As a huge John Lennon fan, I was excited to read this. I appreciate as a 30 year old, I'm probably not the target audience for this book, but I was excited nevertheless.
However, I found the simplicity of his life in this book slightly patronising. I know they can't include everything in such a short childrens book, but I thought they missed out a lot including the fact that he died far far too early.

I loved the illustrations though - and the image of the 'Abbey Road' album cover with John facing the other way was very powerful.

A sweet, little book that focuses on John and his beliefs, and doesn't get caught up in its own 'Beatlemania'.

John Lennon for people of my generation is almost a giant among men; it is hard to “imagine” him as a child let alone convey his importance to music and the world politic in general. The author’s task is that much greater in that my own daughters had not heard of The Beatles; for them a boy band were Take That or McFly. My Grandson to whom I am reading this now has no chance to understand ‘Beatlemania’.
Anyone over 40 years of age will be able to reference John Lennon, yet here’s another problem many will see him differently and no small book could capture his life story.

Yet, despite such misgivings I was delighted with this snapshot of Lennon’s life. This is a terrific series. Little People, BIG Dreams books are a great addition to our young children’s bookshelves.

The key here is the dream John had to see a more peaceful world; he used his success and great skill as a musician and songwriter to create an anthem “Give peace a chance.” The beautiful “Imagine” ‘all the people living in peace.’ And the dedication of his love to Ono Yoko - “Woman”.

The book covers this as John was born during World War II in Liverpool where families were split apart by conflict and bombs fell on his City. Importantly it shows how the gift of a parent can promote an inherent talent and kids should not be written off by academic measurements alone.

The world is richer for the life of John Lennon and poorer for his early death. The text captures the elements of his life which the illustrations brilliantly, as always, compliment the words fully. I particularly liked the haircuts, sharp suits and the parody of the four on the zebra crossing to show John taking a new direction in his life.

Hopefully others will notice such care and craft in the drawings rather than just the toilet-seat.

Wow, what a lovely little children's book. I loved it so much, as my favourite musician is John Lennon. The book is all about John's life from when he was young until he died and tells the story about him being in The Beatles and meeting Yoko Ono. I loved the way the story is told in a simple way that is suitable for children and I loved the cute illustrations. I highly recommend this book.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is another absolutely gorgeous addition to the little people, big dreams collection this time teaching a younger audience about legendary musician John Lennon. I absolutely adore these books, they're both appealing to the eyes but also incredibly informative and educational in such a small book, and an accessible way for children.

Another beautiful book in this series! I love the simplictiy of the writing along with the beautiful illustrations which make these books so lovely