With thanks to the author, publishers Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

This is another excellent instalment in the Little People Big Dreams series, always a fun way to learn about some of history’s most interesting characters. The story’s message is once again a positive one for young readers, highlighting what people can achieve by believing in themselves, being brave, and thinking of others.

I remember quite well the times when Diana seemed to be a constant in the media, for both positive and negative reasons. I still learned a few things I hadn’t known about her before her marriage to Charles though, and I particuarly liked the intimate detail about her wedding shoes!

The book handles sensitive topics (depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, stress from media attention) in a sensitive way, as is always the case with the books in this wonderful series. In each instance it focuses on the positives, namely her determination and strength to overcome her challenges, and her bravery to speak openly about them in an effort to help others. It also gave many examples of her caring nature, initially towards her brother and schoolmates, then in later life towards her children and to people affected by eating disorders, AIDS and landmines. The story did not cover her untimely death in a car crash in 1997, although it was mentioned in the timeline at the end of the book, and so is made known to those young readers who might want to learn more about that.

I missed the NetGalley archive date with this one so got the physical book from my local library instead in order to provide my review, and if anything that enhanced my experience. The beauty of the graphics really jumps from the pages. They are ideal for children, and I particularly loved how the strokes of the markers used to colour are clearly visible in some of the images. Top marks!

I love this series! This one highlights the captivating story of Princess Diana. It not only emphasizes the fairytale parts, but all aspects of her life, while tailored to a younger audience. Thank you to Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for this eARC.

Thank you so much to the publisher, author, and NG for a copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback. I routinely review young readers books, as well as British history and royal history books. I have read a handful of books in this series, and I always think they have good pictures and very straightforward writing style. The story of Princess Diana is complicated, especially to convey to young people who may not understand how complex and nuanced life can be (especially so for a royal family member!). I think they did a fair representation of what would be appropriate to convey to young people.

Beautiful illustrations and story. I love the set up of these books and was so excited when this particular book cane out.

Who didn't just love this beautiful lady.............She was one of the most loved women around..........Princess Diana by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.
So now discover the life of Princess Diana, the world’s most loved princess. Known for her kindhearted nature from a young age, Diana touched the hearts of many . She was working as a primary school teacher when she met Prince Charles, and they married in front of millions of people . She soon shot to fame, and she used her status to bring awareness to a number of charitable issues across the globe, from land mines to the AIDS crisis. Diana was also one of the first public figures to openly discuss eating disorders and showed that recovery is possible . This revolutionary book addresses Diana’s struggles with bulimia and features a description of the eating disorder. It shows how seeking help was an important step in Diana’s recovery. Despite her personal struggles, she spent her whole life working to make the world a kinder place. An icon of style and grace, Diana is remembered as the princess of the people, who encouraged us all to stand up for what we believe in . This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic princess's life.

This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of her life and a must have for any young little person.

What a great addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series!! First impression of the cover may lead the reader to believe that this is a book for a small child - YET - it is a legit biography of "the People's Princess" and is chock full of facts - some not so pretty. I recall watching Diana's wedding to Charles (when I was in kindergarten) and I mourned her passing (the day of my own wedding) and I've always been fascinated by such a REAL Princess. Side note - she totally married a frog that NEVER amounted to a real prince :( I loved this book and this entire series - its always good for little tidbits and I often learn new things! I received a copy of this fabulous book from Netgalley and Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara in exchange for an honest review.

A concise book with information I definitely didn't know about Princess Diana.

I enjoyed how the story was succinct and factual with the timeline at the rear. I read this with our 3 & 5 year old children and it definitely held their attention as they heard all about a real life Princess though there was some sadness when they realised she was no longer with us.

Every now and again a new 'Little People Big Dreams' book is announced which I really look forward to, and this was one of them. I am very interested in the life of Princess Diana and, after seeing many films, documentaries etc. geared towards adults, I was interested to see how a children's book would tackle her story- this one didn't disappoint!
I really enjoyed this addition to the series, and was particularly impressed by the author's ability to not shy away from difficult topics like eating disorders and mental health, whilst keeping the book child friendly. Bearing these themes in mind, this might be a book parents want to read alone before deciding if it's appropriate for their individual child. I had high expectations for this one and wasn't disappointed, I think it's a great way to introduce young readers to this key person in British history!

This is wonderful book about Princess Diana. It is informative and expressive as a way to teach children about a woman who stood for change and impacted her world. I would definitely read this children!

I received an arc via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

I have always been fascinated by Princess Diana and love to read about her life. She was such a unique woman and had a true sense of kindness, humility, grace, and glamour. She was one of a kind. I remember watching her wedding to Prince Charles and found out through the book that 750 million other people around the world did, too! Sadly, the fairytale wedding didn’t make for a good marriage and the Royal Couple divorced.

Princess Diana’s joy was definitely always giving her heart to her two children, William and Harry. I really admire that she tried to give them a normal life and also a sense of duty to others by bringing them to hospitals, shelters, orphanages, and showing people in need of help. Since grade school Diana was noted for her kindness and it shined through her entire life. She hugged AIDS Patients and worked to remove Landmines. She really wanted to help those struggling or hurt as I think she understood pain so well herself and wanted to make others feel less.

The book does describe her struggles in detail with depression and having an eating disorder. Also, it is hard to experience divorce. I think it is appropriate though, since children probably can understand that someone who appeared perfect in pictures had real problems in life. Many children may feel the same way and I think this story would encourage them to speak out about needing help, just like Princess Diana was brave enough to do.

Diana was loved for her beauty and stunning look, but also the honesty she had about all her imperfections and troubles, too. She was someone who always had a heart for others. This I think is why she is still considered the People’s Princess.

I loved this book and think Little People, Big Dreams is such a wonderful series. I highly recommend reading this one. My only complaint is a didn’t think the illustrations quite captured the Incredible Look of Diana. She was someone who just Shined and that needed to come through a little more.

Thank You NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Books for letting me read this book. I always leave a review of books I read.

3.5★
“Once upon a time, a girl called Diana was born into a noble British family. She was the third daughter, and not the son and heir that her parents had hoped for. Still, she was such a breath of joy that she became the apple of her father’s eye.

I think it’s generally accepted that Diana also brought a breath of joy and fresh air to the British royal family when she married Prince Charles. The first illustration after her birth, is Diana and her little brother waving goodbye to her mother when her parents were divorcing.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration with the caption:
“From that day on, the children lived only with their father, and Diana did her best to take care of her younger brother, Charles.”

She seemed destined to care for others (and neglect herself). She was sent to boarding school where she wasn’t much of a student but enjoyed music and dance, with talents both as a pianist and ballerina. Her caring nature was recognised with an award for kindness to others, not a trait I recall seeing acknowledged when I was in school, but it should be.

We see her meet Charles at a polo match, and the next page is the wedding! The world watched on television – 750 million viewers, the book says. From there to the countless Royal events.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration with the caption:
“Wherever the couple went for their royal duties, thousands of waving hands welcomed them both.
Still, Diana captivated people the most with her freshness and charm.”

I don’t know if you can see in this illustration that Charles is smiling in the first three, but he’s frowning in the last one, as he holds an umbrella, presumably intended to be over Diana as children line up to hug her – which lead us to the next page – another divorce.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration with the caption:
“But even though her life seemed to be taken from the pages of a fairy tale, Diana soon realized that the prince’s heart belonged to someone else. She fell into a deep sadness. Over time, that sadness grew into an eating disorder called bulimia.”

This is getting into surprisingly serious territory for a children’s picture book. I don’t think it’s ever too early to help children understand that some people may have problems we don’t know about. I’m sure I recall seeing a photograph that looked something like the picture of her below, on the kitchen floor after a big event.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration with the caption:
“Whenever she felt alone, she felt better by eating all the treats she could find in the royal kitchens. But that sweet feeling of comfort didn’t last long. Once it was gone, she would try to get rid of all the food she had eaten by making herself throw up.”

As I said, this gets pretty serious. The book goes on to say how she found help and learned to love herself. She spoke publicly about bulimia, helping others again. It shows her smiling as she’s followed by photographers and accepting flowers from children.

We see her love for her boys, and I’m sure the pictures come from photographs we’ve probably seen.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration with the caption:
“Diana blossomed into an independent princess. She knew that the best way to serve the Crown was by being a caring mother for her children, William and Harry.”

She was in the news daily, hugging AIDS patients and advocating for the removal of landmines.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration with the caption:
“Whatever she did was in the news, and she used that fame to help others.”


My Goodreads review includes an illustration with the caption:
“Still, she kept charming people with her own kind of magic and shining a light on important causes, from mental-health issues to animal rights.”

I have simply summarised this tiny biography and have refrained from criticism so far. First, I think this is the wrong artist for this person. Diana was famous for her delicate beauty, grace and elegance. I think an artist with a different style would have been a better choice.

Several pictures, particularly the one above of her with the boys, make her look like a heavy, dowdy suburban mum. It’s easy to find the original photos online, and no matter what she is wearing, she seems slender and graceful.

The artist, Archita Khosla, has some wonderful examples of her colourful art on her website, better suited to a different story. Have a look.
https://www.architakhosla.com/about

The short biography at the end with four real photos, still doesn’t really explain how ‘royal’ Diana was. She was extended family to the Queen, having been born and raised on the royal Sandringham Estate and calling Charles’s grandmother, (the Queen Mother), “Aunt Lilibet”. She played with the younger princes, Andrew and Edward when she was little. Charles was 12 years older, but she was not a stranger to the royal household.

I applaud the focus on her caring nature and the causes she supported and promoted. I’m also pleased to see the points made about her troubles and how she sought help for them. I wish it had looked less like someone else and more like her.

Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the copy for review.

Whoever wrote this particular book in the series managed to make it child-friendly without brushing over Diana's struggles - they even explained her eating disorder!!! Love Princess Diana, hate the royals

A little peek into the life of Princess Diana, the People's Princess. I am so amazed sometimes at the types of interesting facts that I glean whenever I read a good quality children's picture book. Yes, I learned from this book! For example, I don't think I knew that Princess Diana had an eating disorder. The book also covers other topics including her charity work, her children, and her divorce from Prince Charles. This book also really helps kids to understand the hierarchy and family tree of the royal family. Overall, a fun and easy read for youngsters.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley, but was not required to leave a positive review.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book
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This is a resume about Princess Diana's story, but without the accident and the last part.

I really liked how this book doesn't tell how she died, because of it for children, therefore, how she died, is a little bit hard to say.

But super short. I wanted something more.

I absolutely love all the books in this series. Very informative and teaches both adults and children about some very important people in society. Can't wait to see who they write about next. THANK YOU NETGALLEY AND THE PUBLISHERS FOR THIS ARC.

A truly wonderful series to introduce young readers to those historical figures who have made a difference in the world we live in today. Princess Diana is a wonderful addition to this series. It will bring her to life for the readers for someone who never lived their their lifetime.

Princess Diana is the perfect addition to this series. The illustrations are great for little kids to understand Diana’s story. She truly was the people’s princess. Her philanthropy was caring and kind. A little surprised about the mention of her eating disorder. Overall, an inspiring tale to the future generations.

I am a big fan of this series so I just had to read this one to me and my 5 yo (translated it for her while I read it since we are from Sweden).

I thought this was a really good book and interesting since I barely knew things about her.

IMO I think every child should have a complete set of this series because wow you really learn stuff.

Thank you to the author, Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is another solid entry in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this time telling the story of Princess Diana. I thought the mention of her eating disorder, and the emphasis on kindness being important was very well done. Although born into a life of privilege and wealth, the book shows how she advocated for those less fortunate - particularly for AIDS patients, who at the time were truly treated as pariahs. The topics of depression, divorce and death were also handled with sensitivity. I realize that there's a fine line the book is treading - and of course a children's book cannot go too deep. Overall, a good introduction to Princess Diana, although I did wonder whether the target audience will know who she is, or care.

Perhaps one of my least favourite of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Even as a Diana fan back in the day, I am not sure if her personal achievements are worthy of inclusion in the book. It does touch on her eating disorder in a sensitive fashion. But Diana had deep flaws, badly treated by the paps, let down by her husband and conducted quite a few affairs of her own once the marriage had broken down. I will give much credit for her humanitarian work, especially with the victims of AIDs who were dreadfully stigmatised in the 80's. Her work with anti-landmine charities was also laudable. But overall, sadly, this is not one that I would be buying for my granddaughters growing collection of the series.