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Little People, BIG DREAMS
Mahatma Gandhi
Cuando Mohandas era un niño pequeño, su madre le inculcó valores hindúes de la no violencia. Estudió Derecho en Inglaterra. Luego, en Sudáfrica, pudo comprobar la gran injusticia que sufría el pueblo indio por parte de los colonos blancos y se hizo activista. Organizó a la gente para desafiar pacíficamente las leyes injustas, pero fue arrestado y encarcelado. Uno de sus principales objetivos era que los indios de Sudáfrica y de la India tuvieran derecho al voto. Hoy Gandhi es recordado como el «padre de la India»: un líder pacifista que luchó por la libertad.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published February 13, 2019
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Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
201 books447 followersMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director perhaps best known as the author of much of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Each book tells the childhood story of one of the world's female icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, allowing them to identify with the characters in each story.
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August 10, 2019
4★
“And Mahatma, the little boy with the very big heart, gave a single lesson to those who hope for a brighter future: sometimes, the power of peace is greater than the power of force.”
Little Mohandas playing while his mother spins
This is a very brief summary of the life of one of the world’s greatest activists for non-violent resistance. It touches on only a very few parts of his life but could serve as the basis for more story-telling if children seem interested.
Gandhi’s mother taught him to be honest and to care for all living things. At 19, he went to England to study and had to learn English ways.
Gandhi having tea in England
He then went to South Africa to work as a lawyer, and quickly learned that he wasn’t allowed to mix with whites. He decided to protest against injustice and began a silent sit-in in the street. He was joined by others, but he certainly wasn’t appreciated by the authorities!
Gandhi, joined by others in a peaceful protest
He stayed in South Africa for 20 years, protesting peacefully, but he wanted to go home to help India shake off the British rule.
Gandhi disembarking into a very British India
He decides to shed his fancy lawyer’s clothing and dress like a simple man of the people. The illustrations show him seeming quite pleased with his new, modified look. I have to say, there is a real appeal about finding a basic uniform and sticking to it!
Gandhi, checking his new look
He continued gathering a following of people who were willing to protest peacefully and join him in quiet acts of rebellion against the British. The British were not pleased and put him in jail! As his last attempt at protest, he stopped eating.
Gandhi on a hunger strike
Of course, the government had no choice but to release him, and the crowds cheered! He went on to be called “Mahatma”, meaning “great soul”, and he’s known all over the world for his peaceful protest against injustice.
Mahatma Gandhi, as the world came to know him, writing by his famous spinning wheel
I loved this little book with its particularly delightful illustrations. I was surprised more wasn’t shown of his famous spinning wheel. This photograph, taken in 1946 by well-known photographer Margaret Bourke-White, shows him spinning, as he did for an hour every morning at 4am, so we are told.
Gandhi spinning
All of the illustrations include what I think is a cheery little Peace Dove. I imagine you’ll agree with me when you see this last piece of art.
Little Mohandas Ghandi, contemplating with the birds
The last pages of the book have real photographs and a short article of about 250 words summarising his life and explaining that Britain did formally leave India and that sadly, in 1948, one of his many enemies succeeded in killing him. Just as well the illustrations finished before that.
It’s a lovely addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series to give very young children some good food for thought. I suspect it will prompt some teachers, parents, and others to learn a bit more, too. These are great conversation starters, and kids could begin by finding the little bird in each picture.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing / Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the preview copy for review.
“And Mahatma, the little boy with the very big heart, gave a single lesson to those who hope for a brighter future: sometimes, the power of peace is greater than the power of force.”
Little Mohandas playing while his mother spins
This is a very brief summary of the life of one of the world’s greatest activists for non-violent resistance. It touches on only a very few parts of his life but could serve as the basis for more story-telling if children seem interested.
Gandhi’s mother taught him to be honest and to care for all living things. At 19, he went to England to study and had to learn English ways.
Gandhi having tea in England
He then went to South Africa to work as a lawyer, and quickly learned that he wasn’t allowed to mix with whites. He decided to protest against injustice and began a silent sit-in in the street. He was joined by others, but he certainly wasn’t appreciated by the authorities!
Gandhi, joined by others in a peaceful protest
He stayed in South Africa for 20 years, protesting peacefully, but he wanted to go home to help India shake off the British rule.
Gandhi disembarking into a very British India
He decides to shed his fancy lawyer’s clothing and dress like a simple man of the people. The illustrations show him seeming quite pleased with his new, modified look. I have to say, there is a real appeal about finding a basic uniform and sticking to it!
Gandhi, checking his new look
He continued gathering a following of people who were willing to protest peacefully and join him in quiet acts of rebellion against the British. The British were not pleased and put him in jail! As his last attempt at protest, he stopped eating.
Gandhi on a hunger strike
Of course, the government had no choice but to release him, and the crowds cheered! He went on to be called “Mahatma”, meaning “great soul”, and he’s known all over the world for his peaceful protest against injustice.
Mahatma Gandhi, as the world came to know him, writing by his famous spinning wheel
I loved this little book with its particularly delightful illustrations. I was surprised more wasn’t shown of his famous spinning wheel. This photograph, taken in 1946 by well-known photographer Margaret Bourke-White, shows him spinning, as he did for an hour every morning at 4am, so we are told.
Gandhi spinning
All of the illustrations include what I think is a cheery little Peace Dove. I imagine you’ll agree with me when you see this last piece of art.
Little Mohandas Ghandi, contemplating with the birds
The last pages of the book have real photographs and a short article of about 250 words summarising his life and explaining that Britain did formally leave India and that sadly, in 1948, one of his many enemies succeeded in killing him. Just as well the illustrations finished before that.
It’s a lovely addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series to give very young children some good food for thought. I suspect it will prompt some teachers, parents, and others to learn a bit more, too. These are great conversation starters, and kids could begin by finding the little bird in each picture.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing / Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the preview copy for review.
May 28, 2020
Apart from learning that Gandhi was a pacifist this book tells me little else. At the beginning we see Gandhi casually dipping a teabag which wouldn't be around for another 10 years. A couple of sources I've checked says the first one was invented 10 yrs after this event which leaves me really sceptical about the rest of the books historical accuracy. The book mentions he doesn't want to hurt anything but doesn't actually say if he was a vegetarian or vegan or if he put these thoughts into practice. His assassination is mentioned in the timeline but not in the text.
As this series is showing children Icons of our time I wondered if it was appropriate to have someone accused of domestic abuse held up as an icon to children let alone the things I have read about his 'purity tests' where he slept naked with young girls. I would have thought this would make him an unacceptable figure for a children's book, particularly the way in which he is shown as a saintly person.
As seems to be a theme with this series, the illustrations aren't nice to look at. Not recommended.
As this series is showing children Icons of our time I wondered if it was appropriate to have someone accused of domestic abuse held up as an icon to children let alone the things I have read about his 'purity tests' where he slept naked with young girls. I would have thought this would make him an unacceptable figure for a children's book, particularly the way in which he is shown as a saintly person.
As seems to be a theme with this series, the illustrations aren't nice to look at. Not recommended.
April 29, 2019
Before commencing with my review, I should probably point out that I have read this here instalment of the Little People, Big Dreams series in its original Spanish (as the English version will not be available until May and I was for one eager to practice my rusty Spanish with a picture book biography and for two I prosaically simply did not want to wait until May either). And the reason why I am mentioning the former is that while I took Spanish at university aeons ago, my retained Spanish is definitely not what I would consider in any manner fluent (and therefore, while I do think that I have for the most part understood Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's presented narrative for what it is and what it shows, of course my perusal of the original Spanish version of Mahatma Gandhi has not been without a few minor comprehension type problems).
However, and even considering that I have had some reading glitches whilst perusing Mahatma Gandhi in Spanish, I have also and in my opinion most definitely understood more than enough of Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's printed words, of her presented narrative to know and in full that the author's textual musings on and about Mahatma Gandhi really do tend to personally bother me rather a lot (and that this is actually even a trifle of an understatement on my part). For since we do now know and are more than well aware of the fact that while Mahatma Gandhi definitely achieved many great things in his life (and could I guess also be considered a martyr), that he promoted non violent resistance, that he should be considered the father of modern India, Gandhi also seemingly had some pretty nastily racially intolerant attitudes and views, and was supposedly also often seriously abusive to his own family members. And thus, both personally and indeed also academically and intellectually, I have really and truly majorly chafed at the fact that in Mahatma Gandhi Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara seems to almost verbally depict Gandhi as some kind of perfect and without sin and taint shining deity like figure, as someone who can do no wrong and never did any wrong, basically glorifying Gandhi to such an extent that I for one have felt as though I was reading propaganda and not in any manner a balanced and necessarily critical view of Mahatma Gandhi's life.
For while I of course and naturally did not expect Mahatma Gandhi (it being a picture book biography geared to younger children) to be a detailed exposé (warts and all) of Mahatma Gandhi's life, I was indeed hoping for and wanting at least a modicum of authorial scepticism shown (especially with regard to Gandhi's racism and accusations of abuse), and that this really does not ever occur in Mahatma Gandhi, this really both rubs me the wrong way and also makes me totally hesitant to even remotely consider recommending a picture book biography that is (at least in my opinion) sadly just a total hagiography, with the author frustratingly totally and in my opinion willfully (not to mention ignorantly) ignoring any and all of the less than stellar components of Gandhi's life (as yes indeed and to and for me in particular, Gandhi's racism and that he was accused of domestic abuse, that all does in my opinion at least warrant being mentioned and pointed out within the pages of Mahatma Gandhi, no matter that Gandhi certainly achieved many great things and was instrumental in gaining the independence of India from Great Britain and yes, no matter that Mahatma Gandhi is a simple picture book meant for children).
One star for Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's totally (in my opinion) lacking and personally frustrating narrative, but I am still going to be ranking Mahatma Gandhi with a low two stars, as I have in fact (and surprisingly so for the Little People, Big Dreams series) quite aesthetically enjoyed Albert Arrayás' accompanying illustrations, which do appear as appreciatively historically accurate and thankfully depict human figures (including Mahatma Gandhi) as unexaggerated and realistic albeit that their rather pointy noses do remind me a trifle of Pinocchio (but yes, I can really only recommend the illustrations for Mahatma Gandhi and nothing more, as Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's text in my opinion just leaves very very much, leaves pretty much everything to be desired).
However, and even considering that I have had some reading glitches whilst perusing Mahatma Gandhi in Spanish, I have also and in my opinion most definitely understood more than enough of Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's printed words, of her presented narrative to know and in full that the author's textual musings on and about Mahatma Gandhi really do tend to personally bother me rather a lot (and that this is actually even a trifle of an understatement on my part). For since we do now know and are more than well aware of the fact that while Mahatma Gandhi definitely achieved many great things in his life (and could I guess also be considered a martyr), that he promoted non violent resistance, that he should be considered the father of modern India, Gandhi also seemingly had some pretty nastily racially intolerant attitudes and views, and was supposedly also often seriously abusive to his own family members. And thus, both personally and indeed also academically and intellectually, I have really and truly majorly chafed at the fact that in Mahatma Gandhi Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara seems to almost verbally depict Gandhi as some kind of perfect and without sin and taint shining deity like figure, as someone who can do no wrong and never did any wrong, basically glorifying Gandhi to such an extent that I for one have felt as though I was reading propaganda and not in any manner a balanced and necessarily critical view of Mahatma Gandhi's life.
For while I of course and naturally did not expect Mahatma Gandhi (it being a picture book biography geared to younger children) to be a detailed exposé (warts and all) of Mahatma Gandhi's life, I was indeed hoping for and wanting at least a modicum of authorial scepticism shown (especially with regard to Gandhi's racism and accusations of abuse), and that this really does not ever occur in Mahatma Gandhi, this really both rubs me the wrong way and also makes me totally hesitant to even remotely consider recommending a picture book biography that is (at least in my opinion) sadly just a total hagiography, with the author frustratingly totally and in my opinion willfully (not to mention ignorantly) ignoring any and all of the less than stellar components of Gandhi's life (as yes indeed and to and for me in particular, Gandhi's racism and that he was accused of domestic abuse, that all does in my opinion at least warrant being mentioned and pointed out within the pages of Mahatma Gandhi, no matter that Gandhi certainly achieved many great things and was instrumental in gaining the independence of India from Great Britain and yes, no matter that Mahatma Gandhi is a simple picture book meant for children).
One star for Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's totally (in my opinion) lacking and personally frustrating narrative, but I am still going to be ranking Mahatma Gandhi with a low two stars, as I have in fact (and surprisingly so for the Little People, Big Dreams series) quite aesthetically enjoyed Albert Arrayás' accompanying illustrations, which do appear as appreciatively historically accurate and thankfully depict human figures (including Mahatma Gandhi) as unexaggerated and realistic albeit that their rather pointy noses do remind me a trifle of Pinocchio (but yes, I can really only recommend the illustrations for Mahatma Gandhi and nothing more, as Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara's text in my opinion just leaves very very much, leaves pretty much everything to be desired).
April 9, 2019
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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.
I've always been intrigued by Gandhi. So much so that he was actually part of my high school thesis. The fact that he was able to create a peaceful resistance movement is very inspiring. Children would benefit a lot from learning more about this astonishing man who changed so much using just the power of peace.
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.
I've always been intrigued by Gandhi. So much so that he was actually part of my high school thesis. The fact that he was able to create a peaceful resistance movement is very inspiring. Children would benefit a lot from learning more about this astonishing man who changed so much using just the power of peace.
June 7, 2020
Another great non-fiction picture book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
I didn't know much about Mahatma Gandhi as he wasn't a figure discussed much in the history classes I taught. Most of what I know is from the news, YouTube and vague references in other works. It was great to be able to pick up a little book and learn something! Even adults can learn from these children picture books. That's a great thing about this series!
I will advise readers to remember that these books are for children and introduce historical figures. Gandhi was not perfect or a saint, he was human, but we don't need to teach young children (that's the market segmentation for this book, by the way) about all the bad in the world. Give them some information about the individual and let them do more research after.
I adore this series, and I totally recommend picking this up if you want to add some non-fiction picture books to your shelves! They are short, sweet, and packed full of useful information. These books make non-fiction biographies fun for kids!
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I didn't know much about Mahatma Gandhi as he wasn't a figure discussed much in the history classes I taught. Most of what I know is from the news, YouTube and vague references in other works. It was great to be able to pick up a little book and learn something! Even adults can learn from these children picture books. That's a great thing about this series!
I will advise readers to remember that these books are for children and introduce historical figures. Gandhi was not perfect or a saint, he was human, but we don't need to teach young children (that's the market segmentation for this book, by the way) about all the bad in the world. Give them some information about the individual and let them do more research after.
I adore this series, and I totally recommend picking this up if you want to add some non-fiction picture books to your shelves! They are short, sweet, and packed full of useful information. These books make non-fiction biographies fun for kids!
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
April 16, 2019
Another good book in this series. This one telling the story of Gandhi. A great person that deserves to be talk about more and that children can really learn from his personality and teaching.
Since it’s an ARC, I just wanted to point the fact that the «real» biography/timeline at the end does not work on an Ipad, I see the picture but no text at all. Everything work fine!
Since it’s an ARC, I just wanted to point the fact that the «real» biography/timeline at the end does not work on an Ipad, I see the picture but no text at all. Everything work fine!
April 22, 2020
Mahatma Gandhi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is another great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series for children. This is the story of Gandhi, a very inspirational man, who led non-violent protests and helped Indian people fight against discrimination. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital copy.
May 27, 2020
This biography for kids is about Mahatma Ghandi, a man who became a great leader of India and was the originator of the peaceful protest..
The Little People, Big Dreams series is a great series for young children to learn about the great people who came before them. If you have children or grandchildren who want to learn about the past, you will like this series.
I received a free copy of this book from Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the authors via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.
The Little People, Big Dreams series is a great series for young children to learn about the great people who came before them. If you have children or grandchildren who want to learn about the past, you will like this series.
I received a free copy of this book from Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the authors via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.
April 12, 2019
This is a very sanitized children's biographical picture book. It's not that I was expecting it to talk about Gandhi's explicit racism, mistreatment of his family, or sexual habits... but I would've liked at least a bit of skepticism. This book almost deifies him, while ignoring all of the problematic aspects of his life.
Unlike with some of the other books in this series, I did sort of like the illustrations in this one. That's a plus. On the downside, the book refers to Gandhi as "Mahatma" before that term is actually explained; that should've been caught by an editor.
Knowing what we now know about Gandhi, this was a risky choice of topic for a picture book. I was hoping to have at least some of the controversy addressed. Instead, this is a very one-sided look at a man who may have done some great things... but was far from a saint in other respects. Such an uncritical look at a person's life tends to read more like propaganda than a balanced biography. So I can't really recommend this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing a digital ARC.
Unlike with some of the other books in this series, I did sort of like the illustrations in this one. That's a plus. On the downside, the book refers to Gandhi as "Mahatma" before that term is actually explained; that should've been caught by an editor.
Knowing what we now know about Gandhi, this was a risky choice of topic for a picture book. I was hoping to have at least some of the controversy addressed. Instead, this is a very one-sided look at a man who may have done some great things... but was far from a saint in other respects. Such an uncritical look at a person's life tends to read more like propaganda than a balanced biography. So I can't really recommend this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing a digital ARC.
May 22, 2020
ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in return for my honest review.
I read this heartwarming book with my son, my children and I love reading the Little People Big Dreams series of books and discuss the inspiring people each one is based on.
Each book is based on well known, influential people from around the world and through time. Introducing our young children to important topics which have major impact on our world.
This book introduces our children to Mahatma Gandhi, one of the worlds greatest activists for non-violent resistance. Mahatma Gandhi was raised to respect all living things and fought against racial segregation by peacefully protesting.
I loved this delightful little book with beautiful illustrations, particularly the little peace dove throughout.
I read this heartwarming book with my son, my children and I love reading the Little People Big Dreams series of books and discuss the inspiring people each one is based on.
Each book is based on well known, influential people from around the world and through time. Introducing our young children to important topics which have major impact on our world.
This book introduces our children to Mahatma Gandhi, one of the worlds greatest activists for non-violent resistance. Mahatma Gandhi was raised to respect all living things and fought against racial segregation by peacefully protesting.
I loved this delightful little book with beautiful illustrations, particularly the little peace dove throughout.
April 26, 2019
The Little People, Big Dreams series shares the lives of extraordinary people through adorable, quirky illustrations and simple language. Each person represented has had an incredible impact on the world, but started life as a child with a dream.
Another wonderful little release from Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara. The book, like all of the series, is very short but given these books are for children, it's completely understandable. In fact, Vegara does a particularly great job in this case of condensing the remarkable and inspiring life of Mahatma Gandhi into a short story.
I loved the cute illustrations and the gentle language used to describe an equally as gentle man. Of course there are parts of Gandhi's life not explored here but this book is for children after all, and the ultimate message reflected here is one of love and humanness.
"And Mahatma, the little boy with the very big heart, gave a single lesson to those who hope for a brighter future: sometimes, the power of peace is greater than the power of fore."
I enjoyed this book immensely and learned a couple of things about Gandhi's background that I didn't know before. What a wonderful way to highlight for children Gandhi's approach to injustice, peaceful protest and resistance. Recommended for your 'little library'!
Another wonderful little release from Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara. The book, like all of the series, is very short but given these books are for children, it's completely understandable. In fact, Vegara does a particularly great job in this case of condensing the remarkable and inspiring life of Mahatma Gandhi into a short story.
I loved the cute illustrations and the gentle language used to describe an equally as gentle man. Of course there are parts of Gandhi's life not explored here but this book is for children after all, and the ultimate message reflected here is one of love and humanness.
"And Mahatma, the little boy with the very big heart, gave a single lesson to those who hope for a brighter future: sometimes, the power of peace is greater than the power of fore."
I enjoyed this book immensely and learned a couple of things about Gandhi's background that I didn't know before. What a wonderful way to highlight for children Gandhi's approach to injustice, peaceful protest and resistance. Recommended for your 'little library'!
April 25, 2019
Another strong title from this great little series of nonfiction biographies for children - and the adults reading to them. (And also worth picking up even if you're an adult with no intentions of reading to children, in my opinion.) It does a great job in condensing the remarkable and inspiring life of Mahatma Gandhi into a short book. I learned a couple of things about his background that I hadn't realized. And the book does a good job of highlighting his approach to injustice, peaceful protest and resistance.
I read a digital galley via NetGalley.
I read a digital galley via NetGalley.
April 16, 2020
Mahatma Gandhi is an iconic figure of world peace, and could not be missing from this collection. Once again a book well done for children, and adults, because I learned a lot from reading it!
April 23, 2020
Thank you Netgalley for this e-arc. All opinions are 100% my own.
This was a lovely bitesize look at the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who I admittedly didn't know an awful lot about.
Now I know more, I can better appreciate all he accomplished in life, for the better treatment for people, and his promotion of fairness, kindness, and ultimately: Peace, particularly in India, where Britain had control.
I am really enjoying this series of biographies and I think they would definitely appeal to young children in both school settings and at home.
Illustrations and presentation are, once again, a delight.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
This was a lovely bitesize look at the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who I admittedly didn't know an awful lot about.
Now I know more, I can better appreciate all he accomplished in life, for the better treatment for people, and his promotion of fairness, kindness, and ultimately: Peace, particularly in India, where Britain had control.
I am really enjoying this series of biographies and I think they would definitely appeal to young children in both school settings and at home.
Illustrations and presentation are, once again, a delight.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
June 20, 2019
I continue to be impressed by the Little People, Big Dreams series. Each book in the series shares the lives of an extraordinary person, who had an amazing impact on the world. The thing they have in common is that they all had a dream as a child.
I think most people have heard about Ghandi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He used non-violence to rise up, and fight injustice. This is a children's book and it is a simple introduction to Ghandi. It does not tell us everything he did, but used his peaceful protesting to teach a very important lesson to children. I love the quirky illustrations and simple language found on each page. I learned some things about his background that I did not know before. Once again, this series for young children demonstrates that you are never to young to have a dream or to begin working to make it a reality. I recommend this book and series to all elementary school libraries. The publisher generously provide me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
I think most people have heard about Ghandi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He used non-violence to rise up, and fight injustice. This is a children's book and it is a simple introduction to Ghandi. It does not tell us everything he did, but used his peaceful protesting to teach a very important lesson to children. I love the quirky illustrations and simple language found on each page. I learned some things about his background that I did not know before. Once again, this series for young children demonstrates that you are never to young to have a dream or to begin working to make it a reality. I recommend this book and series to all elementary school libraries. The publisher generously provide me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
April 18, 2020
I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
I absolutely adore this series of books, and so far cannot fault one in any single way.
This book is about an amazing man Mahatma Gandhi who protested for the rights of people in peaceful, nonviolent ways.
These books are about influential people who never gave up in what they believed in and made a difference in some way to the world.
I absolutely adore this series of books, and so far cannot fault one in any single way.
This book is about an amazing man Mahatma Gandhi who protested for the rights of people in peaceful, nonviolent ways.
These books are about influential people who never gave up in what they believed in and made a difference in some way to the world.
May 11, 2020
Mahatma Gandhi written by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Albert Arrayas is a book in Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This series of nonfiction biographies for children has adorable, quirky illustrations.
Mohandas Gandhi was born in India and studied law in London. He worked as a lawyer in South Africa and that was where he initiated the first peaceful resistance movement.
Years later, Mohandas went back to India, had his name changed to "Mahatma" meaning "great soul".
He is remembered as the "Father of India".
Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book.
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Mohandas Gandhi was born in India and studied law in London. He worked as a lawyer in South Africa and that was where he initiated the first peaceful resistance movement.
Years later, Mohandas went back to India, had his name changed to "Mahatma" meaning "great soul".
He is remembered as the "Father of India".
Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book.
#MahatmaGandhi #NetGalley
May 11, 2020 Posted on Goodreads, NetGalley, Savvy Reader and Twitter
August 31, 2021
Mahatma Gandhi é uma das personalidades mais conhecidas em todo o mundo e que representa o expoente máximo da resistência não-violenta durante o processo de independência da Índia face ao Império Britânico. O seu propósito de vida e a sua inspiração serviram de farol a muitos activistas dos direitos humanos e civis em todo o mundo (como aconteceu a Martin Luther King na sua lita contra a discriminação racial nos Estados Unidos durante as décadas de 50 e 60 do século XX), ficando para sempre associado à defesa dos direitos humanos e da liberdade. Veio a ser assassinado em 1948, sendo o dia do seu aniversário (2 de outubro) assinalado como feriado nacional da Índica e, em todo o mundo, como o Dia Internacional da Não-Violência, eternizando e reforçando a importância da não-violência na sociedade.
Mais uma vez, a colecção "Pequenos meninos, grandes sonhos" surpreende com a história de vida inspiradora de uma personalidade ligada à promoção da paz, da não-violência e do respeito pelos direitos civis, cuja mensagem perdura no tempo e importa transmitir aos mais novos. Aliando linguagem simples e bem construída às belas ilustrações da autora a que já estamos habituados nos outros volumes desta colecção, a história de vida de Mahatma Gandhi surge como uma leitura essencial para educar para a paz, para a aceitação da diferença e do respeito pelo próximo, alicerces essenciais das relações em sociedade e entre os povos e que podem ditar a diferença na construção do quadro de valores dos mais novos. Sem dúvida, um livro cuja leitura recomendo a todas as famílias!
Mais uma vez, a colecção "Pequenos meninos, grandes sonhos" surpreende com a história de vida inspiradora de uma personalidade ligada à promoção da paz, da não-violência e do respeito pelos direitos civis, cuja mensagem perdura no tempo e importa transmitir aos mais novos. Aliando linguagem simples e bem construída às belas ilustrações da autora a que já estamos habituados nos outros volumes desta colecção, a história de vida de Mahatma Gandhi surge como uma leitura essencial para educar para a paz, para a aceitação da diferença e do respeito pelo próximo, alicerces essenciais das relações em sociedade e entre os povos e que podem ditar a diferença na construção do quadro de valores dos mais novos. Sem dúvida, um livro cuja leitura recomendo a todas as famílias!
October 8, 2019
The author of many of the books in Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara is never better than here with her simple prose and well selected words. This gentle story of the life of
Mahatma Gandhi is told without drama and hyperbole; the basic facts reveal the nature of this amazing person and special life.
A clever man he was educated to degree level in London where he graduated in law. He practised in South Africa and found further examples of discrimination, racial injustice and inequality.
He understood being thrown of public transport, echoes of another story. He instigated peaceful demonstration for civil rights. Copied the world over and currently practiced in the U.K with the Extinction Rebellion: London climate protest.
Imprisoned and refusing to eat he was a national hero in his home country India. This gentle man adopted a simple approach to challenge the harsh rule ofcolonial Great Britain attracting support and a following across all religious and political divides, rich or poor.
A person worthy of his place here and what is more here is a wonderful series where the larger collection of books makes for an excellent box set.
Mahatma Gandhi is told without drama and hyperbole; the basic facts reveal the nature of this amazing person and special life.
A clever man he was educated to degree level in London where he graduated in law. He practised in South Africa and found further examples of discrimination, racial injustice and inequality.
He understood being thrown of public transport, echoes of another story. He instigated peaceful demonstration for civil rights. Copied the world over and currently practiced in the U.K with the Extinction Rebellion: London climate protest.
Imprisoned and refusing to eat he was a national hero in his home country India. This gentle man adopted a simple approach to challenge the harsh rule ofcolonial Great Britain attracting support and a following across all religious and political divides, rich or poor.
A person worthy of his place here and what is more here is a wonderful series where the larger collection of books makes for an excellent box set.
April 16, 2020
Mahatma Gandhi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is another beautiful addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series that I have come to cherish. I would urge anyone, particularly those who have now entered into the new territory of homeschooling, to consider acquiring this wonderful collection.
The spotlight this time is on Indian civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi. I was surprised to learn that the name Mahatma means 'great soul' and was not, in fact, Gandhi's birth name, but one that he adopted. The illustrations by Albert Arrayas provide the perfect complement to the text in a style that is both unique and fitting to Gandhi's life and accomplishments.
As always, I come away from this book feeling not only entertained, but with the acquisition of new knowledge, and a sheer delight in knowing that this wonderful series exists to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for this ARC.
The spotlight this time is on Indian civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi. I was surprised to learn that the name Mahatma means 'great soul' and was not, in fact, Gandhi's birth name, but one that he adopted. The illustrations by Albert Arrayas provide the perfect complement to the text in a style that is both unique and fitting to Gandhi's life and accomplishments.
As always, I come away from this book feeling not only entertained, but with the acquisition of new knowledge, and a sheer delight in knowing that this wonderful series exists to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for this ARC.
April 9, 2019
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 one is about the great Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was the first one to use non-violence to rise up, and I think this is a very important thing to teach to children.
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 one is about the great Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was the first one to use non-violence to rise up, and I think this is a very important thing to teach to children.
May 20, 2019
I hate when biographies, particularly biographies for children, gloss over the problematic aspects of well-known people. Yes, Gandhi did some great things in his life, but he was far from perfect, and this book makes it sound like he is. He did some pretty questionable things and had some disgusting opinions, and while a child's book does not need to go into detail about those things, it absolutely should not completely pretend that they were not a part of the person's life. Stop thinking that kids can't handle their heroes not being perfect. If anything, it helps kids to know that even the messiest and most flawed of us can still change the world.
Thanks to #netgalley for an advance copy.
Thanks to #netgalley for an advance copy.
May 21, 2019
This was another very sweet and educational little book.
I don't know what I can say about it what I haven't yet said about the other books in the series. The illustrations are super cute, and again this "everyone who has ever achieved something big has started out as a little boy/girl" approach brings the story closer to children. This is the way we should teach them all! I love this series.
I rated this book 4 strong stars.
I don't know what I can say about it what I haven't yet said about the other books in the series. The illustrations are super cute, and again this "everyone who has ever achieved something big has started out as a little boy/girl" approach brings the story closer to children. This is the way we should teach them all! I love this series.
I rated this book 4 strong stars.
April 15, 2019
'... sometimes, the power of peace is greater than the power of force.'
A fitting inclusion in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I enjoyed the artwork, and the recurring motif of the little white bird of peace. Rather inspiring.
A fitting inclusion in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I enjoyed the artwork, and the recurring motif of the little white bird of peace. Rather inspiring.
August 16, 2019
This is a wonderful series. I’ve read several so far. This one tells the life story of Mahatma Gandhi as a young boy until he begins peaceful resistance in India. Well written and moving. Kids will love it.
April 10, 2019
Simplistic introduction to the life of a man revered by many.
April 15, 2020
I really enjoyed this one, as with others from this series.
He was very inspirational, so it makes a great example for kids.
Easy language.
Beautiful ilistratuons as well.
He was very inspirational, so it makes a great example for kids.
Easy language.
Beautiful ilistratuons as well.
May 17, 2020
5 out of 5 🌟The Father of India
Little People, Big Dreams are short children books about exceptional people who changed the way we’re looking at the world now. They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites.
Each book in the series is illustrated by different artists with their unique style that even non-art-savvy like me can appreciate. 'Mahatma Gandhi' is painted by Albert Arrays with pencils and watercolors and his images fit perfectly into a very tea-like climate of British colonies from a century ago.
The story itself depicts the life of Mohandas (who then became Mahatma Gandhi) as an activist who made his non-violent fight towards India freedom. Even if this short book is destined for children, it contains a lot of information concentrated on an encyclopedic-style page at the end. Most importantly, everything is put in a simple and small kids-friendly way that also speaks to adults.
The read is appropriate for K–2G readers or read-along with parents for younger ones. It's informative and compelling for both adults and children.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher Quatro Kids for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and feelings are my own.
Little People, Big Dreams are short children books about exceptional people who changed the way we’re looking at the world now. They're enjoyable pieces of non-fiction to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites.
Each book in the series is illustrated by different artists with their unique style that even non-art-savvy like me can appreciate. 'Mahatma Gandhi' is painted by Albert Arrays with pencils and watercolors and his images fit perfectly into a very tea-like climate of British colonies from a century ago.
The story itself depicts the life of Mohandas (who then became Mahatma Gandhi) as an activist who made his non-violent fight towards India freedom. Even if this short book is destined for children, it contains a lot of information concentrated on an encyclopedic-style page at the end. Most importantly, everything is put in a simple and small kids-friendly way that also speaks to adults.
The read is appropriate for K–2G readers or read-along with parents for younger ones. It's informative and compelling for both adults and children.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher Quatro Kids for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and feelings are my own.
April 30, 2020
This is another great book to add to the Little People, Big Dreams collection!
I love this series as they are perfect introductions to young people about some of the most famous and influential people from our past and present and are also a reminder about how these people have also changed our history.
5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and can't wait for my daughter to get involved in the series and for me this book is a much for any children's library
I love this series as they are perfect introductions to young people about some of the most famous and influential people from our past and present and are also a reminder about how these people have also changed our history.
5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and can't wait for my daughter to get involved in the series and for me this book is a much for any children's library
April 9, 2019
Mahatma Gandhi, written by Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Albert Arrayas, will be available from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s on April 30, 2019. It is part of their Little People, Big Dreams series.
Arrayas’ captivating illustrations add a sense of whimsy to this picture book biography of Gandhi, a man deeply invested in justice. [Read more…]
The text explains that Gandhi studied in London, and then moved to South Africa to practice law. While in apartheid South Africa, Gandhi was forced off a segregated train, which prompted his first peaceful protest.
Sanchez Vegara’s focus on big events, and the quick passage of time, represents Gandhi as more myth than man. His personal life is absent from the text, as are concrete instances of adversity. As a result, opportunities to humanize Gandhi as well as educate children about cultural diversity and political history are missed.
I love Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Little People, Big Dreams series, but this is not their strongest offering to date.
Arrayas’ captivating illustrations add a sense of whimsy to this picture book biography of Gandhi, a man deeply invested in justice. [Read more…]
The text explains that Gandhi studied in London, and then moved to South Africa to practice law. While in apartheid South Africa, Gandhi was forced off a segregated train, which prompted his first peaceful protest.
Sanchez Vegara’s focus on big events, and the quick passage of time, represents Gandhi as more myth than man. His personal life is absent from the text, as are concrete instances of adversity. As a result, opportunities to humanize Gandhi as well as educate children about cultural diversity and political history are missed.
I love Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Little People, Big Dreams series, but this is not their strongest offering to date.
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