegara continues her Little People, Big Dreams series with a biography of Yoko Ono. Young readers see her find her passion from a young age. She was always interested in pursuing art and expression. This desire led her to leave Japan and come to New York City. There she was able to fully explore her passion and encourage others to do the same. The illustrations offer readers a look at her life as they read her story. Well done informative text for elementary level readers.