Like other books in this series, it is a fun little introduction to inspiring people. Definitely a great way to introduce kids to biographies and a nice read for adults too. I would recommend all the books in this series.

Unfortunately, I was unable to read this book due to a formatting issue.

My review is based on the blurb.

The Little People Big Dreams series are always great, and I'd always happily recommend any and all of them to customers. I'm yet to find one I don't like and they offer a great introduction to some fascinating people for kids (and in some cases adults too!).

This book is filled with beautiful illustrations and easy to understand story.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent series. The people written about in the series aren't your run of the mill children's biography subjects. But they are all intriguing people and make for interesting reading. The illustrations are going to appeal to the kids as well. These books are a good way to broaden their horizons.

I download this but did not read it in time for the archive. I do apologize, and thank you for the chance to read this book.

This is another book in the ”My first ____” series, which is for younger readers than the ”Little people. Big dreams” series.
I adore these books, and I love how well the writing and the illustrations go together. Together they tell the story of a famous person’s life, and what they overcame to reach their goals and dreams.
This book tells the story of Maria Montessori.
In this book we hear about how men and women didn’t have the same chance for education, and how one determined woman changed that. It also showed how not everyone learns the same way, and that it is perfectly normal, something that’s important to remember as you grow up and go to school.
I received this eBook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is another great book to add to the Little People, Big Dreams collection!

I love this series as they are perfect introductions to young people about some of the most famous and influential people from our past.

4 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and can't wait for my daughter to get involved in the series!!

Maria Montessori is a great choice for the Little People, Big Dreams series. As with all the others, it gives a condensed and accessible account of Maria Montessori's life for young children. She was born in Italy when girls didn't receive the same type of education as boys. As well, the majority of instruction and learning was rote, boring. There was little or no opportunity for creativity or person discovery. After dealing with a lot of barriers, she studied to become the first female in Italy to become a doctor. Working with disabled children, she developed new teaching methods to help them reach their potential. Ideas that are still used today to help children become curious and responsible human beings. This is a great addition to the series, as this informative book gives children the opportunity to learn about someone who worked hard, persevered and dedicated their lives to helping others. Once again the quirky illustrations added much to the story and give the reader/listener a lot to discuss. This series gives today's children many positive role models as well as inspiration to this generation to change the world. I recommend that this book and series be in all public and school libraries.

Until recently, I'd heard of the Montessori method but I didn't really know what it meant. This book lays out the theory in a clearly understood way: learning can be fun; a child learns better when he has some agency; and anyone can learn if you find the right approach. Most importantly, this book points out that Montessori's first students were warehoused handicapped kids. They were never intended to be educated so she had freedom to test her theories. She genuinely cared about and believed in these kids. Her devotion has meant a better life for generations of kids.

Maria Montessori is the reason Montessori schools exist. And while her history and background is very interesting, I wish the book had gotten into just a little detail of why a Montessori school was different from other schools. It does talk about learning stations and play, but not why it is so much different. I think kids who don’t go to a Montessori school, might not realize why this was/is so unusual.

Another great edition to the “Little People, Big Dreams” collection. Great writing and illustrations. I know this will be popular at my library.

My daughter and I love this little series of books so I was excited to get Maria Montessori as an eARC. Of course the illustrations are beautiful as always! My daughter really connected Montessori, because she doesn't love school either but does enjoy learning on her own. I think it was helpful for her to see an example of how women can power through adversity and come out on the other side equipped to help others.

This book is another great inspirational addition to the "Little People BIG DREAMS" series. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive equal education to boys. Her supportive mother saw to it that she got a good education and supported her daughter's dreams. Maria, displaying great intellect, went on to study medicine. Later on in life she became an expert in early childhood education. Her ideas were revolutionary at the time and kids all over the world benefited from them. She made learning interactive and fun and as a result kids began to love learning in these innovative learning centres that Maria founded.

The illustrations are colourful and enrich the simple text. The book includes a mini bio of Maria Montessori to help kids learn more about this creative hands-on educator. If you look around where you live there may be centres using the Montessori method of learning right near you. I highly recommend this book and the whole series.

I enjoyed reading about Maria Montessori in a format that children could engage with. Our children attend a Montessori school and we have a great respect for the Montessori method of education. Our children often come home and ask about Maria Montessori and this book is a really nice resource to have to teach them, in a way they can understand, who Montessori was and how innovative and trailblazing she was. I am excited to read more books in this series!

A great addition to the Little People Big Dreams collection. A wonderful look at Maria Montesorri's life and her passion for learning, teaching and encouraging children in their passions and pursuits.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.

This book is a children's book sharing the story of Maria Montessori - a pioneering woman who fought for children's rights to play and learn through doing. The illustrations are clear and engaging. The text is accessible and easy to follow. I feel more could have been written about Maria's method of learning through doing but it is a good introduction book suitable for children aged 5-8 years.

Beautiful picture telling the story of a historic woman. A wonderful addition to this series. A selection of these books would be a perfect gift to keep for every for the young reader in your life.

What a fabulous children's introduction to an inspiring woman! I was familiar with the Montessori teaching method, but had no idea that Maria Montessori was Italy's first woman doctor and that she began her method while working with disabled children.

The illustrations are simple and engaging. The author covers many major events in her life, but without the text becoming wordy or losing the interest of young readers.

My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that on two pages the text is a bit choppy or irregular. I'm not sure if this is an editing error or if it is part of the published book. The text is understandable, but it doesn't flow well.

Another charming book in the Little People series and it tells the story of Maria Montessori. Her philosophy in regards of teaching is amazing and shows that the "one size fits all"-mentality doesn't always work in regards of teaching children.