I always find the books in this series enjoyable and interesting -- from the view of the famous person as a child, to the illustrations. Even a 3-star book is worth reading.

Neil Armstrong is probably most famous man on earth. He lived the fantasy of every human .This beautiful illustrated account of his life makes him an inspiration for children to wish for moon and stars.

We have other books within this series and have always loved the art style, the knowledge and information that is not only interesting for the small reader but also the adult, and also the font as funny as that is. We recommend it.

Neil Armstrong by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of the titular astronaut who made history as the first human to set foot on the moon. A lifelong love of the sky and beyond pushed Armstrong to study aeronautical engineering. After some time spent in the Navy and learning to be a pilot, he found himself in charge of the Apollo 11 space mission. And what a mission! Not only did they go to the moon, but this would be the first time people attempted to set down on our native satellite.

The end of the book contains a more detailed look at life, using language suited for much older readers. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great! I read this with my cubs. We love this series! Highly recommended!

The story of the first man ever to step on the moon. And with bits of story that we never imagine how Neil Armstrong lived his life before being one of the astronauts to go to the space. A great memoir that children can read, and a great role model too, I really enjoyed and learn more about one's dream.

'Neil Armstrong' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Christophe Jacques is an ebook in the Little People, Big Dreams series.

When Neil Armstrong was quite young, his father took him to the Cleveland Air Races and that spawned a love of flying in little Neil. He had a pilots license by the time he was 16 which led him to serve in the air over Korea, as a test pilot, and then in to the space program.

As a child, Neil Armstrong was one of my heroes and this book tells his story right for young readers. The illustrations are perfect with a nice nostalgic feel that made me think of Little Golden Books.

As usual I enjoyed reading from this series! They’re delightful to have a quick read through and are a great way to educate children about famous people throughout history.

I always look forward to the arc’s from this series!

These books are the best. Whether you know a little about the person (like we did with this person) or nothing at all, these books give just enough information for little readers. The illustrations are cute and kids love them.

This is just another book in the Little People Big World series. This one is well done, and included some tidbits that might not be known, such as Neil fixing the command module with a pen. This series continues to be an inspiration to kids and I can’t wait to see what they do next.

I once shared an elevator with Neil Armstrong, pioneering astronaut, first man to walk on the moon, and proud Ohioan. So was thrilled to read this fab book in the engaging series for young readers, Little People, BIG DREAMS. We learn about Neil's interest in flying from the time he was a passenger in an airplane as a child, as well as his stint in the Navy, then as a pilot, and finally, his historic walk on the moon. The illustrations, photos, biographical timeline, and fleshed-out profile add to this fascinating look at the lunar legend. Highly recommended for children aged 4-7, and for adults who love heroes too.

3.5★
“And today, Neil’s footprints are still on the surface of the moon, where there’s no wind to disturb them—the best tribute to a dreamer who knew that the impossible can become reality with one small step.”

When we talk about explorers, I suspect many of us, have a mental picture of people sailing across vast oceans for months on end, trekking through mountains and jungles, or braving polar ice. Neil Armstrong was the first to set foot on the moon. Space exploration! He started young.

The caption for Picture 1 in my Goodreads review:
“He was just learning how to walk when his father took him to the Cleveland Air Races. Seeing the planes crossing the sky, he decided he wanted to become a pilot.”

The book goes on to describe how he received his pilot’s licence on his 16th birthday, before he was even allowed to drive. He went on to study aeronautical engineering, but he interrupted his education to fly for the Navy in the Korean War, earning three Air medals for bravery.

Then he became a test pilot, flying the famous X-15 to the very edge of space. When he heard NASA was looking for astronauts, he applied. The book explains that his application was late, but a friend slipped it into the pile, and – as the saying goes – the rest is history!

He was the first person to connect a spacecraft to a rocket, but something went wrong and he could have died because the tiny capsule spun out of control!

The caption for Picture 2 in my Goodreads review:
“He had to make an emergency landing in the middle of the ocean.”

Whew! This confirmed that he was the best person to lead the first spaceflight to the moon.

The caption for Picture 3 in my Goodreads review:
“Two other brave astronauts would join him: Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.”

In July 1969, they took off!

The caption for Picture 4 in my Goodreads review:
“As they lifted up, the spacecraft shook in every direction, just like the butterflies in their stomachs.”

Finally, time to land on the moon!

The caption for Picture 5 in my Goodreads review:
“There were only thirty seconds of fuel left when they landed in the Sea of Tranquility, a dark plain that ancient astronomers mistook for an ocean.”

Okay. You can’t see me in this picture, but I was one of the millions watching while I was pregnant with my eldest daughter. I mention that to stress the point that all the children born since then were not alive before someone walked on the moon, a feat that their parents would have thought impossible.

The caption for Picture 6 in my Goodreads review:
“The whole world was watching as Neil planted his left foot on the lunar surface and entered the pages of history as the first person on the moon.”

Momentous doesn’t begin to describe the feeling. It was terrifying and miraculous to think Neil Armstrong was really stepping off that ladder to walk on the moon.

What a feat! . . . but they weren’t home yet. Just as well the astronauts were well trained to deal with emergencies. What’s an astronaut to do? Why, fix it with a handy pen, that’s what!

The caption for Picture 7 in my Goodreads review:
“Back in the lunar module, they realized that the ignition button had broken.”

Back home, there were parades all around the world to welcome them back and celebrate their amazing journey.

This is a terrific story. The reasons my rating is lower than usual is that I didn’t find it nearly as inspirational as his story and the event actually was. I believe he isn’t personally a particularly colourful fellow, but his accomplishments warrant more enthusiasm.

The illustrations show everyone as identical people with different clothing or hair. Have a look again at the pictures. Armstrong is blond, but otherwise, who is who? Aldrin and Collins are two different men, and the three in the cockpit as they take off look like triplets.

Armstrong’s famous statement when he stepped down is rephrased in what must be considered more acceptable language today: “It was one small step for a man but a giant leap for humankind.” I think that is unnecessary, but perhaps that’s just me.

This is a wonderful series, and I’m sorry to sound critical of this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto’s Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the copy for review.

Another fab addition to this series! I'm starting to feel a bit like a parrot when it comes to these books, but once again I loved how it covered such an interesting individual in an accessible way with beautiful, colourful illustrations, not only teaching my little brother a lot but also teaching me a lot as an adult. My brother had covered Armstrong in school so particularly enjoyed learning even more about him through this book. I think this series is a must read for children!

A timely children’s book, Neil Armstrong by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is released in August, the month of his birth and passing, a decade ago. A truly historic moment for scientific advancement is captured in the colourful realistic drawings that recount Neil’s achievement. With a readable narrative, children will enjoy and gain valuable insight into the story of Neil Armstrong. A delight of a tale that recounts the action and adventure of such a remarkable event. So, a must-have children’s book with a four and a half star rating. With thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and the author, for an uncorrected advanced reader copy for review purposes. As always, the opinions herein are totally my own and freely given.

A great little cartoon-illustrated biography of Neil Armstrong for young readers, covering his life from his childhood to his becoming the first man on the moon. The supplementary timeline with real photos and some more specific details is also useful for parents and teachers.

It wasn't until I saw this book that I realized that I haven't seen a good children's biography on Neil Armstrong. This book is a good level to introduce Neil Armstrong because it will get the kids who want to be astronauts at the age when many of them develop that ambition.

Neil Armstrong is the perfect addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series. Many young children aspire to be astronauts and Neil's life history shows them exactly what it is like to dream big and reach for the stars.
The text is perfectly pitched at key stage one + and the illustrations are bright and vivid.
The timeline at the rear of the book is aimed more towards KS2 and those able readers and it gives further insight into Neil's life.

This was an excellent first encounter with the Little people, Big dream series for me. With bright, attractive illustrations and interesting, accessible text these factual picture books are understandably popular with young readers (and the adults who read aloud to them!)!
This particular book is perfect for children who want to learn more about the history of the first man to walk on the moon. It would work well as a read aloud with children aged 3+ but would also be a useful independent research resource for readers aged 7+ It would be a fantastic addition to any classroom library!
Thanks to NetGalley.co.uk and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love Little People, BIG DREAMS series so much!
Reading Neil Armstrong's story was great and I love the style of the illustrations on this one. I'll be reading this one with my kids for sure.

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the ARC.

The author of this series does a terrific job of finding little people with big dreams. Each entry offers children an introduction to a person who once was young, followed a dream and achieved something that they very much wanted.

This time the profile is of astronaut, Neil Armstrong. What could be a bigger dream than leaving earth behind for space? How did he get from childhood to this incredible adventure? Young readers and listeners will enjoy finding out how, starting at age 6 and eventually leading to becoming the first to take a step on the moon.

The illustrations will add to a child’s experience with this book. They do such a fine job of showing space.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto-Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

I have enjoyed reading the many entries into the Little People, Big Dreams series and Neil Armstrong is a strong choice. I remember watching that first step on the moon as a grade 7 student. I liked reading about his young dreams of becoming a pilot and the fact that he had a pilot's licence before a driver's licence. I enjoyed this child friendly biography and it was nice to see a young boy from a healthy, average family follow his dream, with very little turmoil, or sad situations, just a boy who worked hard towards a goal, thus fulfilling a dream. The last page in this book sums it up well,

"And today, Neil's footprints are still on the surface of the moon, where there's no wind to disturb them -- the best tribute to a dreamer who knew that the impossible can become reality with one small step."

Illustrator, Christophe Jacques, had added some detailed, colourful illustrations detailing Neil Armstrong's journey from a young boy, to an astronaut, who went down in history. This would be a great book to read to children when discussing goals and dreams.