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Oprah Winfrey book cover

Oprah Winfrey (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Sera Latterell
Oprah Winfrey’s story follows her journey from a childhood marked by poverty and hardship to becoming a groundbreaking media leader and global icon, showing how determination, empathy, and big dreams can change a life.
1st - 3rd
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Mikaela Shiffrin book cover

Mikaela Shiffrin (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Anastasia Ryzhkova
Mikaela Shiffrin’s story follows her journey from a determined young skier in Colorado to a record-breaking champion, showing how perseverance, family support, and resilience helped her overcome personal loss and become one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time.
1st - 3rd
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A Stranger Comes to Town Book Cover

A Stranger Comes to Town

Written and Illustrated by Maria Kristjansdottir
A young boy and his grandfather help a lost polar bear find its way home from their remote northern island in this warm, humorous story about friendship and problem-solving.
K - 2nd
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The Singing Tortoise

The Singing Tortoise | Free Book Companion Activities

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Maria Bazykina
In a topical tale from Africa, a man learns his lesson when he tries to use nature for his own good.
2nd - 3rd
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Team Rocket to the Rescue! (Pokémon Kalos: Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

Team Rocket to the Rescue! (Pokémon Kalos: Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

Written by Maria S. Barbo
Team Rocket to the Rescue?!? Team Rocket is on a mission.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Billie Jean King (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Miranda Sofroniou

Billie Jean began playing tennis at the age of 11. After one of her first tennis lessons, she told...

1st - 3rd
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Mahatma Gandhi (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Albert Arrayas

Discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India, in this true story of his life. As a...

K - 3rd
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Bob Marley (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Subi Bosa

Born to a Black mother and a white father, little Bob learned at a very young age that life could be...

K - 3rd
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Katherine Johnson (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Jemma Skidmore

Little Katherine loved learning and her favorite subject was math. In class, she worked so hard that...

1st - 3rd
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Yours, Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community

Written by Arun Gandhi & Bethany Hegedus and Illustrated by Andrés Landazábal

What does it mean to be of service? What do we have to give? Can receiving be an act of service...

Pre-K - 1st
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Harry Styles (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Lizzie Knott

From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his...

1st - 3rd
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Patrick Mahomes (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten

Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew...

1st - 3rd
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David Beckham (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Fernando Martín

Learn about inspiring story of David Beckham! The much-loved British soccer player who grew up...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Yayoi Kusama (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Ryoko Ichikawa

Learn about incredible story of Yayoi Kusama! The groundbreaking contemporary artist who covered the...

1st - 3rd
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Mary Kom (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Jen Khatun

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Salvador Dalí (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Mariona Tolosa Sisteré

Learn about the incredible life of Salvador Dalí, one of the pioneers of the Surrealism movement.

Lit...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Vincent van Gogh (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Learn about the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world’s most influential and best-loved artists...

1st - 3rd
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Frida Kahlo (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Gee Fan Eng

When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Rosa Parks (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Marta Antelo

Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went...

K - 3rd
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Kylie Minogue (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

Little Kylie grew up with her parents and her younger sister, Dannii, in Melbourne, Australia. She...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Beyonce' (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Jade Orlando

Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see...

Pre-K - 2nd
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RuPaul (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Wednesday Holmes

Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Stephen Hawking (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Matt Hunt

When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Alan Turing (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay

Alan grew up in England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy called Christopher...

Pre-K - 2nd

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