Anne Frank has always been a favorite of mine, and I have even had the privilege of standing in her bedroom in the Secret Annex in Amsterdam. While the illustrations in this book are a little different from the rest of the series, the pictures are still lovely. The whole series is sweet and encouraging.

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Another great biography for young readers.

I love this series as a whole. I think it’s a great series that I would definitely recommend. I did have a few issues with this particular book though. While I completely agree that Anne Frank’s story should be told to kids, I’m not sure if this is the best way to do it. I know Anne’s story so it wasn’t hard for me to follow this book but I think it might confuse kids. It also kind of sugarcoats what happened to Anne and Jewish people, especially in regards to concentration camps. Then again, bluntly telling young kids what happened might not be the best option either. I feel like this particular story just didn’t suit the series format. The illustrations were beautiful though and I actually liked how all of it was in black and white, except for the diary.

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Sanchez Vergara keeps writing these little jewels to introduce young readers to important historical figures. However, this book in the series felt more poignant because Anne Frank will forever be a "Little Person with Big Dreams."

RATING: 4 STARS
2018; Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Childrens
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(General series review) These are fabulous stories about great women and men in history (for the most part). The illustrations are so amazing, both for kids and adults. This one is in black & white drawing which adds to the books tone and setting. There is a brief history on the person that explains how this person contributed to history and matters

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Another in this fantastic series teaching both kids and adults alike about the many amazing women out there. Whilst Anne Frank has a sadder ending than most of these other books, sadly never getting the chance to live up to her full potential, it makes the sharing of her story to people young and old that much more important so that we can ensure it never happens again.

Anne Frank is another book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. This series focuses on Women in History on the younger child's level. This book however was not my favorite in the series. The horror's that Anne Frank as well as all of the Jewish people went through during the Holocaust was actually skimmed over. The book did not exactly make it sound like a day at the park but it did sugar coat it I guess is the words I would use. Anne Frank and her plight should be added to the series as she is a woman in history but I do think a bit more emphasis should of been put on what actually happened during that horrific period in history. I do understand that this series of books is not meant to scare the children in any way so maybe it should of just been left out of the series. I am really not sure.

This is a wonderful series though and I do think that all girls and boys even should have a chance to read these amazing books.

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Easy and fun way to learn about people in history. Great illistrations. Kids will love to learn by reading this book. Would recommend.

Little People, Big Dreams is a series of nonfiction children’s books focused on famous women, past and present. Anne Frank is the third I’ve read in this series and it is quite different from the earlier two (Jane Austen and Mother Teresa)! While the illustrations were wonderful, the subject matter called for a more serious tone. Most of the illustrations are in black and white, while Anne’s diary is a bright orange and yellow gingham. There is also a fair amount of symbolism in the pictures, white birds when there is happiness and hope, black birds when things take a turn for the worse.
Being a book for young children that covers very heavy subject matter, there had to be a delicate balance between communicating the tragedy of what happened while keeping it appropriate for little ones. I do think the author accomplished this, and the beautifully detailed black and white illustrations went a long way in helping to set the tone. Unlike many of the other books in this collection, Anne Frank is sad story steeped in history, a terrible, painful, shameful history. I’d certainly read it with my children who are going to be eight in a week, but I would also be prepared for a lot of questions, questions about topics many parents might not have broached with their young children. For parents who haven’t, I think this book is a wonderful gateway to meaningful and age-appropriate discussions about topics that seem particularly salient today.

Still loving this series and very much looking forward to the next one!

Another fantastic introduction to a famous figure. The Little People Big Dreams series provides a child-friendly introduction to the life of a figure who has had an impact on history. There are now many books about key women in history and I hope that one day the series will develop to include men as well.

I think this is one of my favourite in the series so far. Anne Frank was a girl I initially learned about in school, then read her diary as a teen and then an adult, and this book provided a brilliant introduction for a young child just beginning to learn about her life.

The pictures were wonderfully drawn, with many black and white images, reflecting what a dark period Anne was writing her diary, with the diary itself in colour - her safe place in a frightening situation. I think the text is more challenging than previous books in the series, which might raise more questions about the period, and adults sharing this book with children should be aware of this considering carefully how much detail to share depending on the age and temperament of the children.

Although probably aimed at slightly younger children, I would definitely consider using this book as part of a topic in World War 2 to share with a class as a starting point for a topic.

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to access a copy of this book for review via NetGalley

The Diary of Anne Frank is the very first book about the Holocaust that I've read when I was still young. I was already in my adolescence years when I read it and her life story made an impact on me. When I saw that the Little People, Big Dreams has dedicated a children's story book about this remarkable young lady, I immediately grabbed the chance to check it out.

I love how this particular book is different from the other book in the series because of how it was vividly illustrated by Sveta Dorosheva. The images of Anne Frank, her family, and Adolf Hitler was drawn in detailed, and looking at them is like seeing their real photos. The story of Anne Frank was also beautifully summarized and narrated by Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This children's storybook is a great introduction to discuss to young readers about what is the Holocaust and what happened during World War II.

It is now proven that I love the Little People, Big Dreams series, but this book on Anne Frank has to be my favourite, not only because of the story and to what a great subject it is to talk about with the little kids, but because the illustrations in this one were absolutely gorgeous!

Great picture book for children with simple words for them to understand. I love this series and will be checkin other books.

Anne Frank by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a very abbreviated version of Anne Frank's story for young readers. Most of the book is taken up by engaging artwork. Like the 'girl in red’ in Schindler's List, only Anne's diary is in colour. I think this is a great touch! It really leaves emphasis on the enduring nature of Anne's story, literally represented by the diary. There are black and white photos of Anne at the back, and a slightly more in-depth version of Anne's story. This book is part of the Little People, Big Dreams series, all of which are great additions to any youngster's library, providing a gentle introduction to a wide variety of inspirational people.

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This short picture book is a good introduction to Anne Frank for young children. With sparse text and simple pictures, it will spark an interest in the girl's famous diary. I liked the way the illustrations were done in black and white, with the only color being the diary itself, which was shown in red. To me, this symbolized the oppression of the Nazis.

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You may have noticed that I love the Little People, Big Dreams series, and a new title that I was very excited to read was Anne Frank. Admittedly I've never read the Diary of Anne Frank, but I do have an interest in her experiences and that period of history, so I was intrigued to see how this would be put across for children.

I would say that this is a slightly more mature book within the series, purely because of the content being a bit darker for younger children. That said, it's a very important addition to the series. Anne Frank went through horrors that none of us can begin to imagine, and so it's vital that her story is passed down to highlight an awful period in history.

Although I wasn't a massive fan of the illustrations, they do fit the story of Anne Frank very well and so didn't detract from the text. What I love about this series is how they're very easy to get into and also have a more detailed section after the main story, making it ideal for people of all ages.

"Little People, Big Dreams" is an incredible best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people who have achieved incredible things in their lives, yet each began life as a child with a dream."



The newest addition is a simple, inspirational, biography of Anne Frank, the young writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public all around the world.



Anne was born into a loving family in Germany. Immersion into WWll caused them to flee to Amsterdam and take refuge in a hidden alcove. Confined into this tiny space Anne took to writing in her diary. Her dream was to one day become a writer. In the midst of all the horror and misery around her she managed to write about the kindness in people and her unrelenting aspiration for peace.

Unfortunately this is not a happily-ever-after story for Anne herself but her diary lives on to encourage others and to give them hope when everything around them seems hopeless. Her message resonates deeply with her readers and moves their hearts even to this day.

The illustrations are gorgeous and perfect for that time period. I love how they are created in black and white and only her diary is showcased in bright colours to show it's strategic importance to the narrative. The book includes a more in-depth portrait of Anne at the back featuring a biographical timeline, actual photos of her, and more detailed information about her life that will interest older readers ( and adults as well ).

The whole series is outstanding and I highly, highly recommend "Anne Frank" and all the other books in the wonderful collection.

Anne Frank By Isabel Sanchez Vegara was a rendition of the memoir I read in the past, the one by Anne herself, in a way my child could understand. As we began a study on WW2 I was looking for a story of Anne Frank that I thought he would understand but not so simple that he would not gain enough of the true story and this book presented it self through NetGalley at the perfect time. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this work, these opinions are my own.

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Anne Frank. The text and illustrations show Anne as a child in Frankfurt until Hitler comes to power when she is four. Her family flees to Holland to start a new life. Unfortunately Hitler and the Nazis move into Holland and the family if forced into hiding. Anne receives a diary from her parents on her 13th birthday where she records the events in her life. The author, Isabel Sanchez Vegara has penned a child friendly biography that shows a young woman striving to achieve her dream to become an author. Her father publishes her diary after her death, thus making her dream come true. This book could be used to teach young children how to write a biography, show that it is important to have a dream and strive to achieve it as well as to introduce the horrors of WWII and the holocaust in a non-gory way. This could impart just enough information to get someone curious to investigate further. A good book for a school library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book to read via netgalley. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own.

My full review appears on Weekend Notes. Thanks to the publisher for sharing this title. I've really enjoyed the series so far.