woolfinbooks's review
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley, the creators, and the publisher for this free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Any time I review a children's book, I get the input of the children in my life as I think their opinions of books created for them matter more than my opinion. I'm a babysitter and run the children and teen comic book club at my local library. During club meetings, we've discussed the importance of picture books as they're often our first steps into reading. The kids found it interesting when I said picture books can be seen as a form of a comic book. Essentially they're both the art of storytelling through pictures and words.
Throughout the year, we focus strongly on diversity. With that comes the kids learning about historic figures and events they wouldn't otherwise learn about through our public school system. By introducing the idea that picture books and comic books are a part of the same bookish family they've said that the best route of finding historic events and figures to discuss more thoroughly is through reading picture books first. Picture books enhance their need for constant discovery. It's a taste of the stories they want to read and a glimpse at the lives that inspire them.
Today I asked if any of them knew who Gloria Steinem was. With the kids I babysit, none of them knew who she was. At the library club, a couple of kids recognized the name from the books they read on their own, but most didn't know her. We read this book out loud and they all had questions, including what the bunnies were... that was an umm... interesting discussion to tiptoe around as there are certain rules and policies in place I have to keep in mind during all of our discussions. Overall, the kids enjoyed the art, and most wanted to learn more about Gloria.
After we read in the club, we always do a private rating with a 0-5 star scale, with half points included. The average score was 4 stars, and everyone felt comfortable with keeping that score. (Sometimes, if there are vastly different views of a book, they'll debate if a book should be raised or lower half a star) The kids I babysit raise their hands if they like a book and keep them down if they didn't like the book. All but one raised their hands. The only grievance that kid had was that some of the noses looked weird.
We're in a state that's currently banning books. The books being targeted are largely by and about people of color, marginalized religions, the lgbtq+ community, and feminism. I wasn't aware of the "Little People Big Deams" series before seeing this and the Amanda Gorman book on NetGalley, but, with nearly 100 books out now, it's for sure going to be something we add to our club.
This is a fun introduction to one of the many women who have paved the way towards gender equality. The art is modern yet perfectly emphasizes the aesthetics of the past 80 years. Feminist or not, this is an important book for historical representation.
Any time I review a children's book, I get the input of the children in my life as I think their opinions of books created for them matter more than my opinion. I'm a babysitter and run the children and teen comic book club at my local library. During club meetings, we've discussed the importance of picture books as they're often our first steps into reading. The kids found it interesting when I said picture books can be seen as a form of a comic book. Essentially they're both the art of storytelling through pictures and words.
Throughout the year, we focus strongly on diversity. With that comes the kids learning about historic figures and events they wouldn't otherwise learn about through our public school system. By introducing the idea that picture books and comic books are a part of the same bookish family they've said that the best route of finding historic events and figures to discuss more thoroughly is through reading picture books first. Picture books enhance their need for constant discovery. It's a taste of the stories they want to read and a glimpse at the lives that inspire them.
Today I asked if any of them knew who Gloria Steinem was. With the kids I babysit, none of them knew who she was. At the library club, a couple of kids recognized the name from the books they read on their own, but most didn't know her. We read this book out loud and they all had questions, including what the bunnies were... that was an umm... interesting discussion to tiptoe around as there are certain rules and policies in place I have to keep in mind during all of our discussions. Overall, the kids enjoyed the art, and most wanted to learn more about Gloria.
After we read in the club, we always do a private rating with a 0-5 star scale, with half points included. The average score was 4 stars, and everyone felt comfortable with keeping that score. (Sometimes, if there are vastly different views of a book, they'll debate if a book should be raised or lower half a star) The kids I babysit raise their hands if they like a book and keep them down if they didn't like the book. All but one raised their hands. The only grievance that kid had was that some of the noses looked weird.
We're in a state that's currently banning books. The books being targeted are largely by and about people of color, marginalized religions, the lgbtq+ community, and feminism. I wasn't aware of the "Little People Big Deams" series before seeing this and the Amanda Gorman book on NetGalley, but, with nearly 100 books out now, it's for sure going to be something we add to our club.
This is a fun introduction to one of the many women who have paved the way towards gender equality. The art is modern yet perfectly emphasizes the aesthetics of the past 80 years. Feminist or not, this is an important book for historical representation.
sapphicfire's review
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley, the creators, and the publisher for this free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Any time I review a children's book, I get the input of the children in my life as I think their opinions of books created for them matter more than my opinion. I'm a babysitter and run the children and teen comic book club at my local library. During club meetings, we've discussed the importance of picture books as they're often our first steps into reading. The kids found it interesting when I said picture books can be seen as a form of a comic book. Essentially they're both the art of storytelling through pictures and words.
Throughout the year, we focus strongly on diversity. With that comes the kids learning about historic figures and events they wouldn't otherwise learn about through our public school system. By introducing the idea that picture books and comic books are a part of the same bookish family they've said that the best route of finding historic events and figures to discuss more thoroughly is through reading picture books first. Picture books enhance their need for constant discovery. It's a taste of the stories they want to read and a glimpse at the lives that inspire them.
Today I asked if any of them knew who Gloria Steinem was. With the kids I babysit, none of them knew who she was. At the library club, a couple of kids recognized the name from the books they read on their own, but most didn't know her. We read this book out loud and they all had questions, including what the bunnies were... that was an umm... interesting discussion to tiptoe around as there are certain rules and policies in place I have to keep in mind during all of our discussions. Overall, the kids enjoyed the art, and most wanted to learn more about Gloria.
After we read in the club, we always do a private rating with a 0-5 star scale, with half points included. The average score was 4 stars, and everyone felt comfortable with keeping that score. (Sometimes, if there are vastly different views of a book, they'll debate if a book should be raised or lower half a star) The kids I babysit raise their hands if they like a book and keep them down if they didn't like the book. All but one raised their hands. The only grievance that kid had was that some of the noses looked weird.
We're in a state that's currently banning books. The books being targeted are largely by and about people of color, marginalized religions, the lgbtq+ community, and feminism. I wasn't aware of the "Little People Big Deams" series before seeing this and the Amanda Gorman book on NetGalley, but, with nearly 100 books out now, it's for sure going to be something we add to our club.
This is a fun introduction to one of the many women who have paved the way towards gender equality. The art is modern yet perfectly emphasizes the aesthetics of the past 80 years. Feminist or not, this is an important book for historical representation.
Any time I review a children's book, I get the input of the children in my life as I think their opinions of books created for them matter more than my opinion. I'm a babysitter and run the children and teen comic book club at my local library. During club meetings, we've discussed the importance of picture books as they're often our first steps into reading. The kids found it interesting when I said picture books can be seen as a form of a comic book. Essentially they're both the art of storytelling through pictures and words.
Throughout the year, we focus strongly on diversity. With that comes the kids learning about historic figures and events they wouldn't otherwise learn about through our public school system. By introducing the idea that picture books and comic books are a part of the same bookish family they've said that the best route of finding historic events and figures to discuss more thoroughly is through reading picture books first. Picture books enhance their need for constant discovery. It's a taste of the stories they want to read and a glimpse at the lives that inspire them.
Today I asked if any of them knew who Gloria Steinem was. With the kids I babysit, none of them knew who she was. At the library club, a couple of kids recognized the name from the books they read on their own, but most didn't know her. We read this book out loud and they all had questions, including what the bunnies were... that was an umm... interesting discussion to tiptoe around as there are certain rules and policies in place I have to keep in mind during all of our discussions. Overall, the kids enjoyed the art, and most wanted to learn more about Gloria.
After we read in the club, we always do a private rating with a 0-5 star scale, with half points included. The average score was 4 stars, and everyone felt comfortable with keeping that score. (Sometimes, if there are vastly different views of a book, they'll debate if a book should be raised or lower half a star) The kids I babysit raise their hands if they like a book and keep them down if they didn't like the book. All but one raised their hands. The only grievance that kid had was that some of the noses looked weird.
We're in a state that's currently banning books. The books being targeted are largely by and about people of color, marginalized religions, the lgbtq+ community, and feminism. I wasn't aware of the "Little People Big Deams" series before seeing this and the Amanda Gorman book on NetGalley, but, with nearly 100 books out now, it's for sure going to be something we add to our club.
This is a fun introduction to one of the many women who have paved the way towards gender equality. The art is modern yet perfectly emphasizes the aesthetics of the past 80 years. Feminist or not, this is an important book for historical representation.
lunarchar_'s review
4.0
AD|ARC|GIFTED. Another fabulous book in the collection! Firstly I want to mention the illustrations - as always they were gorgeous and I adore the representation and bright colours! I’ve never heard of Gloria Steinem (how I don’t know) so it was amazing to learn about her. Honestly how awesome is she! I love that her grandmother was a suffragist and Gloria is such a huge voice in feminism/women’s liberation. And founding the Women’s Media Centre with Jane Fonda - what a badass! Such a great model for children and a way to teach them feminism/equal rights as they grow. The final message actually brought a tear to my eye: “it doesn’t matter what gender gosh are, what matters is that your dream is only yours to determine”. A perfect addition to the collection; here’s to future feminists and a better world.
bronsonmh's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I think that it is great how Little People, Big Dreams series include modern people for their biographies. Gloria Steinem was part of the feminist movement in the 70s and onward. And to this day Gloria Steinem is still fighting for all women's rights.
I think that it is great how Little People, Big Dreams series include modern people for their biographies. Gloria Steinem was part of the feminist movement in the 70s and onward. And to this day Gloria Steinem is still fighting for all women's rights.
earldizon's review
informative
4.0
I really enjoy reading these biographies about people I don't really know about and then finally seeing why they were written about.
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