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Little People, BIG DREAMS
Louis Pasteur
From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine.
Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.
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 iconic chemist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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.
Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.
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 iconic chemist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published March 7, 2023
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February 19, 2023
You will never hear me say a bad thing about these books. They are all fantastic!!!
My kids have about 10 from the series and they love them all.
I don’t rate and review children’s books anymore, but I had to make an exception on this one.
When I was growing up, my Dad owned this children’s book from the 70’s called The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur. It had very graphic scenes of this boy’s leg getting gnawed on by a rabid dog. It utterly horrified me. Seriously, look it up on YouTube. It’s terrifying.
This book is WAY more child appropriate and talks about the not so pleasant history of microbes and diseases in a completely suitable way for kids.
The graphics and illustrations are also very endearing.
I highly recommend not only this book but the whole series to any kid. Very, very informative!
A big thank you to Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary advanced copy of this book. This book will be published on March 7th, 2023. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My kids have about 10 from the series and they love them all.
I don’t rate and review children’s books anymore, but I had to make an exception on this one.
When I was growing up, my Dad owned this children’s book from the 70’s called The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur. It had very graphic scenes of this boy’s leg getting gnawed on by a rabid dog. It utterly horrified me. Seriously, look it up on YouTube. It’s terrifying.
This book is WAY more child appropriate and talks about the not so pleasant history of microbes and diseases in a completely suitable way for kids.
The graphics and illustrations are also very endearing.
I highly recommend not only this book but the whole series to any kid. Very, very informative!
A big thank you to Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary advanced copy of this book. This book will be published on March 7th, 2023. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 10, 2023
I would read a book about a French scientist. I trigger myself. Jokes aside, while I knew Louis was responsible for pasteurization, I had no idea about his role in vaccinations. STEM books have always been a favorite of mine. I used to get a Popular Science subscription back in the day. I'll go back to my nerd corner now.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.
February 13, 2023
The story of Louis Pasteur starts with setting the time period, which is important in understanding one’s story, especially his story which involves discovering vaccines. It was a time when doctors didn’t know much about why people got sick.
Little Louis was a boy of many talents. It started with drawing and painting. Then, the love for science led him through interesting path. When he was a teacher of science, he was asked to find out why the wine was spoiling. This was the beginning of his extraordinary journey, which led him to proving that microbes were spoiling the wine. He found the process of pasteurization to deal with the microbes.
By studying animal diseases, he discovered vaccine, which later was tested on humans, and led to medical revolution.
This lovely series brings to light so many amazing people, who changed the course of humanity. It’s always accompanied by beautiful pictures. And has a good flow, easy to understand for children, and yet they can learn so much from it. (Ages: 3-7)
Source: ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Little Louis was a boy of many talents. It started with drawing and painting. Then, the love for science led him through interesting path. When he was a teacher of science, he was asked to find out why the wine was spoiling. This was the beginning of his extraordinary journey, which led him to proving that microbes were spoiling the wine. He found the process of pasteurization to deal with the microbes.
By studying animal diseases, he discovered vaccine, which later was tested on humans, and led to medical revolution.
This lovely series brings to light so many amazing people, who changed the course of humanity. It’s always accompanied by beautiful pictures. And has a good flow, easy to understand for children, and yet they can learn so much from it. (Ages: 3-7)
Source: ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 6, 2023
5★
“Little Louis was born in France at a time when doctors didn’t know much about why people got sick.”
Louis Pasteur’s name is familiar because of pasteurised milk, but I had no idea about his other major work. What a curious little boy he was, and what an interesting, learned man he became. Briefly, he saw a lot of sickness and death, and wondered what made people ill in the first place. I’m afraid this illustration is of an all-too-common event.
“Most of the time, they used odd and painful cures that didn’t even work.”
He studied science at university, fell in love when he was a professor of chemistry, and his new father-in-law took advantage of the opportunity of having a chemist in the family. He asked Louis to please try to figure out why his wine was spoiling. Louis set to work. Scientists already knew there were tiny organisms called microbes.
“They were so little that they could only be seen using a microscope, but they were everywhere: in the air, in water… even in Monsieur Bigot’s wine!”
That wouldn’t do! The Emperor of France, no less, urged him to solve the problem.
“Louis found out that microbes could be killed by heating up the wine. He called his process ‘pasteurization,’ a method that is still used today to make things like milk, cheese, or juice last longer.”
He won a prize from the Academy of Sciences when he proved that microbes come from living beings, they don’t just appear.
“It was a major step for science!”
He and his wife had lost three children to typhoid, so he decided to turn his mind to investigating diseases. Perhaps he could save other children.
“He thought that if microbes could spoil food, they could also cause diseases.”
He got different kinds of animals for his research, and when he was studying chicken cholera, some of the chickens were accidentally given a weaker dose of the microbes than intended. They got sick, but only mildly. What’s more, when Louis gave them a stronger dose of the microbes, the chickens’ bodies recognised the enemy microbes and fought back, beating the disease!
‘That was the first vaccine created in a laboratory, and soon Louis was ready to try it on humans. When he vaccinated a little boy bitten by a rabid dog, Louis didn’t just save his life: he changed the course of medicine forever.”
The rest, as the saying goes, is history. World-famous, he opened an institute with labs available for other scientists to develop vaccines, which have “saved millions of lives and stopped the spread of many diseases that had terrified people for centuries.”
“And science will forever be thankful to little Louis: the father of microbiology and the restless dreamer who solved one of life’s biggest mysteries by exploring the tiniest living beings in nature.”
How could anyone not be moved by the numbers of children lost to disease then? I will never forget an old black-and-white film I saw of (as I recall it) a Mountie visiting a Canadian pioneer and asking about her children. She introduced them as her “third family”, the other two lots having died of diphtheria and another disease we don’t think about much today. Imagine the heartache.
Thank you, Louis, and thanks to the author for selecting him for this wonderful series.
Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the copy for review
“Little Louis was born in France at a time when doctors didn’t know much about why people got sick.”
Louis Pasteur’s name is familiar because of pasteurised milk, but I had no idea about his other major work. What a curious little boy he was, and what an interesting, learned man he became. Briefly, he saw a lot of sickness and death, and wondered what made people ill in the first place. I’m afraid this illustration is of an all-too-common event.
“Most of the time, they used odd and painful cures that didn’t even work.”
He studied science at university, fell in love when he was a professor of chemistry, and his new father-in-law took advantage of the opportunity of having a chemist in the family. He asked Louis to please try to figure out why his wine was spoiling. Louis set to work. Scientists already knew there were tiny organisms called microbes.
“They were so little that they could only be seen using a microscope, but they were everywhere: in the air, in water… even in Monsieur Bigot’s wine!”
That wouldn’t do! The Emperor of France, no less, urged him to solve the problem.
“Louis found out that microbes could be killed by heating up the wine. He called his process ‘pasteurization,’ a method that is still used today to make things like milk, cheese, or juice last longer.”
He won a prize from the Academy of Sciences when he proved that microbes come from living beings, they don’t just appear.
“It was a major step for science!”
He and his wife had lost three children to typhoid, so he decided to turn his mind to investigating diseases. Perhaps he could save other children.
“He thought that if microbes could spoil food, they could also cause diseases.”
He got different kinds of animals for his research, and when he was studying chicken cholera, some of the chickens were accidentally given a weaker dose of the microbes than intended. They got sick, but only mildly. What’s more, when Louis gave them a stronger dose of the microbes, the chickens’ bodies recognised the enemy microbes and fought back, beating the disease!
‘That was the first vaccine created in a laboratory, and soon Louis was ready to try it on humans. When he vaccinated a little boy bitten by a rabid dog, Louis didn’t just save his life: he changed the course of medicine forever.”
The rest, as the saying goes, is history. World-famous, he opened an institute with labs available for other scientists to develop vaccines, which have “saved millions of lives and stopped the spread of many diseases that had terrified people for centuries.”
“And science will forever be thankful to little Louis: the father of microbiology and the restless dreamer who solved one of life’s biggest mysteries by exploring the tiniest living beings in nature.”
How could anyone not be moved by the numbers of children lost to disease then? I will never forget an old black-and-white film I saw of (as I recall it) a Mountie visiting a Canadian pioneer and asking about her children. She introduced them as her “third family”, the other two lots having died of diphtheria and another disease we don’t think about much today. Imagine the heartache.
Thank you, Louis, and thanks to the author for selecting him for this wonderful series.
Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the copy for review
January 11, 2023
Who would have suspected that a simple request by the father of one of his students to find out why his wine was spoiling, would lead to an invention that we rely on today?
This is a fantastic STEM book for children! It introduces them to the Father of Microbiology, Louis Pasteur. They’ll read about a curious little boy whose mind was always brimming with questions and who loved spending time searching for answers. This lifelong quest resulted in many scientific breakthroughs.
I discussed with my little ones how much easier it is to fight an enemy you can see, but not always so easy to fight an invisible one! This restless dreamer was fighting against bacteria and microbes and won through dedication and persistence.
I also discussed how solving one of the biggest mysteries at this time was found by paying attention to the little things. So often they are overlooked.
This exploration of pasteurization and immunization is a fantastic STEM book to add to your little one’s library!
I was gifted this copy by Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
This is a fantastic STEM book for children! It introduces them to the Father of Microbiology, Louis Pasteur. They’ll read about a curious little boy whose mind was always brimming with questions and who loved spending time searching for answers. This lifelong quest resulted in many scientific breakthroughs.
I discussed with my little ones how much easier it is to fight an enemy you can see, but not always so easy to fight an invisible one! This restless dreamer was fighting against bacteria and microbes and won through dedication and persistence.
I also discussed how solving one of the biggest mysteries at this time was found by paying attention to the little things. So often they are overlooked.
This exploration of pasteurization and immunization is a fantastic STEM book to add to your little one’s library!
I was gifted this copy by Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
February 15, 2023
If he wasn’t a renowned scientist, he would have been a famous artist I feel!
Such a talented and hard working guy he was! I just love how this little colourful book inform so much about the life of Louis Pasteur.
Do get this one. It’s so worth it.
The basic lesson is this: no matter how dejected you get in something you strongly believe in, go for it with all you have. But also try your best to let others know about it.
I know that it’s not just one person’s work in making a scientific breakthrough but let’s also celebrate how far we have come and how grateful we are for the invention of vaccines.
Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, for the advance reading copy.
Such a talented and hard working guy he was! I just love how this little colourful book inform so much about the life of Louis Pasteur.
Do get this one. It’s so worth it.
The basic lesson is this: no matter how dejected you get in something you strongly believe in, go for it with all you have. But also try your best to let others know about it.
I know that it’s not just one person’s work in making a scientific breakthrough but let’s also celebrate how far we have come and how grateful we are for the invention of vaccines.
Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, for the advance reading copy.
January 16, 2023
I am a fan of Little People, Big Dreams series. These are biographies written and illustrated for younger readers, grades K-3. I knew Louis Pasteur came up with pasteurization but really nothing beyond. I didn’t realize his work with microbes led him to develop the first lab made vaccines. The book is easy to follow and understandable young readers. There is facts and a timeline at the back with additional information. Biographies are hard to find for younger readers and this can easily find a place in a elementary school library or classroom.
January 10, 2023
I received a free copy of, Louis Pasteur, By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I have never heard of Louis Pasteur before I read this book. He was a great scientist and artist, way before his time. Losing 3 of his children to typhoid, really helped Louis focus on what he wanted to do with his life. Louis created the first vaccine!
January 23, 2023
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this ebook via NetGalley, and the following is my honest review. I intend to purchase a hard copy for my child's library in March when it is released.
I'm a big fan of this series. It boils down complex topics from history to an elementary level. The art style is also adorable. This book does not disappoint! In addition to providing an overview of Louis Pasteur's life, it also gives an overview of the scientific principles behind pasteurization and vaccination.
Side note: I know that vaccinations are a touchy subject in the United States right now. This book isn't pushing an agenda, just explaining how vaccinations helped at the time when they were invented.
Would recommend for librarians in K-3 schools, and for children who love science and history. Another win for the Little People, Big Dreams series!
I'm a big fan of this series. It boils down complex topics from history to an elementary level. The art style is also adorable. This book does not disappoint! In addition to providing an overview of Louis Pasteur's life, it also gives an overview of the scientific principles behind pasteurization and vaccination.
Side note: I know that vaccinations are a touchy subject in the United States right now. This book isn't pushing an agenda, just explaining how vaccinations helped at the time when they were invented.
Would recommend for librarians in K-3 schools, and for children who love science and history. Another win for the Little People, Big Dreams series!
January 12, 2023
This is a great intro to Louis Pasteur for young kids. The pictures are colorful and the characters all have very expressive faces that really get across the emotion of the text. The text is straightforward and simple enough for young kids to understand while also getting across a lot of information. I feel like I even learned something from reading it.
Content warning: There is a brief mention of three of his kids dying of typhoid accompanied by an image of a funeral so, that's something to be aware of if you have a very sensitive kid.
I think this would be great for kids 6-9 who still enjoy being read to. It opens the door for an interest in science and history and will likely prompt questions.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing an early copy for review.
Content warning: There is a brief mention of three of his kids dying of typhoid accompanied by an image of a funeral so, that's something to be aware of if you have a very sensitive kid.
I think this would be great for kids 6-9 who still enjoy being read to. It opens the door for an interest in science and history and will likely prompt questions.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing an early copy for review.
February 13, 2023
ARC|GIFTED|AD|NETGALLEY. I opened this knowing absolutely nothing of Louis Pasteur and thoroughly enjoyed getting to learn about him, honestly was an incredible person. I'm surprised he isn't mentioned more in science classes (or at least my science classes) as it is very inspiring to hear what great work he did and the leaps and bounds he furthered science. Not only is this a great book to inspire young people but I think this would also be good to read to young children prior to their vaccinations to say how good they are and how they help protect them.
February 20, 2023
I really love the illustrations. the narrative was simple yet effective, introducing the person who's responsible for pasteurization & vaccines. There's also historical timeline at the end of the book to support the story. Looking forward to read another book from this series!
January 22, 2023
My favourite parts of the series are the ones with drawings of contemporary children joining the STEM "protagonist" in their activities and research on the last page, like this one. (sobbing emoji) So cute! Mr. Pasteur, I love you.
***I received a digital copy from the publisher through Netgalley and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.***
***I received a digital copy from the publisher through Netgalley and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.***
December 7, 2022
Luckily there's only one flaw to this book – whenever the script calls the young subject "Little Louis" I immediately can't prevent "French Kiss" entering my mind. But that's just me. Forgoing the woke subjects intent on racialising every aspect of life, this bravely turns to a dead white bloke, and proves that some people really should have been in this series a lot earlier. Mind you, I guess some anti-vaxers would have had a word or two to say about that in the past couple of years. Here we see the birth of modern medicine, as "Little Louis" manages to introduce immunisation to the world of medicine, and even before that he was knocking out the concept of pasteurisation to keep microbes from spoiling our food, such as his friend's wine. Said friend must have raised a glass or two in Louis's direction, and the inspiration of his story is something we can all drink to, with one of this franchise's more successful recent volumes. A strong four stars.
May 4, 2023
This is another children's book from the wonderful series called Little People, Big Dreams, which I am always excited to read.
This book is about Louis Pasteur, an artist and scientist who was born in France. He developed pasteurisation to get rid of microbes in his wine. Then, after three of his children sadly died of disease, he set out to find a cure for future diseases.
The book is full of beautiful graphics, and easy to read text, which children and adults will enjoy.
I enjoyed reading this book, which was interesting, and I highly recommend it.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
This book is about Louis Pasteur, an artist and scientist who was born in France. He developed pasteurisation to get rid of microbes in his wine. Then, after three of his children sadly died of disease, he set out to find a cure for future diseases.
The book is full of beautiful graphics, and easy to read text, which children and adults will enjoy.
I enjoyed reading this book, which was interesting, and I highly recommend it.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
February 1, 2023
Louis Pasteur is a new addition to the Little People Big Dreams series. Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, these books are a must-have for bright young minds.
The lessons in this book, as in all Little People Big Dreams series, are important for developing minds. In this book, we learn the story of Louis Pasteur. Inventing the process of pasteurization and making discoveries in vaccinations, this scientist’s research spearheaded the way to saving millions of lives across the world.
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara has a fantastic way of showing the big picture. The accomplishments, but she never dismisses those small events that paved the way for those part of the Little People Big Dream series. Louis Pasteur was known as a scientist but was talented at drawing and painting. Showing children they don’t have to know who they will become. It teaches young minds how you can have multiple interests.
Pasteur not only finds the cause of the problem, why the wine was spoiled (microbes). He tried his best (another great lesson) which led to the pasteurization method. The constant learning, and researching, it’s what all kids do and what a great scientist like Louis Pasteur did as well.
The lessons in this book, as in all Little People Big Dreams series, are important for developing minds. In this book, we learn the story of Louis Pasteur. Inventing the process of pasteurization and making discoveries in vaccinations, this scientist’s research spearheaded the way to saving millions of lives across the world.
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara has a fantastic way of showing the big picture. The accomplishments, but she never dismisses those small events that paved the way for those part of the Little People Big Dream series. Louis Pasteur was known as a scientist but was talented at drawing and painting. Showing children they don’t have to know who they will become. It teaches young minds how you can have multiple interests.
Pasteur not only finds the cause of the problem, why the wine was spoiled (microbes). He tried his best (another great lesson) which led to the pasteurization method. The constant learning, and researching, it’s what all kids do and what a great scientist like Louis Pasteur did as well.
March 10, 2023
Description, taken from Netgalley:
Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.
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Honestly? What would we do without Medicine and Vaccinations (e.g. Measels, Pox and so many more) - we would suffer more than we should! I am so impressed by all people around the world who do researches for small but absolutely important things. And this isn´t a matter of modern times - Science was, is and will be soo important for us. Not only important, but also very interesting - to explore our little world called Earth. or to explore the Universe, which hopefully is the home to many many other Species (I suggest they will be friendly and curios as we are - please be like Rocky of Andy Weir´s Novel =)))
Anyway, the Little People Books are intersting, nicely illustrated and easy to read. And great to collect!!!
#LouisPasteur #NetGalley - thanks for letting me read this ARC
Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.
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Honestly? What would we do without Medicine and Vaccinations (e.g. Measels, Pox and so many more) - we would suffer more than we should! I am so impressed by all people around the world who do researches for small but absolutely important things. And this isn´t a matter of modern times - Science was, is and will be soo important for us. Not only important, but also very interesting - to explore our little world called Earth. or to explore the Universe, which hopefully is the home to many many other Species (I suggest they will be friendly and curios as we are - please be like Rocky of Andy Weir´s Novel =)))
Anyway, the Little People Books are intersting, nicely illustrated and easy to read. And great to collect!!!
#LouisPasteur #NetGalley - thanks for letting me read this ARC
May 14, 2023
Louis Pasteur by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is another great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series. I love that these are child friendly biographies with wonderful illustrations by a variety of illustrators. Louis Pasteur demonstrated great artistic skills when he was young, but he was interested in Science and went a different route. I knew that he was the one responsible for pasteurization, but didn't know it was wine that he initially developed he process for. He is known as the father of microbiology and made the world safer for everyone. He also developed the first ever vaccine, which I didn't know. He did it by accident when his assistant accidentally injected a mild strain of chicken cholera into the chickens and when they developed the disease, they still got sick, but not too bad. He eventually began trying his vaccines on humans and here we are today, with many diseases eradicated because of Louis Pasteur. I love the actual photos added in the timeline at the back of the book. I definitely encourage schools to carry this series and for teachers to use them when teaching about biographies, famous people and research.
January 28, 2023
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
It is wonderful to see a series of books aimed at young children that promote the STEM subjects. This book in particular does a great job in prompting questions and encouraging children to be curious about science - in this case the impact of microbes and subsequent invention of pasteurisation and vaccines.
Favourite aspects:
Illustrations - the artwork in this book was lovely!
Further information at the back of the book - the story itself is understandably quite simplistic, and the inclusion of additional detail on Louis Pasteur's life at the back of the book is great for encouraging further research and discussion.
Why not 5 stars?
Whilst I think the premise and mission of this book are excellent, the narrative itself felt, at times, slightly disjointed and didn't quite flow. I would have preferred if the story was structured slightly differently to flow better.
It is wonderful to see a series of books aimed at young children that promote the STEM subjects. This book in particular does a great job in prompting questions and encouraging children to be curious about science - in this case the impact of microbes and subsequent invention of pasteurisation and vaccines.
Favourite aspects:
Illustrations - the artwork in this book was lovely!
Further information at the back of the book - the story itself is understandably quite simplistic, and the inclusion of additional detail on Louis Pasteur's life at the back of the book is great for encouraging further research and discussion.
Why not 5 stars?
Whilst I think the premise and mission of this book are excellent, the narrative itself felt, at times, slightly disjointed and didn't quite flow. I would have preferred if the story was structured slightly differently to flow better.
January 16, 2023
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Received for review: I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
Why did I decide to turn the pages? I have loved discovering children's non-fiction books along this vein. So I was excited to give this one a go. I also enjoyed a prior book of hers.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I really enjoyed this one. I thought this one was particularly well done. She did a great job breaking down science and difficult topics in a way that kids would be able to understand. I thought that the illustrations were well done as well. I really enjoyed this one. I will keep an eye out on her and her books.
So why 3.5 stars? It stood out from others in the genre.
Pages: 32
Reading age:4-7 years of age.
Love,
Danica Page
Received for review: I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
Why did I decide to turn the pages? I have loved discovering children's non-fiction books along this vein. So I was excited to give this one a go. I also enjoyed a prior book of hers.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I really enjoyed this one. I thought this one was particularly well done. She did a great job breaking down science and difficult topics in a way that kids would be able to understand. I thought that the illustrations were well done as well. I really enjoyed this one. I will keep an eye out on her and her books.
So why 3.5 stars? It stood out from others in the genre.
Pages: 32
Reading age:4-7 years of age.
Love,
Danica Page
January 24, 2023
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. Here we have the story of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist who is now considered the father of modern medicine. He was the one to create for the first time a vaccine in a laboratory, and that’s how he changed the course of medicine forever.
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. Here we have the story of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist who is now considered the father of modern medicine. He was the one to create for the first time a vaccine in a laboratory, and that’s how he changed the course of medicine forever.
January 24, 2023
Born in the 19th century, Louis came into a world where the science of medicine was uninformed and many people and children died of illnesses we seldom see today. He is considered to be the Father of Microbiology because he was the first to prove that such things existed. He later began the process of heating certain foods to destroy these microbes and even developed several vaccines.
The illustrations by Shelly Laslo are fun, simple, colorful, and delightful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
The illustrations by Shelly Laslo are fun, simple, colorful, and delightful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
March 26, 2023
Louis Pasteur by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara within this wonderful Little People, BIG DREAMS series we discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine.
Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.
These books were a wonderful find and great for small children to learn about these wonderful people of our past and in the present.
I highly recommend these books. I love them.
Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.
These books were a wonderful find and great for small children to learn about these wonderful people of our past and in the present.
I highly recommend these books. I love them.
March 28, 2023
Published in March of 2023, this is one of the most recent additions to the Little People, Big Dreams series, a series I've been really enjoying and would like to read more of.
I can't recall having heard of Louis Pasteur before reading this book. Born "at a time when doctors didn't know much about why people got sick" and medical treatments were mostly experimental and painful, this man, Louis Pasteur, clearly played a HUGE role in preventative medicine and saving countless lives. I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book and how they helped tell this inspirational story.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for lending me a free digital ARC of this book to read and review!
I can't recall having heard of Louis Pasteur before reading this book. Born "at a time when doctors didn't know much about why people got sick" and medical treatments were mostly experimental and painful, this man, Louis Pasteur, clearly played a HUGE role in preventative medicine and saving countless lives. I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book and how they helped tell this inspirational story.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for lending me a free digital ARC of this book to read and review!
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January 25, 2023Another addition in the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series which focuses on noteworthy historical figures in our world.
I knew nothing about Louis Pasteur prior to reading this illustrated children's book. And it was an easy and informative read.
A nice little introduction for children who may be interested in science or simply love to learn new things. It explains more complicated concepts clearly with the support of sweet illustrations.
| Synopsis |
Tells the life story and scientific discoveries of Louis Pasteur, who played a pivotal role in the development of vaccinations and pasteurisation.
I knew nothing about Louis Pasteur prior to reading this illustrated children's book. And it was an easy and informative read.
A nice little introduction for children who may be interested in science or simply love to learn new things. It explains more complicated concepts clearly with the support of sweet illustrations.
| Synopsis |
Tells the life story and scientific discoveries of Louis Pasteur, who played a pivotal role in the development of vaccinations and pasteurisation.
February 10, 2023
I recently had a chance to review Louis Pasteur, one of the newest Little People, Big Dreams books coming out soon. It’s a series I will continue to recommend, I don’t have kids but love to give them as gifts!
I really enjoy reading the books about scientist but in a very easy to read format! Everyone has heard of vaccinations and it was interesting to learn how Louis Pasteur invented them while also having other interests. It shows kids that you don’t have to know what you want to do in life right away and can have many interests.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoy reading the books about scientist but in a very easy to read format! Everyone has heard of vaccinations and it was interesting to learn how Louis Pasteur invented them while also having other interests. It shows kids that you don’t have to know what you want to do in life right away and can have many interests.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
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April 16, 2023I'm always impressed by the books in this series that tackle scientific individuals and themes, as they so successfully make this history accessible to really young readers without glossing over important details. This title was no different, it brought Louis Pasteur to life for young readers with the usual beautiful and vibrant illustrations. I knew a little about Louis Pasteur which isn't always the case for me with these books, so it was cool to see things I've learned about depicted in this book. This is a great addition to the Little People Big Dreams series!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy of this title!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy of this title!
January 11, 2023
Another great title in the Little People, Big Dreams series! This time the focus is on Louis Pasteur, a pioneer in microbiology and modern medicine with his discoveries of microbes and vaccines. As with all books in this series, the illustrations are fun, the content is relatable for young kids, and the message is a wholesome one. My young STEM enthusiast loved learning the story of Pasteur's life.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing us with an advance readers copy to review! We enjoyed it.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for providing us with an advance readers copy to review! We enjoyed it.
January 16, 2023
Here is the story of another little person with big dreams. Ever heard of the term pasteurization? We are all indebted to Louis Pasteur for this process that keeps our milk safe.
Who was the young Louis? How did he find his path in life? How did his family tragedies inspire his amazing medical discoveries? Kids can find out in this entry in the excellent series of biographies for young readers. As always, the illustrations are wonderful and enhance the text.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
Who was the young Louis? How did he find his path in life? How did his family tragedies inspire his amazing medical discoveries? Kids can find out in this entry in the excellent series of biographies for young readers. As always, the illustrations are wonderful and enhance the text.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
January 24, 2023
É o segundo livro da coleção "Little People, BIG DREAMS" que leio. É livrinho interessante sobre a vida de Louis Pasteur. A arte é adorável (como sempre). Considero que este livro é um bom livro para crianças, especialmente para aquelas que se interessem por ciências.
Obrigada à NetGalley pela cedência deste livrinho.
I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review. #NetGalley
Obrigada à NetGalley pela cedência deste livrinho.
I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review. #NetGalley
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