What a stunning book. Both beautiful illustrations and an interesting story. As part of set it would be lovely to highlight less well known stories of people who have overcome challenges

A great gift for a child. It would be a lovely keep sake for a birthday or similar

My little girl and I love the “Little People, Big Dreams” series, and I often learn as much as she does! I was therefore quite excited to see one on someone that I hadn’t really heard of before. Wilma’s story is certainly inspiring, and is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with determination and the support of a loving family. As ever, the artwork was fantastic and the story was just right for my daughter in terms of pace and complexity.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the arc to review.

I really love this book series, and I can't wait to see which stories it will tell next! I think it does a wonderful job of showing the racial issues of the time without letting it overpower the story and Wilma Rudolph's achievements. I also really enjoy the last few pages in the books in this series with the timeline and actual pictures. These books should be in every classroom, so that young children or English learners can read them!

This was a quick and informative read about an athlete I didn’t know much about. I enjoyed the overall message of perseverance, and think this would be a great book to teach children about overcoming obstacles.

This biography for kids is about Wilma Rudolph, an amazing athlete who had polio as a child. She overcame physical obstacles and prejudice to become an Olympic gold medalist.

The Little People, Big Dreams series is a great series for young children to learn about the great people who came before them. If you have children or grandchildren who want to learn about the past, you will like this series.

I received a free copy of this book from Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the authors via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.

Wima Rudolph, the book from Little People, Big Dream series is about an Olympic athelete. Despite the odds in her life, she kept on going. This a book teaches us to have faith and strong will to make our dreams come true. A must read book for children.

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Quatro Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion.

I really liked this book about Wilma Rudolph. I admit I had no idea who she was before this book, so I enjoyed learning about her achievements and the adversities she overcame to achieve them.

Wilma Rudolph has been one of my personal heroes since I was a girl of ten, so one can imagine my excitement at seeing her face being added to the lineup of a popular and well-loved series, Little People, BIG DREAMS. Though it is hard to tell her story briefly, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara captures the important moments in Wilma's life that prove her tenacity. The book explains her struggles with childhood illness and segregation and paints a beautiful picture of the unconditional love of family. Wilma was an overcomer! I need two copies: one for my house and one for my classroom!

This brief and inspiring picture book biography shares the story of how Wilma Rudolph overcame early physical setbacks to become an amazing sprinter. I enjoyed reading this well-illustrated book, and appreciate the credit that it gives to her family for supporting her. Even though she overcame very difficult obstacles, her gigantic family's investment in fighting for her health and her ability to walk again after polio is essential to the story, and I appreciate how this book celebrates the impact of the people who loved her instead of making it sound like she went it alone.

This is a great introduction to Wilma Rudolph's life and pioneering career, and the author's note includes additional details and photos from her life. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in this sports figure in particular, and to people who enjoy meaningful stories about people who have overcome significant obstacles.

Wilma Rudolph won a gold medal in the Olympics. But she did more than that. She overcame polio as a child and dreamed of running faster than a gazelle. She also understood the importance of unity in a racial divide. Her story is inspiring for both young and adult readers.

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Wilma Rudolph is someone I had never heard of but with the Little People, Big Dreams books always being so inspiring I was intrigued to find out more about her. The story shows Wilma's life as she spends childhood with a leg brace to an adult when she defies everything and becomes an Olympic sprinter.

I think this is one of my favourite books of the series as she shows how you shouldn't let anyone or anything stop you from achieving your dreams. Even through a difficult childhood she still showed strength and determination to try and achieve her goal. I liked how we got to see just how supportive her family were as I think this shows how important they are and how much the family cares.

The illustrations are lovely and show how her life changed beautifully with the cartoon style images. The timeline at the end of the book is great to see how life was for Wilma and learn a bit more. This is a brilliant and inspiring read to show children that they should never give up whatever challenges they have to overcome.

Yet another hit from this beautiful series, I loved learning and teaching my children more about this inspiring woman . I was blown away to learn about the care her family took to help her recover and to see her determination shine through on the page. This is one that will stay with me and is definitely one I will be gifting to my friends with determined little ones of their own!

The Little, People Big Dreams series happens to be one of my favorite biography sources for elementary school children. The diversity of the books, the clear text, and engaging illustrations make these a good springboard for non-fiction reading.

Wilma Rudolph was an amazing woman who overcame a lot of health issues to run successfully at the Olympics. Despite racism and her "being a girl" she became an inspiration to many.

Perhaps my favorite in this series! An inspirational brief biography about Olympic gold medalist runner, Wilma Rudolph. Rudolph overcame so many physical challenges as a child with the devotion of her family. I loved learning about her life and family. Perfect for children of all ages.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

This series keeps adding wonderful titles. This is a really important title and shows the importance of self belief in the face of adversity. As always this is a beautifully illustrated creation. Loved this!

I love the Little People, Big Dreams series and this latest book about Wilma Rudolph is no exception. I have to admit I had never heard of her before. Wilma was an Olympic runner and one of 22 siblings. She contracted Polio as a child (like my own Dad) and struggled to walk. She overcame her health problems and went on to become a Gold medal Olympian during the 1960's. This book contains lovely illustrations and is an inspirational story for children. I received my digital copy from NetGalley and the publishers.

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 and present and are also a reminder about how these people have also changed our history.

5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended and can't wait for my daughter to get involved in the series and for me this book is a much for any children's library

Another great book from the Little People Big Dreams series. This book on Wilma Rudolph focuses on the very adult themes of gender, race and disability in an accessible way for young children. My 5 year old son enjoyed it and the content was inspiring for his young mind!

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This beautiful addition to the brilliant series tells the incredible story of Wilma Rudolph, olympian and activist. The book is entertaining, informative, and empowering-- its readers will walk away feeling they can take on the world and they too can achieve greatness.

I love the little people, big dreams books. They are well written, tell a delightful true story in an age appropriate way and have beautiful illustrations.

The Wilma Rudolph book might just be my overall favorite. Her story is so incredibly inspiring and was told in such an exciting way. I love the real photographs in the back! I recommend this and all of the books in this series for anyone who reads to children!

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