annieb123's review
4.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
My First Vivienne Westwood is a new book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. Written by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Laura Callaghan, it's due out 5th March, 2020 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint. Aimed at the youngest 'readers', it's 24 pages, perfect for a storytime or bedtime read. It'll be available in ebook and boardbook formats. I've reviewed a number of the books in this charming series on my blog. This one, about fashion rebel icon Vivienne Westwood, takes the often turbulent life of the originator of 'punk style' and handles it in a charmingly age-appropriate manner.
I really liked that the author and illustrator have managed to write an engaging book for children as well as including cultural events and bands which will appeal to adults.
I don't know what criteria they use for selecting the subjects of their biographies, but the varied and interesting people in this series have all been winners in my opinion.
Well worth a read. Would make a good library selection or gift.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
My First Vivienne Westwood is a new book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. Written by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Laura Callaghan, it's due out 5th March, 2020 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint. Aimed at the youngest 'readers', it's 24 pages, perfect for a storytime or bedtime read. It'll be available in ebook and boardbook formats. I've reviewed a number of the books in this charming series on my blog. This one, about fashion rebel icon Vivienne Westwood, takes the often turbulent life of the originator of 'punk style' and handles it in a charmingly age-appropriate manner.
I really liked that the author and illustrator have managed to write an engaging book for children as well as including cultural events and bands which will appeal to adults.
I don't know what criteria they use for selecting the subjects of their biographies, but the varied and interesting people in this series have all been winners in my opinion.
Well worth a read. Would make a good library selection or gift.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
allysunsun's review
4.0
As everyone who follows me knows I greatly enjoy the Little People, Big Dreams series and this book is no exception. I hadn't known very much about Vivienne Westwood and this book served as the perfect introduction. This illustrations were well done and the text flowed nicely.I look forward to further editions of this series!
Thank you to netgalley and the publsihers for providing me with an arc for an honest review. :)
Thank you to netgalley and the publsihers for providing me with an arc for an honest review. :)
thewoollygeek's review
5.0
Inspiring and informative, great little books for little people, teaches children (and adults about true heroes and legends) about leaders, rebels and real influencers in life. You learn something new yourself as an adult reading these. Beautiful and creative
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
booknotes_athina's review
5.0
I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
I love the picture books that Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara does. They are perfect for little children.
This one is a board book that introduces the little readers to the incredible life of the fashion designer and impresario, Vivienne Westwood.
It is written in simple sentences, which are perfect for the little ones and it offers them inspiring messages.
I love how quirky the illustrations are.
I love the picture books that Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara does. They are perfect for little children.
This one is a board book that introduces the little readers to the incredible life of the fashion designer and impresario, Vivienne Westwood.
It is written in simple sentences, which are perfect for the little ones and it offers them inspiring messages.
I love how quirky the illustrations are.
bargainandbooks's review
4.0
I never heard about Vivienne Westwood prior to this. But I know I’d like her in real life. She seems like a down to earth and kind person. I love how these books bring to light the well know and maybe not as well know people in history. The colors were bright and vivid. The illustrations were cute.
booktiamo's review
4.0
A great story to tell little ones with the hopes of inspiring them, to do more and to do what they want to do and not what society tells them.
jilljemmett's review
4.0
This is another great book in the Little People, Big Dreams series about the fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.
I loved the vibrant colours in this book. They reflect Vivienne’s fashion designs. The images were detailed and brightly coloured, which would appeal to children.
This book had less information about the subject than other ones in this series. Her childhood was glossed over a little bit with generalized statements. The sentences were shorter than some of the other books I’ve read in the Little People, Big Dreams series, which meant that the images stood out more.
This is a great book for kids who are interested in fashion!
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the vibrant colours in this book. They reflect Vivienne’s fashion designs. The images were detailed and brightly coloured, which would appeal to children.
This book had less information about the subject than other ones in this series. Her childhood was glossed over a little bit with generalized statements. The sentences were shorter than some of the other books I’ve read in the Little People, Big Dreams series, which meant that the images stood out more.
This is a great book for kids who are interested in fashion!
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
graypeape's review
4.0
3,5 stars, rounded up to 4. I really like Vivienne Westwood, and I think she's a good role model for kids and love the idea of a children's biography done about her, but I think it doesn't quite work for the intended age group. Board books to me say toddler/preschool age kiddos, and the concepts here are probably going to be over their heads at this point in their lives. The bright, fun illustrations will be a hit though! I'm sure the parents or grandparents will dig this too!
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backpackingbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Little People Big Dreams is a series of nonfiction books written to inspire children to be what who they want to be. This one focuses on Fashion Designer, Vivienne Westwood, who expressed her views through her unique clothes. She used fashion to voice her protests, to be anti-fashionable, and to change the world.
The illustrations in this book are great - really detailed and add a lot to the short sentences on each page. The illustrations are probably my favourite part. I would have liked a little more information about the how's and why's (for example, why did she encourage people to buy fewer clothes, how did she show us to speak up and change the world, what was she protesting against)? I think it may be aimed at younger children and that is why the writing is so basic. Would love a Vivienne Westwood story aimed at older children covering the detail!
The illustrations in this book are great - really detailed and add a lot to the short sentences on each page. The illustrations are probably my favourite part. I would have liked a little more information about the how's and why's (for example, why did she encourage people to buy fewer clothes, how did she show us to speak up and change the world, what was she protesting against)? I think it may be aimed at younger children and that is why the writing is so basic. Would love a Vivienne Westwood story aimed at older children covering the detail!