Little People, BIG DREAMS: Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers
Little People, Big Dreams Series
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What’s inside...
This treasury brings together 50 inspiring stories from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Each story showcases the life and achievements of a renowned figure from history or the present day, illustrating how they followed their dreams and made a big impact on the world. The book aims to inspire children to dream big themselves and to understand that they can achieve anything with determination and hard work.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which story inspired you the most and why?
How do you think these people achieved their big dreams?
What is one dream you have, and what do you think you need to do to achieve it?
If you could meet any of the people in this book, who would it be and what would you ask them?
How do the challenges these people faced help them grow stronger?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use active listening, show genuine interest and ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses.
Relate the stories to your child’s experiences, discussing any similar challenges or achievements they have faced or aspire to.
Encourage your child to draw or write about their favorite story or character from the book, which can help deepen their understanding and connection.
Discuss the diversity of the characters and their backgrounds, emphasizing the message that people from any part of the world can achieve great things.
Create a 'dream board' together where your child can pin pictures or write down their dreams inspired by the stories in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience and perseverance
Explanation: The book showcases young dreamers who face challenges but persist to achieve their dreams, such as Amelia Earhart and Martin Luther King Jr.
Real-World Application: Children learn to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether in school tasks or personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Embracing diversity
Explanation: The stories highlight individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, emphasizing the importance of diversity and acceptance.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect people’s differences in their own classrooms and communities.
Example Lesson: Importance of creativity
Explanation: Figures like Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat inspire children with their innovative and unique artistic perspectives.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to express themselves creatively through art, writing, or imaginative play.
Example Lesson: Impact of determination
Explanation: Examples of figures like Marie Curie and Mahatma Gandhi demonstrate the power of determination in achieving significant impacts.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of setting goals and striving towards them, no matter the obstacles.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: The book portrays how many successful figures made mistakes but learned and grew from them.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that mistakes are part of learning and encourage them to persevere and learn from their own mistakes.