Greta Thunberg

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Book Overview

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist, told in an inspiring biography for kids

When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the "School Strike for Climate". Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike.

She found her voice and continues to use it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No one is too small to make a difference."

This inspiring 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 climate activist's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

"...cute and quirky..."- USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."- Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc es] kids to important figures in Latinx history." - Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"... an] extraordinary series..." - TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..." - Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..." - NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'" - Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711256454
• ISBN13: 9780711256453
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.7" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3