mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I was very eager to read this one, and thankfully the publisher allowed me to read this one, yay! I just adore Anne Frank and I have re-read her diary many times. Of course I had to try out a new book about her, this time for kids with gorgeous illustrations.
Yep, that is the main reason I wanted to read this one… the illustrations. If they were anything like the cover, I knew I would love them. And I did. They were pretty and I loved that they used the same colours for each of them. Red, purple-ish/blue, brown. It really fitted with the story/the theme/the characters. I also loved the style of them.
The story tells us all about Anne Frank, about the war, about them hiding, about her dreams and hopes, and then how it ends for Anne Frank, but how her story of course lives on. With her diary being published, edited and told again and again. I really loved reading this book, I am so happy that Anne’s memory lives on, that her dream (while she won’t see it) came true. She is famous, for who she is and for her writing.
I would recommend this one to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was very eager to read this one, and thankfully the publisher allowed me to read this one, yay! I just adore Anne Frank and I have re-read her diary many times. Of course I had to try out a new book about her, this time for kids with gorgeous illustrations.
Yep, that is the main reason I wanted to read this one… the illustrations. If they were anything like the cover, I knew I would love them. And I did. They were pretty and I loved that they used the same colours for each of them. Red, purple-ish/blue, brown. It really fitted with the story/the theme/the characters. I also loved the style of them.
The story tells us all about Anne Frank, about the war, about them hiding, about her dreams and hopes, and then how it ends for Anne Frank, but how her story of course lives on. With her diary being published, edited and told again and again. I really loved reading this book, I am so happy that Anne’s memory lives on, that her dream (while she won’t see it) came true. She is famous, for who she is and for her writing.
I would recommend this one to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
mary_yankulova's review against another edition
5.0
Научих толкова нови неща за Мари Кюри. Може и да съм ги знаела в гимназиалните години, но определено доста факти бяха нова информация за мен. Чудесни илюстрации и вълнуваща история. Малко повечко сложни думи и термини за детската аудитория.
wren_in_black's review against another edition
5.0
Although short, Anne Frank: Little Guides to Great Lives is full of information, beautiful illustrations, and helpful maps. I have taught the dramatized version of The Diary of Anne Frank for four years now, and even I learned something new from this book. I am excited for its full publication so that I can share it with my students and incorporate it into my curriculum. The maps and simple explanations of often difficult subject matter will help my lower-level readers understand the content of the play and hopefully inspire my students further to read Anne's diary for themselves and to see others by our similarities instead of our differences.
I look forward to reading more books in this series on Little Guides to Great Lives.
*Thank you, NetGalley for an eBook advanced reader's copy of this title. I was provided with this title prior to publication in exchange for an honest review.
I look forward to reading more books in this series on Little Guides to Great Lives.
*Thank you, NetGalley for an eBook advanced reader's copy of this title. I was provided with this title prior to publication in exchange for an honest review.
rogenecarter's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful and timeless tribute to one of the world's most endearing figures. The illustrations really elevated the story to a new level.
sarah_faichney's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderfully accessible for children and beautifully illustrated. The book uses simple language which manages to successfully condense the story of Anne's life without losing any of the impact of her experience, or the political and socio-economic climate of the time.
leolikesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
„Little Guides to Great Lives: Anne Frank“ is an illustrated book about the life of Anne Frank during World War II.
The illustrations in this book are beautiful, I loved the style and the colors.
The language is simple and appropriate for children. There’s also a glossary with explanations for some of the more difficult words / expressions that kids might not know yet (e.g. Allied forces, D-Day landings,...). There’s no sugarcoating about the horrors of the war, which is something I’m glad about, but I’d be cautious about giving this book to kids that are very young.
A timeline at the end of the book sums up the most important events of Anne‘s life and the war.
This book is probably one of the best children’s books I’ve read lately and I highly recommend it.
Now I’m looking forward to reading more books from this series.
- I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. -
The illustrations in this book are beautiful, I loved the style and the colors.
The language is simple and appropriate for children. There’s also a glossary with explanations for some of the more difficult words / expressions that kids might not know yet (e.g. Allied forces, D-Day landings,...). There’s no sugarcoating about the horrors of the war, which is something I’m glad about, but I’d be cautious about giving this book to kids that are very young.
A timeline at the end of the book sums up the most important events of Anne‘s life and the war.
This book is probably one of the best children’s books I’ve read lately and I highly recommend it.
Now I’m looking forward to reading more books from this series.
- I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. -
jackelz's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great illustrated book for young readers to learn about Anne Frank and World War II. I love that it has a glossary where the reader can learn more about terms discussed, and it encourages further readings such as Anne Frank's diary.
elainemullane's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love this series. What an incredibly clever way to make history accessible to young children, teaching them about important figures who have helped to shape our world.
Everyone knows the story of Anne Frank but it is sometimes difficult to sum up her life or the importance of her experiences for young, curious ears who hear her name. This book is the perfect means of introducing children to both the story of Anne and the horrors of The Holocaust. It also goes one step further in providing a brief overview of World War II.
The prose is very effective, making the story concise yet inclusive and informative, and the illustrations are beautiful. The timeline is both visual and useful, and the glossary of terms is brilliant for explaining any term used that a child may not understand.
A wonderful book that every child will benefit from reading. I will certainly be picking one up for our house. Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this.
Everyone knows the story of Anne Frank but it is sometimes difficult to sum up her life or the importance of her experiences for young, curious ears who hear her name. This book is the perfect means of introducing children to both the story of Anne and the horrors of The Holocaust. It also goes one step further in providing a brief overview of World War II.
The prose is very effective, making the story concise yet inclusive and informative, and the illustrations are beautiful. The timeline is both visual and useful, and the glossary of terms is brilliant for explaining any term used that a child may not understand.
A wonderful book that every child will benefit from reading. I will certainly be picking one up for our house. Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this.
jackelz's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great illustrated book for young readers to learn about Anne Frank and World War II. I love that it has a glossary where the reader can learn more about terms discussed, and it encourages further readings such as Anne Frank's diary.