I didn't know anything about Hadid beyond the Qatar stadium controversy, so I actually learned some stuff from this picture book! She seems like a really interesting person and this made me interested in learning more about her.

A very good entry to this series, which has at times struggled with its biographies for the very young, but here we get the perfect balance of detail on one hand, and simplicity and concision on the other. The art subtly shows numbers and letters everywhere, indicating the mind of the subject just as much as does the story of her growing renown in architecture. I don't know why the script has her called "little Zaha" when she's in her sixties and looking back on her career, but there's little wrong here. Definitely worth four stars, and a place in school libraries.

I love reading books from this series! Every time I read a new one, I learn something new. This time I learned about a Muslim woman I had not heard of before who became a standout in the field of architecture. I love how these books are formatted so that the reader learns about a person, is inspired and encouraged and it all done in a short picture book with exceptional back matter.

Usually when reading this series I already have some prior knowledge on who the subject is. However, I had never heard of Zaha Hadid before requesting this read! She has quite the inspiring story for a woman in such a male dominated field! Another great edition to this series!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC for an honest review!

Another wonderful contribution to the little people, big dreams series, I didn’t know much about Zaha myself and these are great educators for both little and big people, done in such a beautiful and positive way, how can they be anything other than inspiring

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

This is the 2nd book in the Little People, Big Dreams series that I have read, & I absolutely love them! I was not familiar with Zaha Hadid prior to reading this children's biography. However, I am so glad to know about her important impact on architecture and seeing a female carve her own place in a male dominated work sector. The author takes us quickly through her life as a child, onto adulthood, and packs great information into precise yet interesting pages for the reader. I think kids and adults would enjoy reading these 5 minute biographies. The illustrations are once again, beautiful. This series is absolutely a new favorite of mine!

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
It's wonderful learning about someone I've never heard of before in such an entertaining way.

Getting this ARC was such a treat! I love the Little People, Big Dreams series, and “Zaha Hadid” was another great addition.
The illustrations were adorable and Hadid’s story is inspirational for kids and adults alike.
This book would be great for all preschoolers!

I love this series, because not only do we learn more about women we have heard of, but we learn about women we haven't heard of.

Zaha was an architect, known for her curves and sweeping building designs. Known as the queen of curves, she designed amazing buildings all over the world.

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And true to form, once I had read the book, I wanted to know more about her, and her buldings. The book had done what it was supposed to.

Another great children’s book about an influential woman. Zaha Hadid is a fascinating woman who, if not for this book, I may not have known anything about.

The queen of curves. A creative architect who began to think outside the box and create incredible curvy buildings. Winning awards, gracing the covers of magazines, changing the way people thought about Arab women and pioneering the future of architecture.

I received an e-arc from net for review

I love this series, it's always a joy to read about someone who I may a lot, a bit or nothing at all. The art style is pleasing to look at, these are books would be a great addition to many elementary classrooms.

This is another wonderful entry in the Little People, Big Dreams series. This book tells the story of a young Muslim girl who, when she grew up, became a respected architect. As an architect, Zaha Hadid had a unique vision which included curvilinear constructions.

Young readers will see how this imaginative child became a capable and formidable architect. Knowing about her will encourage girls to not be held back by nationality, religion or wanting to succeed in a male dominated field. Most definitely an empowering message.

The illustrations are a bit cartoon like but nevertheless appealing. There is a time line with photos at the end of the book.

Once again, many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto for this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly love this broad based series.

Zaha Hadid by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara tells the true story of the female architect known as the "Queen of Curves", and her path to become one of the most respected and innovative visionaries in a profession that had traditionally been dominated by men. Growing up in Baghdad, the young Zaha had always been fascinated by shapes, and throughout her career was known to challenge the theory that the world of architecture could be seen only in rectangles. This is an enlightening portrait of a remarkable, fearless female, and I appeal to the publishers to continue with this informative and wonderful series, Little People, BIG WORLD, a truly valuable contribution to children's literature.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing, and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for this ARC.

This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known women 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 wasn't too familiar with Zaha Hadid's background and studies and I'm glad this book gave me the chance to learn about them. She was definitely an entrepreneur in her own field and this came from the fact that she was not afraid to experiment and to do things no one had ever done before. There's not only creativity, but also bravery in this, something we can all look up to.

The best thing about this series is how they spotlight lesser known people who did big things. The text and art is also appealing to preschoolers through elementary.