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ybug09's review against another edition
4.0
The Little People, Big Dreams is one of my favorite biography series to recommend to young readers. This Vivienne Westwood biography is very cute, informative and packed with vibrant illustrations. Can't wait to read the next book in this series. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC.
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
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 was released 5th March, 2019 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint. Aimed at younger readers, it's 32 pages, perfect for a storytime or classroom circle read. It's available in ebook and hardcover 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
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 was released 5th March, 2019 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint. Aimed at younger readers, it's 32 pages, perfect for a storytime or classroom circle read. It's available in ebook and hardcover 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
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
3.0
I bought this book for my friends daughter.
These are great books for little girls, stories about facing adversity, being pioneers in their industry and sheds light on famous women that they can look up to.
Great illustrations too
These are great books for little girls, stories about facing adversity, being pioneers in their industry and sheds light on famous women that they can look up to.
Great illustrations too
pretty_little_bibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a great read. Firstly because it was about THE Vivienne Westwood (one of the greatest fashion designers ever!) and that says a lot in itself. I love her designs, admittedly the less edgy ones. Nonetheless, she is an inspiration to so many people that when I got the opportunity to review this book, I jumped at it!
Westwood was born in 1941 and as such, she saw the war years. It was a tragic period but she survived and her optimism for life, shined through. In school, Westwood saw a classmate being bullied and while many just stood in the sidelines and watched, she stood up for him. For the reader, that is a very inspiring thing to read about – to stand up against injustice.
The book also talks about various other themes such as the importance of friendship and supporting one’s friends, while also, being independent and supporting oneself. This is a great necessity that we all need to understand and participate in today. Being able to stand on one’s feet is not some kindness we do to our parents, rather it is for our betterment only. In this case, being able to also know when it is time to move away from friends and family is important and I myself have gathered much strength from this – we all need to fly away from the nest sooner or later.
There is also a lot of importance give on self-acceptance, something that a majority of us today, sorely lacking in. It is important too not let the naysayers get to us – as Westwood shows vibrantly throughout her life. It is of the utmost importance that we are our own persons and do what makes us happy and following our dreams, even if, at times, these dreams look far-fetched.
Moreover, we also see another important issue talked about in this book – that of the environmental issues. Today, global warming and many other threats to the environment are more common that perhaps the pins in Westwood’s pincushions.
I think that this book is surely a great gift for children – it has so many lessons to be learned and most importantly, it is not done in a preachy manner at all. There are colorful illustrations that captured my attention from the very beginning and I was totally invested in the book.
I absolutely loved the book and I think this is a great gift for all kids! I rate it a 4/5 stars.
Westwood was born in 1941 and as such, she saw the war years. It was a tragic period but she survived and her optimism for life, shined through. In school, Westwood saw a classmate being bullied and while many just stood in the sidelines and watched, she stood up for him. For the reader, that is a very inspiring thing to read about – to stand up against injustice.
The book also talks about various other themes such as the importance of friendship and supporting one’s friends, while also, being independent and supporting oneself. This is a great necessity that we all need to understand and participate in today. Being able to stand on one’s feet is not some kindness we do to our parents, rather it is for our betterment only. In this case, being able to also know when it is time to move away from friends and family is important and I myself have gathered much strength from this – we all need to fly away from the nest sooner or later.
There is also a lot of importance give on self-acceptance, something that a majority of us today, sorely lacking in. It is important too not let the naysayers get to us – as Westwood shows vibrantly throughout her life. It is of the utmost importance that we are our own persons and do what makes us happy and following our dreams, even if, at times, these dreams look far-fetched.
Moreover, we also see another important issue talked about in this book – that of the environmental issues. Today, global warming and many other threats to the environment are more common that perhaps the pins in Westwood’s pincushions.
I think that this book is surely a great gift for children – it has so many lessons to be learned and most importantly, it is not done in a preachy manner at all. There are colorful illustrations that captured my attention from the very beginning and I was totally invested in the book.
I absolutely loved the book and I think this is a great gift for all kids! I rate it a 4/5 stars.
caitdamp's review against another edition
5.0
I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in return for an honest review.
This was such a cute book! The illustrations are adorable and very colorful, my 6 month old loved looking at them. And the story is inspiring and fun. It’s a fun, short read perfect for a bedtime story. I like books that are just as interesting for the adult as it is for the child and this hit the mark. I’m now excited to read more of the series.
This was such a cute book! The illustrations are adorable and very colorful, my 6 month old loved looking at them. And the story is inspiring and fun. It’s a fun, short read perfect for a bedtime story. I like books that are just as interesting for the adult as it is for the child and this hit the mark. I’m now excited to read more of the series.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
So I LOVE Vivienne Westwood's designs/clothes, and I couldn't resist trying out this book. My love for Vivienne Westwood began when I read NANA years and years ago. I fell in love with all the awesome things she makes, wishing I could wear them.
This one tells us the life story of Vivienne Westwood, from tiny little kid to adult. I loved that she defended people who got bullied, that is really sweet and special. I didn't even know she was a teacher! That was such a fun thing to find out. It was quite, thanks to the book's jumping around in age, hilarious to see her go from classy teacher to punk rock loving woman with pointy hair and clothes that were ripped up. We see how she starts making her name, and read about her getting critics feathers ruffled due to her clothes. It was all plenty of interesting and I liked how they ended her story.
Like with another book in this series, this one also features her life story in just words with plenty of more information than we got in the picture book part. Also included are photographs of Vivienne.
There was just one thing I didn't quite like and that was how it moved from one age to another, it was quite jarring at times. I had to go back at times to see if I missed a page or two, or three.
The art was great, I am really liking Laura Callaghan's style. It fits so well with Vivienne.
All in all, this was a pretty nice introduction to Vivienne Westwood, and I would recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So I LOVE Vivienne Westwood's designs/clothes, and I couldn't resist trying out this book. My love for Vivienne Westwood began when I read NANA years and years ago. I fell in love with all the awesome things she makes, wishing I could wear them.
This one tells us the life story of Vivienne Westwood, from tiny little kid to adult. I loved that she defended people who got bullied, that is really sweet and special. I didn't even know she was a teacher! That was such a fun thing to find out. It was quite, thanks to the book's jumping around in age, hilarious to see her go from classy teacher to punk rock loving woman with pointy hair and clothes that were ripped up. We see how she starts making her name, and read about her getting critics feathers ruffled due to her clothes. It was all plenty of interesting and I liked how they ended her story.
Like with another book in this series, this one also features her life story in just words with plenty of more information than we got in the picture book part. Also included are photographs of Vivienne.
There was just one thing I didn't quite like and that was how it moved from one age to another, it was quite jarring at times. I had to go back at times to see if I missed a page or two, or three.
The art was great, I am really liking Laura Callaghan's style. It fits so well with Vivienne.
All in all, this was a pretty nice introduction to Vivienne Westwood, and I would recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
markwillnevercry's review against another edition
4.5
I believe this is the first one that actually felt inspirational, probably because it's just something that I could connect to in terms of ideas about punk and non traditional clothing.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
I love these picture books about famous women. Usually , I know who the book is, but this one, about the fashion designer, I had no idea, and I still got the book.
Westwood apparently mixed grunge with chic, and we very popular. Great little book to introduce the very young to women's lives, and what they did with them. It is, of course, just a taste, but often books like this are just for kicking off into finding more, or not, as the case may be. Just to know about them is a major step.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Westwood apparently mixed grunge with chic, and we very popular. Great little book to introduce the very young to women's lives, and what they did with them. It is, of course, just a taste, but often books like this are just for kicking off into finding more, or not, as the case may be. Just to know about them is a major step.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
sophieedina's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy this book series for giving children the opportunity to be introduced to important figures of (modern) history and being confronted with a lot of different life choices and paths. For me as an adult they give an overview to people I have often heard of but never really knew anything about.
The illustrations were very cute and the story sparked interest in seeing Vivienne not just as an interesting designer, but an activist and female icon.
a great, quick bed-read to feel inspired and a little more educated afterwards.
The illustrations were very cute and the story sparked interest in seeing Vivienne not just as an interesting designer, but an activist and female icon.
a great, quick bed-read to feel inspired and a little more educated afterwards.
sophie_edina's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy this book series for giving children the opportunity to be introduced to important figures of (modern) history and being confronted with a lot of different life choices and paths. For me as an adult they give an overview to people I have often heard of but never really knew anything about.
The illustrations were very cute and the story sparked interest in seeing Vivienne not just as an interesting designer, but an activist and female icon.
a great, quick bed-read to feel inspired and a little more educated afterwards.
The illustrations were very cute and the story sparked interest in seeing Vivienne not just as an interesting designer, but an activist and female icon.
a great, quick bed-read to feel inspired and a little more educated afterwards.