David Attenborough

I absolutely love these book by Maria so I was really pleased to be able to review some. I will definitely be adding this to my families collection. I didn't realise there were so many animals named after Mr Attenborough!

In general I love this series, but I felt like this entry was a lot more cursory than many of the other books. Usually I feel like they do actually give a good overview of a person's life in an interesting way, but this one felt a little half-hearted.

What struck me about this book was that, while the illustrations seem quickly knocked up, and cheesy in the way that a gallery of animals is there watching David Attenborough get knighted, there is clear research behind them. The building of Leicester University where he grew up does not look a million miles from the one in the illustration here, and when he's on his own private field trips to dig up fossils and discover the world around him he's clearly in a version of Bradgate Park, which both he and I know well. What also struck me about this book's visuals is that "little David", as the final page bizarrely calls him, seems to be about ten years old, when the whole point of these things is to portray an incredible, inspiring life. You know, life, that way we have of getting old and doing either good or average or worse with the time? Sir David inspires because he has kept his marbles, his intelligence, his integrity, his energy and enthusiasm through so many decades. Showing this expert mind in action is all well and good, but show it in the right body – the Stephen Hawking volume in this series didn't put him in Superman tights and running about the place. So there are some weird decisions here (is it too much to read the lesson that you can only deserve your fame if you're still young?) but I still liked this entry to the series. I guess the fact it was about someone I've actually met for once kind of biased me towards it, though… Three and a half stars.

This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
David Attenborough is the perfect example of the reason why we have to preserve our wonderful planet and all the creatures in it. As a naturalist he's always been interested in animals in their natural habitat and nowadays he fights for the preservations of such places. That's such a nice objective and definitely one we can all look up to.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Another excellent autobiographical storybook. Short, descriptive and inspirational. Perfect for older toddler with an interest in learning about great people.

Another fabulous edition to this series about true legends. One of my favourite men on the planet and a lot of other peoples too. A lovely introduction to teaching children about great characters and also to inspire them

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Usually I have heard of the people in these little biographies, and while I had heard of David Attenborough, I just thought he was a broadcaster. I was not aware that he was a conservationist, or studied animals and did shows on them.

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This is a odd edition of the book, in that the animals are anthropomorphized. It doesn't add to the story, and actually confuses things, a little bit.

Because my edition of the Netgalley edition didn't have the timeline included, I wasn't able to match the things the book said, with the facts about Sir David. Mores the pity.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

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

This is the third book in the little people series and I can't get enough of them. They are such little bundles of inspiration for children which teach them about famous and influential people in life and in history.
I didn't know how many species were named after David Attenborough which was very interesting to me as an adult.
A lovely book that I highly recommend.

I absolutely love this series of books. They are not just childrens books. They are great! Such a great message about inspiring people. David Attenborough and his documentaries are so astounding, this just furthers the love we all have for him. Great read!

Little People, Big Dreams knocks it out of the park again. I actually didn't know who David Attenborough was going into this book. Now my kids and I both have some new knowledge as well as a tv show to check out.

I knew nothing about David Attenborough before reading this and even as a parent it has intrigued me enough to learn more about him. As always the art style of the Little People, Big Dreams series is beautiful.

I love the picture books that Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara does. They are perfect for little children.
In this beautiful picture book we discover the life of the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist, David Attenborough.
I truly enjoy this series and I find every book to be inspiring for little children. This one was no exception.
Beautiful illustrations too.

I love this series. The illustrations are always great and they give good information without being too much. I really like reading these books at night with my son and think they would also be good for older students.

This is just an okay little biography of David Attenborough. While the pictures themselves are stronger here than in some other books in the series, I'm not a fan of the random animals just appearing (sometimes anthropomorphized) in most of the illustrations. I would expect something a little more factual in a biography about a naturalist. (Also, there's a picture at the end that's supposed to be present day, yet he's drawn to look like a young man.)

The mini biography and timeline at the end are missing in my e-galley, which is disappointing. I always find these books don't give me quite enough information, and I rely on those bits at the end to help fill in some of the gaps.

Overall, this isn't one of the best books in this series, but it isn't one of the worst, either. I think it'll mostly appeal to kids who know who David Attenborough is, though; the book, unfortunately, doesn't make him come across as all that interesting (perhaps because there's no mention of conflict or of anything that he had to overcome).

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This little on is about David Attenborough, a famous naturalist and inspiring conservationist. I was really inspired by his love for animals and the world in its entirety.

A lovely engaging picture book based around the life of David Attenborough, one of Britain and perhaps the world's best loved naturalists. The charming colourful illustrations are what catch our eye, and the simple texts make this book ideal for reading together with little ones, or for keen readers just starting out to tackle a book on their own.
I come from Leicester, the same town where Sir David grew up, and as a town we are rightly proud of him and his work, as I think the nation is. His relevance and popularity has never waned, and with the huge and ever-growing success of his documentaries, he attracts more fans every day, many of them being young. This book makes the perfect companion to his work and will delight budding naturalists, animal lovers, nature activists and young readers all over.
My only qualm is it was over all too quickly! I look forward to other books in this series.

It's a neat little introduction about David Attenborough, but I felt it was a bit more cursory than a lot of the other books in the series. It did have lots of cute illustrations though and it can make kids interested in nature and animals.

Another great entry into the Little People, Big Dreams series. The brief sketch of Attenborough's life and how his curiosity about animals and sense of adventure made him one of the most influential and beloved TV presenters and environmentalists in the world today is beautifully done. This short biography is brief enough for kids to get the highlights and still sends the message that curiosity and hard work will get you where you want to go, and even o places you'd never heard of before. The illustrations, by Minho Noh are delightful; I especially enjoyed the double page spread of all the animals that have been named after Attenborough - including a tiny lion and a dinosaur! Fabulous fun.

I love the books in this series and I am always delighted to see when they have new releases out - and this book features a man who has been a hero of mine from a very young age. I remember watching Wildlife on One on the BBC with my dad when I was little and I have also been lucky enough to meet him a handful of times too!

The images are great and I loved how the book also focussed on his interests in fossils too as that was really his first true love! I thought it was good to show how much of an impact he has made by showing some of the different animals, insects and creatures he has named after him too - he will certainly be greatly missed when he does pass on as he has been a leader in his field bringing the animals and wildlife to our screens and a great conservationist in his later years.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, it is yet another great addition to the series and one that both my daughter and I enjoyed - very highly recommended!

David Attenborough is a well known advocate for environmental causes. He has produced a number of spectacular television series about the world we live in. Yet, he was once a little boy who was just beginning to explore his interests in the natural world. In this charming entry in a wonderful biographical series, readers watch a curious David become educated, spend time with all kinds of animals in all kinds of places and find his calling. He is eventually honored by Queen Elizabeth.

Charmingly illustrated, this is another appealing entry in the Little People series that children should read to learn more about their world and the many things that people do in it. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a lovely book and a wonderful addition to this series. It tells the story of David Attenborough's life in a short yet informative way and was a joy to read. The illustrations were beautiful and really can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

David Attenborough by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is another charming entrant to the Little People BIG DREAMS series that has become a must read for me. This is a wonderful series that excels at educating, as well as entertaining, both young and old with an impressive collection of notable figures of the past and present who have made a significant contribution to their chosen field.

Born in 1926, David Attenborough has devoted his entire life to the exploration and preservation of the planet, and to the multitude of flora and fauna species which inhabit it. As per usual, the accompanying illustrations are a delight, and I will look forward to adding this latest gem to my collection.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens for this ARC.

These books seem to be getting shorter and shorter. I feel as though they use to be so much more informative.
This book quickly skimmed over the life of Sir David Attenborough, and while it still will hopefully increase their interest, if doesn't have much information.

David Attenborough, by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is part of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Vegara introduces Attenbrorough early in his childhood and highlights his unique curiosity into the natural world. Noh's illustrations are warm and inviting, appealing to both young and old readers. Young readers may be familiar with Attenborough's narration of recent nature films and will find this title accessible and inspirational. Vegara offers additional titles at the story's end for those interested in finding out more about Attenborough's life. I highly recommend this title!

Another gem of a book in the series of Little People Big Dreams. I have admired Sir David Attenborough and can't wait for my kid to grow up, so that we are able to watch all his documentaries together. Until then I will read to her about the path David took to become a famous broadcaster and natural historian. The illustrations are amazing as usual and the information on the formative years of Sir David's life is a great starting point to talk about different occupations and natural history as well. One really can't go wrong with this series.

The Little People, Big Dreams series are becoming my favorite children's books.
I didn't know about Sir David Attenborough, so Ms. Sánchez Vegara's book had valuable information for me. As it happened with other books in the series, after finishing this one, I started learning more about the main character. A great book, with the beautiful illustrations and inspired text that we are used to by now!
Thank you to Net Galley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing me with an e-book copy in exchange for my honest review!

A good addition to this series, it was fun to learn he'd always loved animals and to know that so many creatures have been named after him.

While scanning through the books on 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 dig in and see what this series is all about. 

Through my reading and my post-reading research, I have learned that Little People, Big Dreams is a 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 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. 

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 texts.

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 of readers can read and learn from awesome books!

The story of David Attenborough was absolutely-deserved to become one of the newest biographies add to the Little People, Big Dreams Collection. David's contribution to our world as one of the great environmental activist of all time is surely deserving of his own book within the Little People, Big Dreams series. 

This book is sure to be loved by both you and your littlest reader as you learn all about his fight to bring social equality to all of the world.

This is a gorgeously illustrated book about one of th4e nation's favourites. The pictures in this book are very vivid and showcase the animal wonders of the world. Perfect gift for the children in your life!

Hell yes!

I've read many books from the Little People, Big Dreams series by Isabel Sánchez Vegara, but I believe this is my favourite so far. And I can pinpoint exactly why: This persons history- David Attenborough's - resonates with me. So far, I found the stories entertaining and enjoyed that I was learning new things, which is always a plus. But a person wishing to spend their life with animals I can <i>understand</i>.
That's probably a very privileged point of view to have. But then, I still have to read from people with my problems, being neurodiverse, disabled, enby, ace. One day, my friends. The day will come.

Back to the book.
Everywhere are animals where there don't need to be some. One picture shows Sir Attenborough in a library, and in the seat across from hin, placed on multiple cushions, sits a chameleon. The part about animals being entertaining guests in television studios made me laugh, and I badly needed that. The spread including animals that have been named after Sir Attenborough impressed me.
From all those I've read so far, if I wanted to purchase one, it would be this book.

I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This picture book is a wonderful non-fiction biography for parents and children to enjoy together.

The illustrations are sweet and the text is interesting, but not too long for the youngest readers. I'd say this could easily be read allowed to curious preschoolers.

It’d be a fun addition to a storytime focused on animals, providing a role model for little animal lovers.

Great elementary biography!

I actually hadn't read any of the Little People, Big Dreams books before, which is odd since there are so many. The art is really cute, and I love the clear progression from little David's interests to following a course of study to fulfilling his dream. There are animals on every page, some clearly literal, others a little more personified or symbolic of his dream (a little His Dark Materials type daemon style). My four year old enjoyed it and enjoyed the pictures of him at the end so we could talk about how this is a real person who actually did this. It will be a great segue into watching some nature docs with her.

Another great addition to my favourite series 'Little People, Big Dreams' which introduces young readers to lives of outstanding and inspiring people.
I grew up with nature documentaries made by Sir David Attenborough and have always admired his intelligence, patience and enthusiam, so I was vey happy to see this short biography by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Like other titles in the series, it is informative, written in accessible language and accompanied by quirky fun illustrations.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the ARC provided ine xchange for an honest opinion.

David Attenborough is a new biography for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and innovative icons while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail.

Due out 4th June 2019 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it'll be 32 pages and will be available in hardcover, and ebook formats.

Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. The gentle and sweetly whimsical illustrations are well done. The art by Mikyo Noh is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The art is rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look (like the little butterflies, bugs, reptiles and more which appear throughout the book).

Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.

Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Sir David Attenborough is an intelligent and accomplished spokesman for conservation and our lovely planet and this book is a nice introduction to his life and work for the youngest generation.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I’m going to be honest with you, I had no clue who David Attenborough was prior to reading this book. Now I know, and I’m interested in learning more. This is my first of the “Little People, Big Dreams” series (I’ve been approved for 3 others), but I can certainly see how these books would be amazing tools of use in the classroom! Was this a comprehensive lesson on Mr. Attenborough? No, but it would make a very nice introduction or supplement to a lesson! I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes out for these books with the intention of adding them to my classroom library!

Thank you netgalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love these Little People, Big Dreams books. I had no idea David Attenborough had done so much in his life. An advocate for the natural world he’s been on television, documentaries, had numerous animals named after him... it’s all incredibly interesting. A soft natural pallet compliments this small story of a big dreamer.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

My children and I adore this series of books. This one was no different.
Fantastic read, great images.

David Attenborough ist ein bekannter Name und doch wusste ich irgendwie nicht wirklich etwas. Dieser kleine Einblick in sein Leben gibt gerade Kindern, die sich für Tiere und Natur interessieren einen Einblick über einen Menschen, der einiges erreicht und erlebt hat.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book. I really enjoy this series and plan on reading them all. Before this I had not heard of David Attenborough. I know these books are for children, but even as an adult I am learning things from them.

Una vita per gli animali: conoscerli e (sopratutto) farli conoscere è lo scopo a a cui si è dedicato David Attemborough, diventando uno dei maggiori naturalisti e divulgatori della nostra epoca.

Un viaggio iniziato da bambino, e continuato per tutta la vita, per la felicità di tutti coloro che hanno visto animali e habitat di tutto il mondo entrare nelle loro case, scoprendo le meraviglie del nostro pianeta.

Un'altra vita a cui guardare, accompagnata dalle colorate illustrazioni che caratterizzano questa bellissima collana.

Another great addition to this wonderful series. My kids love these books and so do I. This was another favorite!

A sweet little book, suitable for ages 6 - 8. I read with my class when we were learning about animals and they were interested in the presenter, David Attenborough. Not a lot of detail or text, but a good overview of his life with charming paintings to illustrate, and a timeline at the end. Good as a simple example of a biography in the classroom.

I personally did not know much about David's Attenborough, so I found this little book very interesting and informative.
As usual beautiful illustration, clear descriptions and life timeline. I would totally recommend this to families and bookworms!

Thanks to the publisher and to the author for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

At this point in time, I think it's pretty safe to say that most British adults know of David Attenborough’s ceaseless and important work in the nature and environmental field, and this is rightly what has cemented his status as a living legend and one of our most revered national treasures; however, our little ones perhaps do not recognise and/or comprehend his status. In this fantastic series known as Little People, Big Dreams, children are memorably introduced to some of the most renowned characters from across a whole spectrum of areas and introducing those who may go on to inspire our kids to strive to achieve great things themselves. This is by far the most solid, interesting and well-rounded of all of the books that feature in the series, and I would characterise it as a must-read for those heading somewhat towards their formative years on our humble planet.

We are introduced to this great man where it all began, his year of birth, and progress by charting the most important snippets of information detailing the prominent aspects of his early life, coming-of-age, forming of opinions and the unsurpassed awareness he has raised to some of the scariest and greatest environmental challenges of our generation and beyond. What's superb is there is just enough to enable a child to become curious yet not enough to overwhelm, which is crucial at this stage in their reading career, and the colourful, fun illustrations complement the text perfectly.

There is no doubt we need the younger generation to pick up the baton and develop an interest in areas such as climate control and the natural world, and I feel this does a superb job of creating a fascinating in these topics from early years. Insightful, informative and wonderfully engaging, this sets the groundwork for interest in activism without terrifying little people with the state we currently find ourselves. I cannot recommend this enough. Bravo! Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an ARC.

A lovely addition to the series, with a timely message. The art in this one is engaging and the tone of the prose is appropriate. Very good. A must stock.

I have long admired David Attenborough and was excited to discover that he is now the subject of one of the Little People Big Dreams series.

This book was quite an education. With its familiar style of simple illustrations and short accessible text, we learn about Attenborough's childhood and what inspired his love of the natural world. Always accompanied by animals in the illustrations, this is an image of David Attenborough that is easy to picture in real life.

My only slight criticism would be that the image of David Attenborough 'today' with his concerns for ocean pollution looks as young as the image when he graduates from university, and I feel that for many young readers an image of him as an older man would be more familiar.

This is a book I will certainly consider for use in the classroom, perhaps with our eco-council and when learning about different parts of the natural world using clips from Attenborough documentaries.

I received an eARC of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is another great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. I just recently read the speech that David Attenborough gave to the UN about climate change so was happy to see this book for children. Young David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library and on the grounds collecting, collating his specimens and creating a mini animal museum. He loved animals and nature, so when he was old enough to go to university, he studied science and zoology. He graduated, but wanted to be close to animals. He began working in television and was eventually given the chance to travel and observe animals in their natural habitat. He discovered new animals and told the stories of many animals that people had only ever seen in a zoo. After that, he began to teach children about saving the planet and what they could do to help the animals and save their habitats. This wonderful story features stylish and quirky illustrations that will appeal to young readers. There are also extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcaster's life that can be shared with older readers. I definitely recommend this book to all school and public libraries.

I adore these books from Little People, BIG DREAMS series, This new book is about the life of Sir David Attenborough, who is the most inspired loved broadcaster and conservationist.
I just everything about this lovely gentle man, and grew up watching him on television.

I highly recommend this new book Sir David Attenborough by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.
Come to think of it all her books. They are so adorable, colourful with lovely illustrations throughout and great for small children to learn about some of the wonderful people that were and are a part of our lives and did great things they did.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the ARC provided for an honest opinion.

This series really never does anything wrong. Each of their books are similar and of similar quality. I learned quite a few things about Attenborough that I didn’t know and kids will too.

I have always been fascinated by the work that Sir David Attenborough has done. From the books that he has written and the wealth of our planet he has helped familarize many of us, he owes our sincerest gratitude. This little book for the curious minds brings to life Attenborough's journey and his love for nature alive with short text and lovely illustrations. It was a delight to read this book and I can't recommend it enough to anyone who has a small baby in the house becuase children have a natural affinity for all things Mother Earth.

Sir David Attenborough is passionate about nature. He has always loved learning about how the natural world works. He created many tv shows about animals and nature. He was also knighted by the Queen for his work on documentaries about planet Earth.

I didn’t know some of these facts about Sir David Attenborough before reading this book. For example, there are many species of plants and animals named after him, such as a frog named Pristimantis Attenboroughi. He is an inspiring man who has done a lot of work to preserve our natural planet.

This is a great story to teach children about the life of Sir David Attenborough.

Thank you Frances Lincoln for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Sanchez Vegara's David Attenborough explores the life of a most beloved naturalist. From a young age, Attenborough was fascinated by nature. He loved collecting fossils and other things of interest. When a friend sent him a wee dried seahorse, that's the moment he decided to become a naturalist. Since then, Attenborough has traveled the world, exploring nature and sharing his love of animals with the world. At the end is a section with more detailed information on Attenborough's life. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great, and full of delightful art to engage younger audiences!

***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.