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Emmeline Pankhurst Lisbeth Kaiser

Emmeline Pankhurst By Lisbeth Kaiser

Emmeline Pankhurst by Lisbeth Kaiser


£9.00
Condition - Very Good
6 in stock

Summary

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Emmeline Pankhurst tells the inspiring story of this brave activist who fought for women to achieve their right to vote.

Emmeline Pankhurst Summary

Emmeline Pankhurst by Lisbeth Kaiser

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, meet Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspiring women's rights activist who changed the world for future generations of women.

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

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Emmeline Pankhurst Reviews

"The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity" * Irish Times *
'These books are designed with admirable simplicity... the difficult, often traumatic detail of an entire life is distilled with tremendous skill into its essence; the result is age-appropriate for yet unpatronising to five-year-olds, and hums with a sense of transgressive inspiration' * The Times Literary Supplement *

"Strikingly illustrated, they're superb first biographies for younger readers."

* The Huffington Post *
'This small, stylish book...will introduce young children to the suffragists and their cause...explained in a simple, inspirational way, and leavened by Ana Sanfelippo's charming illustrations' * New York Times *
'Empowering books EVERY child should read... Yes they are all women but these stories have captured both boys and girls... A must for every child's bookshelf.'
* Junior Magazine *
'A gorgeously designed series of books about achieving great things after dreaming big as a child. This simply told tale of the suffragettes opens up a world of whys about how the world used to be... Packed with great, easy-to-read facts at the back for avid minds' * Smallish *
'If I had to pick a favourite series of children's picture books, Little People, Big Dreams would definitely be up there... Educational, inspiring and empowering for young girls, we plan to collect the entire set.' * Bambino Goodies *
"Brilliantly accessible and inspiring" * Rhino Reads *

"A QUIRKY kids biography series"

* The Voice *
"One children's books series trying to fight back... by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams." * Toronto Star *
'Sumptuously illustrated hardbacks, they take the life stories of famous women in history and retell them in a child-friendly way' * Daily Mail *

About Lisbeth Kaiser

Lisbeth Kaiser is a freelance writer and children's book author. Two of her books in the Little People, Big Dreams series, Maya Angelou and Emmeline Pankhurst, were selected for the ALA's Amelia Bloomer Book List. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.

ANA SANFELIPPO studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, specialising in typography. She uses acrylics and inks in her illustrations, and creates artwork for patterns, products, books and magazines. She also lectures at the University of Buenos Aires.

Additional information

GOR009042334
9781786030191
1786030195
Emmeline Pankhurst by Lisbeth Kaiser
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
2017-08-23
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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