With thanks to the author, publishers Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

This is another worthy instalment in the Little People Big Dreams series, always a fun way to learn about some of history’s most interesting characters. The story’s message is once again a positive one for young readers, that great things can happen if we believe in ourselves and have the courage to be different.

Even at a young age, Salvador was a somewhat eccentric child who stood out as being different from other children. He didn’t let that stop him from expressing himself though, particularly through his art. At just 17 he was accepted to the most prestigious art college in Spain, but found himself frustrated by the restrictions imposed on him by his professors. When he was 25 he moved to Paris to join other artists who were also interested in a concept that excited him, namely surrealism, or the expression of the unconscious mind through art. He progressed from there to have great success in the United States, and to eventually become on of the world’s most highly-regarded artists.

The mini-biography of Salvador (complete with a timeline) at the end of the book is a great resource for young readers to cement the facts learned in the book, and offers advice on how to learn more about him.

Top marks as always, and I look forward to reading more of the series.

What an adorable Little People, Big Dreams book! The illustrations were the best part as an adult, but I’d bet for any child as well. They were well done and capture a touch of the essence of Dali. The storyline wasn’t as inspiring as some of the other books within this series, but it was still enjoyable to read. Any budding artist will enjoy this short read.

I love the Little People Big Dreams series and this book is no exception.
The story of Salvador Dalí is incredibly interesting and the illustrations are as amazing as ever. Perhaps even more so because this time the drawings pay homage to Dalí's unique style.
I am sure children and adults will enjoy this book immensely.

Dali was a controversial and conflicted human. His art certainly deserves exploration, and this book focuses on Dali as a child, who dreamt big and unique dreams. I have mixed thoughts on the overall content and the illustrations but have a generally favourable feel towards it.

I have read loads of books now in the little people, big dreams series! This book is another corker!
I have heard of Dali, but didn't really know too much about him so I found this book really interesting.
I love that the illustrations of this book correlated to Dali's own unique style.
Love how confident he was in his own talent too!

I’m a fan of the series and the illustration but I don’t think this book gave children enough credit. It just seemed to make the assumption that children couldn’t understand surrealism, would think Dalí’s art too weird, and that his motivations were mainly about acclaim and attention. He obviously loved attention and shock factor, but his work does “make sense”—it just does so within the logic of a dreamscape. Children are in many ways more accepting of this logic than adults. I would have loved for the message to be more about how singular his vision was, not that it made him famous. Something got lost in translation here.

"The Little People, Big Dreams" book series is just one of my favorites. They are always so cute and informative.
As an art lover, this book was just so much fun. Perfect for children!
The illustrations were adorable as always!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

The Little People, Big Dreams biography book series is a fun and informative reading experience. This book on Salvador Dali was interesting and taught me things I was not aware of before. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Another beautifully illustrated book for kids in the 'Little People, BIG DREAMS' series! Salvador Dalí is one of the greatest surrealist artists but he once was a young boy with big dreams who believed in himself and dared to be different. The whole series is very inspiring and introduces kids to famous artists, scientists and athletes in an easy and illustrative way.

Another cute book in the "Little people, Big Dreams" series. Perfect for younger readers who want to learn more about Salvador Dali. Well written and cutely illustrated.

Another great installation in the Little People, Big Dreams series of books. Salvador Dali is a fascinating figure in art history and this story gives a great look into a few key things about his life and work. I love how the story pulls in some of the other things that Dali did - like moving to New York and designing furniture, writing books, creating shop-window displays, etc. Much more than just the surrealism art that he's known for. As expected, this book has a great moral to the story - the importance of asking ourselves "What wonderful things will I achieve today?" to live each day to the fullest.

I also enjoyed the recap/timeline at the end and the emphasis that "great things can happen when we believe in ourselves and dare to be different". I think both of these takeaways are great for young readers and can help to encourage creativity and perseverance. The illustrations in this book felt appropriate for a story about a surrealist painter. For the most part, the pictures on the page supported the text of the story and helped to bring the words to life. The illustrations are colorful and whimsical with a surrealist flair, while still depicting realistic scenes.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book!

I really do like these books. This one however had some unintentionally funny moments such as "It was full of images that didn't make sense, which is why the surrealists loved it." I know this series is for children so it's not like they're going to delve into the meaning and subjectivity of the surrealist art movement, but it just made me chuckle to see it summed up that simply. I do like the emphasis on the fact sometimes you need to let children have their imagination and be a bit weird to achieve some really cool stuff.

I was not aware of Salvador Dalis life story going into this story but I am pleasantly surprised by this and think that children would definitely enjoy this.

A wonderful insight into the life of renowned Surrealist artist, Salvador Dali. Being somewhat familiar with some of his paintings, I had no idea about his personal life or background until now. There are also some fantastic, vibrant illustrations.

This is yet another wonderful addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

Little People, BIG DREAMS has turned out another adorable biography for the kiddos, this time focusing on Salvador Dali. I thought this one was especially cute. I learned more about Dali's life and history, and it encouraged me to google and learn more! This is a great intro to Dali, and the art was fantastic!

Thanks to NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Quarto Publishing for the advance copy. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a fantastic ARC from Netgalley, thank you so much for the chance to get to read it. My daughter has historically loved all of the Little People, BIG DREAMS books series. She is now 11 but we still have and collect these, as they are always a fantastic look in a respectful way into the lives of historical figures. This is no exception, a wonderful look into the Surrealist artist, and his life. This one is not to be missed!!

A wonderful introduction to the enormously gifted artist, with a great moustache, Salvador Dali (which is the name of the artist, not his moustache, although I would not be surprised if the opposite is equally true). Fascinating man, well done writing and drawings, a captivating introduction to a fascinating, and truly creative spirit!

I really enjoy the books in this series and I was delighted to pick up this new release in the series on Salvador Dali.

The book has some great illustrations that helped bring the story of Salvador to life.

The book is a great overview on how he got in to his painting style and what inspired him.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and a great addition to the Little People, BIG Dreams series!

Another fabulous instalment in the incomparable ‘Little People Big Dreams’ series - this time focused on Salvador Dalí! The illustrations were surreal and wonderful and I can really imagine my god-daughter being captivated by the details, colours and shapes. I enjoyed the message that your imagination may be the secret to your success and that standing out is no bad thing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance digital copy for review consideration!

"Salvador Dalí" by María Isabel Sánchez Vegara is part of the "Little People, Big Dreams" series, aimed at introducing young readers to influential figures in a simplified and engaging way. The book presents Dalí's life and achievements in a child-friendly manner, highlighting his unique artistic style and contributions to surrealism. With vibrant illustrations and concise text, it offers a captivating glimpse into Dalí's world, making it accessible and enjoyable for children while inspiring curiosity about art and creativity.