
Age rating and parents' guide:Little People BIG DREAMS (series, 100+ subjects)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Ages 6–8
Little People BIG DREAMS (series, 100+ subjects) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Illustrated biographies show how influential artists, scientists, athletes, and activists turned childhood dreams into remarkable lives.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Non-fiction
- Part of the Little People BIG DREAMS series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Non-Fiction
- Science
- Sports
Reading mood
- Informative
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Science
- Sports
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