Bruce Lee

I adore Quarto’s Little People, BIG DREAMS series for children, and the latest on martial artist-actor Bruce Lee is a great addition. Recounts his raising in Hong Kong, where his father was a film star, and how he was sent to the U.S. after getting into trouble as a teen. Lee had difficulty getting roles as an Asian actor, so parlayed his martial arts skills into a thrilling niche. Includes fun illustrations, with a life timeline, super pics and detailed biographical profile. 5/5

Pub Date 30 Jul 2019.

Thanks to Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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With the male cohort of this series on the increase we turn to… someone who crossed borders as a cha cha dancer. Yes, even with simple short books for the very young like this us adults can learn things. It's a very blunt telling – it ends almost as abruptly as his own life did – but we get the gist of why Bruce Lee was a pioneer worthy of respect, making his own dojo out of nothing and applying the skills he only partly learnt as a street ruffian to a truly balletic cinema career. He only saw his 32nd birthday, but Bruce Lee is still exceedingly well-known and much-loved, so his place in this cycle of biographies is certainly valid. You seldom get the full picture from books as brief as these, but this is a very reasonable primer.

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I am obsessed with these board books. I think it gives children a way to learn about and important historical figure without being bored.

A lovely example of the series giving a lovely sense of how to work hard and be responsible. The art is bright and much more fun than some of the others in the series with a real sense of character!

Another their great instalment of little people, these books are so inspirational for little and big people, great to read together and sometimes the big people learn too

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Thank you for the review copy of this book!
I loved the ilustrations!!
I had seen some old movies staring him, so watching this version of his story was very special to me.
Loved the line about forgiveness and acknowledge your mistakes and be a better person!

This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This one is all about Bruce Lee and how he became the king of kung fu movies. It was very nice to learn that he's also very skilled in other arts, as for example the cha-cha-cha dance. I mean who knew? Bruce Lee is truly the perfect example of how dedication and hard work always pay off in the end.

What an interesting person Bruce Lee was! I was surprised to find out about his run in with gangs in Hong Kong and how he wasn’t a great student. It was nice to see how much drive and determination he had when it came to his passion for martial arts was amazing.

I really love the illustration style and the colors.

Things I didn't know about Bruce Lee: he was a childhood actor in China, he was a master at the cha-cha, and he studied philosophy. This is why I love this series. Even as an adult you can learn something.

I received an advanced copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

another fabulous little people big dreams book. My children did not know who Bruce Lee was before this book. At the end of the book, they could tell me some great facts about him so i'd consider that a win!

We always love these books in this series, and we'd own every single one if money weren't an issue!

Non si chiamava Bruce il bambino nato a San Francisco da genitori di Hong Kong, ma il soprannome donato da un'infermiera del reparto maternità gli portò fortuna.

Disinteressato alla scuola, fin da piccolo Bruce dimostrò un talento eccezionale in tutte le attività fisiche, dal ballo alla boxe: finché incontro le arti marziali e ne  fu stregato.

Questa è la storia di un bambino che, come Rudolf Nureyev per la danza, diventò un mito.

Sempre piacevoli ed efficaci le illustrazioni, e ottima la scelta dei personaggi da presentare ai lettorini*: vari e ricchi di ispirazione, mostrano come, con impegno e coraggio, si possa diventare quello che davvero si vuole essere. <3

I found this book significantly shorter than some other ones in the series. In fact I have found them progressively including less and less information.

I love this series, I think they are such a great idea, but could stand with more info.
Still a fan with great illustrations.

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I saw this book on NetGalley, and I wished for it because Bruce Lee was one of the Asians I looked up too when I was a child, and I wanted to see how he was going to be depicted. I was really happy when I got accepted for the ARC because I knew that it would be a super quick read and I could see how Bruce Lee would be seen to children on this generation.

I think that it was a cute picture book. If I had a child, they would be Asian no matter what, and so I would use things like this picture book to show more people like them from a young age. I liked how this book sort of had a plot. It follows Bruce Lee from the beginning of his life to the height of his fame. Depending on the age of the child, I could imagine them then becoming interested in the movies that Bruce Lee is in.

I really enjoyed this book, and the artwork. It was so cute. It's definitely a book I'll buy when friends/family have children and show them the legend that is Bruce Lee.

A brief, first introduction in picture book format to the life of Bruce Lee. The text is accompanied by colorful and vibrant illustrations. Judging from this title, the Little People, Big Dreams series will make a great addition to primary school libraries, allowing young readers access to the lives of famous women and men from different parts of the world.

Wow!!!!! Another great read to add to the diverse series of Little People BIG DREAMS.

I was very impressed with the story of Bruce Lee. There was so much to learn about Mr. Lee from this book. I never knew that he was born in California or that he was a professional dancer. I love the actual timeline at the end of the book. It is a true visual of actual photos of Bruce's life.

This book has great colorful illustrations and is an engaging story.

This was a GREAT BOOK!!!

Thank you NetGalley, Quarto Publishing group and Frances Lincoln Childrens Books for the ACR.

Another beautiful addition to this series which I love to read. Gorgeous illustrations accompany Bruce Lee's story too at the perfect level for readers of all ages. It includes a powerful message about not giving up and you will find your true calling.

I always enjoy reading books in this series. This one is about Bruce Lee. I had known that he was a kung fu hero and that was it. I learned much more about him after reading this title. Young readers will learn that Bruce was not perfect but he found his way. He lived in both Hong Kong and the U.S. He had talents, including being a child actor, a great dancer and a master of the martial arts but...he was also involved in a gang. Sent back to the U.S. by his parents, Bruce went to school and college and began teaching his style of martial arts. He went on to become famous for his movie, Enter the Dragon. The book concludes:

And by having faith in himself and never giving up, little Bruce became a hero for everyone, and the person he always dreamed he would be.

What a perfect message that is.

Of note are the illustrations in this book. They have a cartoon like quality and fit the text perfectly.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto for this book in exchange for an honest revi

A fun addition to a great series. Even with such a short book, I still learned quite a bit about Bruce--finding him even more inspiring than before.

The list of people whose biographies make it into the <i>Little People, BIG DREAMS</i> series keeps growing, and I had actually been waiting for this one! Cute, refreshing and positive as always, this is an introduction to Bruce Lee's life that inspires kids and adults alike.

This series is always a joy to read and I always keep an eye out for new books being released, they are lovely little introductions to well known people for little children and as a mum I love reading them to my daughter.

This one is about Bruce Lee and how he became the king of kung fu movies and a world wide celebrity. I loved being able to find out more about his background, I had no idea that he was a cha-cha-cha dance teacher and I didn't know he was so prolific as a childhood actor either - even as an adult I love this series and get to learn!

I loved the images and this is another 5 star hit for me!

‘By having faith in himselfand never giving up,little Bruce became a hero for everyone’.

The story of Bruce Lee,perfectly and nicely presented to the children via great illustrations.
He was not only an actor but a great example of virtuosity and hope.

I knew very little about the actor: I found the book informative and very positive.
Another great read!

This series of little biographies is intended for small children, but to be honest - I find the books quite interesting as well, and so I read some of them about people that are actually so famous that almost everyone knows their names but further than that know next to nothing about them.

In this one, for example, I learned that Bruce Lee was from a privileged background (and not from a poor slum as I somehow expected), he loved dancing and martial arts but had problems with basically every other subject in school. Ultimately he was sent to the US in order to get out of trouble at home, which was Hongkong.

Nicely done biography that focuses on the part of life of Bruce Lee that its readers are probably most interested in - his childhood, youth and way to fame.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Very visually engaging, this takes the reader through the life and achievements of Bruce Lee. One of the things that stood out was that the author had included that Bruce Lee didn't like going to school much and would get into fights. Showing his decision to change things for the better, it is encouraging to follow his story and see that these traits did not stop him from going on to be successful. There is a lot that can be taken from this book about the mindset he employed and how that led to his success.

In this edition of Little People, Big Dreams, we meet the legendary Bruce Lee. While most adults likely know his name and associate him with martial arts movies, there is more to Bruce Lee than many probably realize. For instance, though his parents were from Hong Kong, he was actually born in an American hospital! In his youth, he got involved with some bad people, but he turned himself around, focusing on being a better person. And he shared what he learned with others. While Bruce Lee died unexpectedly at a young age, he helped open the door to Hollywood a smidge wider for other Asian Americans.

This book is a nice introduction to Bruce Lee’s life and contributions. As is always the case with this series, I learned new things. The illustrations were not my favorite but did not detract from my enjoyment of the book.

As ever, I recommend any book from this series.

Bruce Lee is a new biography for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and innovation icons while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail.

Released 30th July 2019 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it's 32 pages and available in hardcover, and ebook formats.

Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. There is so much information included in this little book about which I was completely unaware. Bruce Lee was a master of cha cha? He was a western boxing adept? The art by Miguel Bustos is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The illustrations are active and kinetic and suit the dynamic energy of the subject.

Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.

Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Bruce Lee died tragically young and I'm impressed by the way this series manages to provide age appropriate biography without either emphasizing or glossing over the racism, tragedy, and trouble the subjects lived through. This would make a great starting point for deeper research for young readers who are interested in Bruce Lee's life and legacy.

The gift of this book is how clear, clean and to-the-point the story of Bruce Lee's life is to young readers. He is a relatable figure who struggled with school and discipline, but changed his life around through hard work and determination. How admirable is that?

Another good book for this series! This entire series is adorable and i swear each book i cuter than the last!

'Bruce Lee' by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara with art by Kim Hyeon Ju is a picture book in the Little People, Big Dreams series.

Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, but grew up in Hong Kong. He was a kind of lazy student, but picked up skills along the way, like acting and dancing the cha-cha. He brought those skills back to the States and started a karate school. After the tv series he was in got cancelled, he went on to make iconic movies.

At the end of the book is a timeline of Bruce Lee's all too brief life. The story is a good one about finding your way in the world. I love the bright large pictures. This continues to be a really fun series.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

Another beautiful and charming addition that looks are the struggles and celebrations of Bruce Lee’s life. Plenty I learnt and a perfect person for the little people, big dreams collection.

It's so important for kids of all backgrounds to "see" themselves in books and I liked that they used Bruce Lee in this series and the illustrations are bright and charming.

This book was a charming and interesting look at the life of martial artist and movie icon Bruce Lee. While aimed at younger readers, there is plenty of information in this book to keep adults interested, as well. Additionally, there are some excellent lessons for readers subtly inserted throughout the text.

I never watched any Bruce Lee's movies. But I know he is one of martial art legends. I am glad that I can read this short biography about him. Like another series, this book also give me a lot of things that I do not know about Bruce Lee like Cha Cha enthusiast part.

After reading this I found something that missing, Ms Isabel should have written Ip Man as Bruce Lee's teacher. He was the man that gave a big influence in Bruce Lee's early life.

Vegara's depiction of Bruce Lee's life is fantastic. I was happy to see his story added to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. The story is both thrilling and educational; it will surely captivate my daughter's attention. The illustrations are great as well. I was happy to see that the book focused on his minor missteps and how he turned himself around; it is an excellent lesson for children to learn.

What is there not to like?

Recommended: yessir
For kiddos, any and all. Also interesting to learn more about Bruce Lee, even as an adult! Great series for a young classroom, or for introducing a child to reading as well as to ideas and pathways available to them in life.

Thoughts:
The illustrations are each a full two-page spread, with bright bold colors and simple design (perfect for children!). The details in each spread bring his story to life, like the photo of his parents on the wall of his acting trailer. Little things like that are how to add character depth in such a short format!

The story itself was engaging, because Bruce Lee is an incredibly person and fun to learn about! Even I had a few moments where I went "Whoa!!" and immediately turned to tell whomever was near me the cool fact I learned (Bruce Lee started off as a master cha-cha teacher?! WHILE HE WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL???). This has made me want to learn more about him, or go watch some of his movies! The resources and ideas at the end connect it all back to reality with the family photos and ideas for other reading.

Overall, what a great read and series! I'd love to have this whole set of Little People, Big Dreams in a classroom! I think I know what gifts I'll be getting for my nieces and nephews this year. :)