This is another nice biography for children to enjoy. I have been impressed with other books in this series, and while this was is well done, the illustrations were less impressive.

I found it very hard to rate children's books so everything is a 5 star read for me!!
I really loved this book, the illustrations are so beautiful and captivating that I found myself smiling through every page I read.
Amazing book and amazing story of life. Also, this book collection is amazing! Can't wait to read the all!!

I learned a lot of Usain Bolt in this book as an adult. I didn’t know very much about him prior to reading this. I think this is a great book for classrooms and homes to educate kids on an important figure like Usain Bolt. The illustrations are engaging and the sentences and words are great for kids. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange of my honest opinion.

Oh, little Usain must be very proud of himself!

It was very nice to know a little bit more about him, his story, his background and his struggles.

It is amazing how far he went and everything he achieved! Literally the best athlete ever!

Thanks a lot for this book!

"Usain Bolt" by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a compelling addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series. With charming illustrations and accessible language, young readers are introduced to the incredible journey of Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth. This book not only celebrates Bolt's remarkable athletic achievements but also highlights his determination, hard work, and positive mindset. Through Bolt's story, children are inspired to chase their dreams and never give up, no matter the obstacles they may face. Sanchez Vegara's narrative and engaging artwork make Bolt's story accessible and captivating for children of all ages. "Usain Bolt" is a wonderful addition to any child's library, offering both entertainment and valuable life lessons.

As with the rest of the Little People Big Dreams series, this book did not disappoint.

I read this book with my children, the story kept their attention and prompted them to ask questions.

The narrative was simple yet provided enough detail for children to gain a good insight into the life of Usain Bolt.

The artwork is beautifully done, colourful and in keeping with the rest of the series.

Another enjoyable book which will definitely be added to the collection once published

Another installment in the fabulous Little People Big Dreams series sees the life of Usain Bolt told and illustrated for a young audience. Beautiful artwork alongside text perfectly pitched at the target age range as usual.

I particularly liked how the book focused on never giving up - after a medical diagnosis, Bolt continued to work hard and achieved his dreams.

This is such a successful series of mini biographies, Little People, Big Dreams with inspiring stories of lives that can lift our young children’s imaginations.

You might think they’d be a shortage of new subjects to take the books forward. You might think that celebrity has become the focus as sports stars and pop idols fill the pages.

I wondered if this was happening when I picked up Usain Bolt a charismatic sprinter and Olympic gold medalist across three games.

When I read his story I saw how quickly adults might judge where children absorb simple aspects and find encouragement.

Usain loved sport and found joy and reward in running. The prompting of a coach and the support his school set him on his way. However the young athlete had some hard lessons to learn to find ultimate success and personal medical issues.

Simple text and vivid, colourful illustrations complete the piece and are the hallmark of these unique books.

I have learned about Usain Bolt and my grandson has further been influenced reading this story along with me.

The measure of a human being perhaps is how someone deals with their fame and success. The foundations and resources he has established in his home island of Jamaica are a credit to him and a true measure of the man.

Usain Bolt by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara is a great, age appropriate way for children to learn about Usain Bolt. I love how this book not only talks about his achievements, but also qualities that helped him achieve them like discipline. I love the entire series of Little People Big Dreams. I would have a whole library of these books for a small child. They teach children about public figures, but also go into other important qualities like being a friend, generous and helping. The illustrations are great too!

Another great addition to this collection of books. I loved the vibrant, colourful illustrations and I also really liked the inclusion of setbacks such Bolt's injury at the 2004 Olympics to show the importance of resilience. A wonderful book.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

With thanks to Netgalley for this copy.

Bright and colourful illustrations paired with engaging, easy to understand information. A great child friendly introduction to a great athlete.

Thank you Netgalley for advanced copy in exchange for review.

This book was really cute. Gave all the important facts about Bolt's accomplishments as well as provide information on how he got into track.

This is another excellent book in the series. The illustrations are really lovely and go well with the writing. It was really interesting to read more about Bolt and his life. I didn’t know a lot of it before. I thought that the illustration with his shoelace undone was great and liked the picture with him and others doing his well know pose was really good too.

Another book in a long, long line of spectacular biographies by Maria.
She has a unique skill of making a person's life interesting to children.

Usain Bolt is one of the worlds most known Olympic Gold Medalist. In this colourfully illustrated book part of the Little People, Big Dreams series we learn more from Usain's background. I would have never known before reading this that he first started out playing cricket. The book held so interesting facts.

It was a great educational tool which highlights that a persons natural talent can only take them so far; with effort, discipline and dedication you can achieve your goals.

“Believe in your dreams and that anything is possible.” - Usain Bolt.

I received an arc copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

With thanks to Netgalley and the author and publisher for giving me the chance to review this book.

I've seen these series of book in my local bookshop and library but have never read on till now. It is a perfect little book about the life of Usain Bolt. how he started off in cricket but soon became the fastest man alive.

A perfect book to share with children.

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Received for review: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Why did I decide to turn the pages? I love this series. Most of the books are very informative, and I love the diverse representation in the series. So when I was given the chance to review it, I took it.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I loved the illustrations in this one. I also loved the focus on Usain's background and what he did after he retired. The book also focused on needing to work hard for your dreams and not just rely on natural talent, which I liked. There were a few minor things I thought could have been better, but overall, I enjoyed this one.

Pages: 32

Reading age: 4-7 years of age.

Love,

Danica Page

Little People, Big Dreams does an amazing job of telling the story of Usian Bolt. I had no idea he originally was into cricket and didn't even want to run. A great story about how practice can change your life. Perfect for readers of all ages who want to know more about this amazing sprinter.

This made me tear up! I never knew he had scoliosis - his adjusting to that condition makes him even more relatable for kids with physical disabilities. His post-career community work makes him a true role model. Definitely a book worth giving to kids and buying for libraries.

This is a great addition to this series, with wonderfully colorful artwork that complements the story of one of the most famous athletes in the world. This is a perfect read for little track-stars-t0-be, especially in an Olympic year!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.