There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that I would be requesting <I>Stephen Hawking </I>by Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrates by Matt Hurst the second that I first saw it. I've always loved the man and the contributions he made for science and so to see how he's being introduced to and talked about among the kids of this generation is something I'm definitely interested in. And I'm really glad to have gotten the chance to read this one. Of late, I've seen a number of books out there introducing children to the most important figures of scientific history and it's been such a wonderful thing to see. So much so that I even bought one of them for my niece on her birthday.

I didn't love the artwork in this book, but it was well done and will certainly go a long way in keeping children engaged in the story that's being told. I appreciated the way Hawking was represented and the colors used. Color is one of the most important things in artwork found in children's books, after all, for that is what's going to keep their eyes on the page.

All in all, the story the book tells is a good one. It goes over the life of Stephen Hawking, discussing his illness as well as his amazing and profound achievements. I loved that the book included his family, though I do think they painted it in a light that glossed over a lot of the truth behind his familial life. I notice this a lot in kids books and I know many people seem to think that children aren't ready for such truths, but at the same time I feel as though it's unnecessary to hide everything.

<i>Stephen Hawking</I> was definitely a good start and introduction for kids into this amazing man and I would definitely suggest checking it out.

<I>I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

A thoughtfully written and illustrated biography of Stephen Hawking designed for little learners. I have previously reviewed other books in the "Little People, Big Dreams" series, and I equally enjoyed this one! Stephen Hawking's story is inspirational for everyone! It clearly would work well in an early childhood classroom, and I think I can use it as a bell ringer activity on "grit" and perseverance (or other core learning skill) in a middle or high school classroom; not just his ALS but the fact that he was not considered to be a strong student yet loved learning. I continue to look forward to reading others stories about famous people in history! Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to preview #LittlePeopleBigDreams by Isabel @sanchezvegara

I've seen books from this series pop up from time to time on my Goodreads feed, but I'd never tried one before. This particular book is about the British physicist Stephen Hawking.

As a biography aimed at kids, it's pretty good. I didn't learn anything I hadn't known before (since I've seen The Theory of Everything, the biopic based on the memoir by his wife) but the book laid out his life and accomplishments in a nice, easy-to-understand format. There's a timeline in the back that offers a little more biographical information about the man and his disease (referred to only as ALS; this is a children's book, after all). Hawking had so many accomplishments that it must've been difficult to decide what to focus on. This book mainly talks about his discovery of Hawking radiation and glosses over most of the rest of the things he did.

I suppose this book is a good place to start for kids who don't know anything at all about the physicist. Luckily, there are some books listed at the end for additional reading, which is a nice touch. If this volume is indicative of the quality of simple, kid-oriented biographies in the rest of the series, then I hope to read some more of them in the future.

Dopo un atleta, una grande mente che non si è fatta scoraggiare dal fatto di abitare in un corpo segnato dalla malattia, ma si è espansa fino ai limiti dell'universo.

Un altro esempio di quanto si possa essere grandi, e fedeli a se stessi, e dediti agli altri, in ogni campo.

E una conferma delle meraviglie che questa piccola grande collana riserva.

Stephen Hawking's story is the first one of the Little People & Big Dreams series that I've ever read. The illustrations are absolutely darling. I kept flickering back to the pages because they were drawn so wonderfully quirky and adorable. As an adult, the given information was known to me, and I think they were explained easily enough for children to grasp an idea of what Mr. Hawking did. The timeline at the end was very informative as well. What a splendid little book! Absolutely charming!

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.

“Instead of looking down at his feet, Stephen decided to look up at the stars”.
This little short book about Stephen Hawking is a sight for sore eyes. The illustration are very beautiful and they enhance the text.
Hawking's life was a kind of miracle. Doctors said he only had a few years to live, but he proved them wrong. He lived a long, full life and turned upside down everything we knew about science.

'No matter how difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at'.

‘Little people, big dreams’ is bound to become my next favourite series. I loved the quirky style of the illustrations- so colourful and engaging. The high quality of artwork is matched by the informative and entertaining text, simple and accessible even to a very young child. I can easily see this inspiring book being read aloud by parents or being used in class as a springboard for discussion on the true meaning of success in life.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the privilege of reading and reviewing a copy of this wonderful book.

I love this series! Another great book about an important figure in our society. My kids love science and they enjoyed this book!

I have bought several of the 'Little People, Big Dreams' book series for the school library and would encourage others to do so too. They offer an insight into the lives of people who genuinely made a difference for a variety of reasons. I find the texts engaging and the visual style is perfect to hold the readers interest. The Stephen Hawking text will be loved by my students and I can see it prompting discussion about his life and achievements. I'll be adding several copies to our school library.

Vegara's book on Stephen Hawking was cute, informative, and inspirational for young children who may not know much about him. It fits the Little People, Big Dreams series perfectly. This would be a wonderful addition to any home or school library.

I adore the Little People, Big Dreams series of books. They are inspirational and informative. I found this title on Stephen Hawking to be one of the best. As always, the illustrations are lively and appealing and they enhance the text.

Stephen Hawking had a rich intellectual life and also faced unimaginable physical challenges. All aspects of his life, scientific work and diagnosis of ALS are simply but fully covered in this story and in the additional facts section. Hawking's remarkable mind and thought processes are noted as is his groundbreaking discovery on black holes.

My favorite quotes from the book:

"His parents loved science, as did Stephen and his three siblings. They all ate dinner with a knife, a fork, and the company of a good book."

"No matter how difficult life may seem there is always something you can do and succeed at."

Future scientists will be inspired by this short book. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a wonderful new entry in a wonderful series. The opinions are my own.

I am constantly marveled at the consistent and divine pleasure of these annotated biographies with amazing illustrations. This is another gem in the "Little People, Big World" series!

These books are such a joy to read. Great introduction to real contributors and real legends of our time. Fun , colourful and inviting with a wonderful bio section at the end. I recommend these to everybody of any age

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

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.
I know quite a lot about Stephen Hawking's life but it is always inspiring to read about his achievements considering that most of them happened when his illness had already started taking control of his body. I'm always in awe of such a brilliant mind. This is definitely a nice introduction to the life of one of the most important scientists of our time.

Good artwork, great story, easy to read but not way too easy, informative story about a fascinating man.

Nathan, age 8

This is quite possibly my favourite of the whole series so far. The sincerity and charm in which Hawking’s journey is told is nothing short of heartwarmingly beautiful.
It’s a book that I personally cannot wait to share with my nephew and introduce him to one of my heroes.

Another great addition to Little People, Big Dreams. I always like that the include a short, extended bio at the end. It’s nice for the adults and older children who may read this to their toddlers.