This fabulous nonfiction picture book shares some of the life of Olympic athlete Wilma Ruldoloh. The language is accessible for young children, the illustrations are bright and beautiful. Starting this book when Wilma is a tiny baby is wonderful, as children are often interested in babies and what adults were like when they were young. Incorporating a timeline and photographs to end the book adds great nonfiction value. It was a pleasure to read the story of an athlete with grit and talent. Excuse me while I go check out the rest of the “Little People, Big Dreams” series.
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This book is just not as good as some others in this series. I really like the diversity and the illustration style. Thank you to Netgalley for this digital review copy.

What a stunning book. Both beautiful illustrations and an interesting story. As part of set it would be lovely to highlight less well known stories of people who have overcome challenges

A great gift for a child. It would be a lovely keep sake for a birthday or similar

My little girl and I love the “Little People, Big Dreams” series, and I often learn as much as she does! I was therefore quite excited to see one on someone that I hadn’t really heard of before. Wilma’s story is certainly inspiring, and is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with determination and the support of a loving family. As ever, the artwork was fantastic and the story was just right for my daughter in terms of pace and complexity.

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I really love this book series, and I can't wait to see which stories it will tell next! I think it does a wonderful job of showing the racial issues of the time without letting it overpower the story and Wilma Rudolph's achievements. I also really enjoy the last few pages in the books in this series with the timeline and actual pictures. These books should be in every classroom, so that young children or English learners can read them!

This was a quick and informative read about an athlete I didn’t know much about. I enjoyed the overall message of perseverance, and think this would be a great book to teach children about overcoming obstacles.

This biography for kids is about Wilma Rudolph, an amazing athlete who had polio as a child. She overcame physical obstacles and prejudice to become an Olympic gold medalist.

The Little People, Big Dreams series is a great series for young children to learn about the great people who came before them. If you have children or grandchildren who want to learn about the past, you will like this series.

I received a free copy of this book from Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the authors via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.

Wima Rudolph, the book from Little People, Big Dream series is about an Olympic athelete. Despite the odds in her life, she kept on going. This a book teaches us to have faith and strong will to make our dreams come true. A must read book for children.

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I really liked this book about Wilma Rudolph. I admit I had no idea who she was before this book, so I enjoyed learning about her achievements and the adversities she overcame to achieve them.

Wilma Rudolph has been one of my personal heroes since I was a girl of ten, so one can imagine my excitement at seeing her face being added to the lineup of a popular and well-loved series, Little People, BIG DREAMS. Though it is hard to tell her story briefly, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara captures the important moments in Wilma's life that prove her tenacity. The book explains her struggles with childhood illness and segregation and paints a beautiful picture of the unconditional love of family. Wilma was an overcomer! I need two copies: one for my house and one for my classroom!

This brief and inspiring picture book biography shares the story of how Wilma Rudolph overcame early physical setbacks to become an amazing sprinter. I enjoyed reading this well-illustrated book, and appreciate the credit that it gives to her family for supporting her. Even though she overcame very difficult obstacles, her gigantic family's investment in fighting for her health and her ability to walk again after polio is essential to the story, and I appreciate how this book celebrates the impact of the people who loved her instead of making it sound like she went it alone.

This is a great introduction to Wilma Rudolph's life and pioneering career, and the author's note includes additional details and photos from her life. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in this sports figure in particular, and to people who enjoy meaningful stories about people who have overcome significant obstacles.

I was delighted to once again read another wonderful story from the Little Dreamers collection and once again it did not disappoint! It was small and concise while still being informative and educational. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Wilma Rudolph won a gold medal in the Olympics. But she did more than that. She overcame polio as a child and dreamed of running faster than a gazelle. She also understood the importance of unity in a racial divide. Her story is inspiring for both young and adult readers.

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I love these books. This one in particular provides inspiration for anyone who’s had set backs in their life and teaches us with motivation you can achieve what you wish.

Wilma Rudolph is someone I had never heard of but with the Little People, Big Dreams books always being so inspiring I was intrigued to find out more about her. The story shows Wilma's life as she spends childhood with a leg brace to an adult when she defies everything and becomes an Olympic sprinter.

I think this is one of my favourite books of the series as she shows how you shouldn't let anyone or anything stop you from achieving your dreams. Even through a difficult childhood she still showed strength and determination to try and achieve her goal. I liked how we got to see just how supportive her family were as I think this shows how important they are and how much the family cares.

The illustrations are lovely and show how her life changed beautifully with the cartoon style images. The timeline at the end of the book is great to see how life was for Wilma and learn a bit more. This is a brilliant and inspiring read to show children that they should never give up whatever challenges they have to overcome.

Yet another hit from this beautiful series, I loved learning and teaching my children more about this inspiring woman . I was blown away to learn about the care her family took to help her recover and to see her determination shine through on the page. This is one that will stay with me and is definitely one I will be gifting to my friends with determined little ones of their own!

The Little, People Big Dreams series happens to be one of my favorite biography sources for elementary school children. The diversity of the books, the clear text, and engaging illustrations make these a good springboard for non-fiction reading.

Wilma Rudolph was an amazing woman who overcame a lot of health issues to run successfully at the Olympics. Despite racism and her "being a girl" she became an inspiration to many.

Perhaps my favorite in this series! An inspirational brief biography about Olympic gold medalist runner, Wilma Rudolph. Rudolph overcame so many physical challenges as a child with the devotion of her family. I loved learning about her life and family. Perfect for children of all ages.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

This series keeps adding wonderful titles. This is a really important title and shows the importance of self belief in the face of adversity. As always this is a beautifully illustrated creation. Loved this!

I love the Little People, Big Dreams series and this latest book about Wilma Rudolph is no exception. I have to admit I had never heard of her before. Wilma was an Olympic runner and one of 22 siblings. She contracted Polio as a child (like my own Dad) and struggled to walk. She overcame her health problems and went on to become a Gold medal Olympian during the 1960's. This book contains lovely illustrations and is an inspirational story for children. I received my digital copy from NetGalley and the publishers.