Little People, Big Dreams in US and UK!

On Saturday 21st October, Book Fairies around the UK and US were absolutely THRILLED about hiding copies of books from the inspiring, adorable and amazing children’s book series, Little People, Big Dreams.

WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?

This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. Not only do these books share amazing life stories, they are educational and presented in a beautiful way suitable for all ages from young kids to adults.

Sharing the experience

All of our book fairies enjoyed flipping through the series and hiding the books for other people to find. One of our book fairies, Carys from Cornwall said:

One of my favorite parts of that campaign was the kids finding the books. I hid three in a pub, and stayed for food there so saw them being picked up. There was this little girl who found the Agatha Christie book and she was so excited she found it! It was adorable! She took it back to her table and read it with her mum before putting it in her bag.

According to Katie, our book fairy in Texas –

I am a big fan of unique children’s books and loved hiding this series! The illustrations are amazing and the educational aspect of the books made them that much better. I was so excited to get Agatha Christie because she is my all time favorite author. The books were hidden in city centre -an area in Houston, TX where many families frequent. The area is coming back to life after a lot of destruction from Harvey so I’m hoping the books made someone’s day brighter.

About this day, the publisher, Quarto Knows,  was extremely excited –

Thank you ever so much for the wonderful book drops over the weekend. I hope everyone involved enjoyed taking part in it as well.

 

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Emmeline Pankhurst
As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting from women’s voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world.

This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. • • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/QuartoKids Twitter: @QuartoKids Instagram: @quartokids #flchildren #littlepeoplebigdreams #ibelieveinbookfairies • • Emmeline Pankhurst As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting from women’s voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world.

Agatha Christie
When Agatha Christie was young, she read books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should end! As an adult, her crime novels, with their twists and turns and peculiar detectives, challenged the minds of millions of readers, making her the queen of mystery and the best-selling novelist of all time.

A Louisiana Book Fairy dropped a copy of LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS Agatha Christie at an Orange Leaf. About the series: This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. ? Agatha Christie: When Agatha Christie was young, she read books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should end! As an adult, her crime novels, with their twists and turns and peculiar detectives, challenged the minds of millions of readers, making her the queen of mystery and the best-selling novelist of all time. ? #littlepeoplebigdreams #ibelieveinbookfairies #bookfairieslouisiana #agathachristie

Frida Kahlo
When Frida Kahlo was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century.

Taking shelter from Storm Brian this Little People, Big Dreams Frida Kahlo book has been left in a colourful patch in Hampshire. Has anyone found her yet? ?? About the book: This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The second book follows Frida Kahlo, whose desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a solo exhibition in America. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Frida's life at the back. #ibelieveinbookfairies #countrymarket #hampshire #littlepeoplebigdreams #inspirationalwomen #book #childrensbooks #bookstagram #flchildren #fridakahlo #artist #vegetables

Coco Chanel
Following the death of her mother, Coco Chanel spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat-maker and, eventually, one of the most famous fashion designers that has ever lived.

Book Fairies are hiding copies of the series Little People, Big Dreams around the U.S. today! The first stop in #pittsburgh was this beautiful spot in Bloomfield. #ibelieveinbookfairies #flchildren #littlepeoplebigdreams #cocochanel #pghreads #littlebirdhouselibrary ? ••• About the series: This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. ••• About Coco Chanel: Following the death of her mother, Coco Chanel spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat-maker and, eventually, one of the most famous fashion designers that has ever lived.

Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world’s most beloved writers and speakers.

LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. Maya Angelou Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world’s most beloved writers and speakers. #flchildren #littlepeoplebigdreams #ibelieveinbookfairies #richlandcarrouselpark

Amelia Earhart
When Amelia Earhart was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female work record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission of all: to fly all the way around the world.

A Hampshire book fairy has left a fabulous book about Amelia Earheart for children in Bordon to find - has she flown into someone's home yet? ??? About the book: This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female flier to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life at the back. #ibelieveinbookfairies #bookstagram #littlepeoplebigdreams #childrensbooks #book #bookish #bordon #hampshire #ameliaearhart #inspiration #inspirationalwomen #flchildren

Marie Curie
When Marie Curie was young, she was unable to attend university because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on the win the Noble Prize for Physics!

Book Fairies are hiding copies of the series Little People, Big Dreams around the U.S. today! Next on our adventures in #pittsburgh was this amazing community garden in Garfield. It was full of veggies and fruits AND art!! Marie Curie is waiting to be found right next to this blue eyed mosaic octopus.?#ibelieveinbookfairies #flchildren #littlepeoplebigdreams #mariecurie #pghreads ? ••• About the series: This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. ••• About Marie Curie: When Marie Curie was young, she was unable to attend university because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on the win the Noble Prize for Physics!

Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist whose courage and dignity sparked the movement that ended segregation. She never stopped working for equal rights.

Kids in Edinburgh will have a surprise as well! Rosa Parks Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist whose courage and dignity sparked the movement that ended segregation. She never stopped working for equal rights. Emmeline Pankhurst As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting from women’s voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world. Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn grew up in Arnhem in the Netherlands. After living through the hardships of World War Two, she moved to study ballet in London. She went to star in plays and films, eventually becoming one of the most iconic actresses of all time. Frida Kahlo When Frida Kahlo was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Coco Chanel Following the death of her mother, Coco Chanel spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat-maker and, eventually, one of the most famous fashion designers that has ever lived. #ibelieveinbookfairies #flchildren #littlepeoplebigdreams #edinburgh #booksinscotland #scotland #kids #children #book #reading #bookstagram

Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn grew up in Arnhem in the Netherlands. After living through the hardships of World War Two, she moved to study ballet in London. She went to star in plays and films, eventually becoming one of the most iconic actresses of all time.

#BookFound! The Book Fairies are out in force today! Part of the Little People BIG DREAMS series, this little boy was happy to find this sweet book about Audrey Hepburn! New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of iconic actress Audrey Hepburn, from her early life during World War Two, to ballet school, her acting career and UNICEF work. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world! #ibelieveinbookfairies #littlepeoplebigdreams #books

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

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