Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, along with her message of love and charity. Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, North Macedonia. She was raised to
love God and love others above all else, and from an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion, so she became a nun. She was
fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same.
She travelled to Ireland, and then to India, where
she worked hard to help all those around her. She taught in a school, but realised she could do more, and so she founded a hospital in an old temple, where she
fed and cared for the poor and the sick. She spent the rest of her life caring for those in need around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. This moving book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and
extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Mother Teresa's amazing life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The
board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover and
paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets.
Activity books and a
journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Published: 07/31/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.50h x 7.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781786032300
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 504361 / Mother Teresa
Review Citation(s): Booklist 01/01/2019 pg. 72
About the Author
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
Natascha Rosenberg was born in Germany, and grew up in Spain. She started off studying Law, before doing what felt right: working as a freelance illustrator. You can find her work in children's books, magazines, CD Covers, exhibits, and even on toys. Her clients include Usborne, Scholastic, and Penguin Young Readers.