From this biography, the children can learn that we have different abilities and challenges to conquer.

Diana wasn’t the smartest at school, but distinguished herself as a very kind person.

Her life with a prince wasn’t a fairy tale. She developed bulimia, because of her unhappiness. It took her time to seek help, but eventually she did. And later, she talked openly about this disorder.

She was a caring person not only for her children, but also for others. She advocated for those battling AIDS.

The final thought is something that summarizes her life perfectly – “a queen in people’s hearts” as she didn’t hold the title when she died.

The message of who she was is clearly related in this brief biography.

The colorful illustrations are perfect for the target audience of 4-7 years old.

I LOVE the series "Little People, BIG DREAMS", and also do my son and my daughter, so I couldn't pass on the opportunity to read the one dedicated to Princess Diana.
I really appreciated that it also addresses eating disorders and her divorce, as I strongly believe that our children should be aware of the existence of things that may be considered 'less beautiful,' but still true and part of our existence.
I grew up with my mother telling me about Princess Diana, my father was even visiting London when the accident happened, so we still have pictures of the vast fields of flowers that people left in her memory.
Even with her difficulties, her greatest weapon has always been unconditional love for everyone: life could throw any cruelty at her, and yet she would still continue to love, and I think that this is a beautiful thing to read and to teach our children.

(The illustrations are beautiful as always, and the themes in the book are never trivialized.)

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVE ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS’ series and I love the royal family, so this book was a must grab for me!

It was everything I expected and even more. This one covers Princess Diana’s life from her birth to the tragic end. The book celebrates her life, her kindness and her hard work to make the world a better place. It doesn’t shy away from challenging topics and hard moments in Diana’s life, but the delivery is kind and age appropriate for the young audience.

I highly recommend not only this book, but every other book from the ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS’ series.
They are all 5⭐️!

Thank you for this beautiful ARC!

The Little People, Big Dreams biographies tend to be hit-or-miss for me, and this one is definitely a miss. The concept is nice, but the author made strange choices of what to highlight and what to gloss over about Diana’s life, and the illustrations are flat, bland, and unrealistic. Some of the weird depictions of people’s faces are even downright unnerving.

This book provides basic information about Diana’s early years, young adulthood, unhappy marriage to Charles, and charitable work. There’s only one page about her sons, which I thought was odd, and it gives the undue impression that she and her children were extremely minor parts of each other’s lives. It is clear from her sons’ grief over her death that she was not a remote figure to them.

Speaking of her death, this book doesn’t even mention it as part of the story. The historical note at the end mentions that Diana died in a tragic car accident, but that’s it. The story ends before her death, and the author’s note doesn’t put the car accident in context with the paparazzi chase or explain what really happened.

One might assume that this is because the author wanted to sanitize things for children, but since she had already devoted a few pages to Diana’s eating disorder, that argument doesn’t fly for me. Most kids already understand the concept of car accidents, even if they’re quite young. Also, biographies almost always end with the subject’s death in some way or another, unless it’s about a current, still-living figure. Most kids can handle an ending that addresses Diana’s death and the outpouring of grief afterwards, and if a child is too sensitive for that, then their parents would be steering them away from biographies about tragic figures to begin with.

The pages about the eating disorder surprised me, both because I didn’t know about this already and because I don’t think this content is appropriate for the young children this book is aimed towards. A passing mention about her opening up about her mental health problems and encouraging other sufferers could have been enough, without the details of how she would binge on treats in the palace kitchens and throw up afterwards. Eating disorders shouldn’t be a taboo subject in society, and people should be able to talk about their experiences and get help, but I don’t think it’s necessary to focus on this with young children, or to spend time majorly highlighting this feature of Diana’s life when there is so much else to focus on instead.

As with the other books in this range I absolutely adore this story off Princess Diana, I find the approach to her eating disorder amazingly well written. It is important yet not graphic for younger readers, I personally would let my children read this as it highlights a strong message to younger readers while still having the charm and enjoyment of a “princess “ story.
Beautiful illustrations throughout!!!

I love these little books. Usually I find them appropriate for little littles but I think this one needs to be a bit older. While I find the topic of eating disorders an important topic, I don’t know it needed to go into such detail. Especially people will see the Princess Diana cover and want to get it for their little ones library. It’s on like multiple pages as well as King Charles love for another woman. Whereas William and Harry are mentioned on one page.

I think this book missed the mark on an extraordinary life.

My boys and I love the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. But this one was by far my favorite of any we've read together. I've read quite a bit about Princess Diana myself so I loved being able to share about her to my kids in a way they would understand. This book was a perfect little biography for children. It starts with the birth of Diana and continues to adulthood and post-divorce with Charles. Her marriage, time as a royal, motherhood, her great humanitarian efforts, and love of the people are covered in between. The illustrations were colorful, adorable, and perfect. As always, I love the "real life" timeline at the end of the book. Highly recommend for any child (or adult) who loves reading about real people and/or history.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for allowing me to be an early reader. All opinions are my own.

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, the tone just doesn’t sit right as a kids book. The mention of eating disorders is a little harsh for the overall book. It is important that fact is included but a disclaimer at the beginning should be added.

A beautiful book remembering the People's Princess - Diana. This is a stunning book containing an array of gorgeous illustrations showing the easrly years of Diana right up until her death. She is remembered primarily for her kindness to others and for being a devoted mother. She iwas a wonderful advocate for people in need of compassion, and a great role model for young readers. This is the perfect book for fans of the Royal Family or strong female role models. #PrincessDiana #mariaisabelsanchezvegara #netgalley

Princess Diana is the latest addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This book covers the highs and lows of the "People's Princess" and focuses on the good deeds Diana achieved in her short life. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital copy.

I remember watching the Royal wedding when Charles and Diana wed, I’m pretty sure it was on every channel at the time. I remember more vividly where I was, and what I was doing when I heard the news of her death in 1997. I’d never had much interest in the Royal Family, but Diana proved to be an exception, even more so when she demonstrated such genuine kindness during the HIV epidemic when most of the world would have shunned those people who had tested positive.

I’ve read several of these books, but this one was very different, as it covers several topics that I found that would likely go over the heads of the age group that these books are typically aimed at are typically for the preschool years range, and am not sure how much they would understand eating disorders. Divorce is also covered, since this covers Charles and Diana’s divorce, as well.

Like the other books in the ’Little People, BIG DREAMS’ series, the illustrations add a charm for both children and parents, alike.


Pub Date: 05 Sept 2023


Many thanks for the ARC provided by Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

I was glad to finally see a book about Princess Diana, but I thought the illustrations were a bit weird. I was happy to see her eating disorder was mentioned instead of being overshadowed. I thought it was strange that there was nothing about her death until the extended biography at the end.

As a mom and an elementary teacher, I thought this book was great. It talks all about THE princess Diana. It even mentions her eating disorder which I feel is really important to talk about these days. This was a book to learn about Diana.

Harry and William are almost brushed over completely so it doesn’t explore the motherhood aspect of her being and there are no details as to the manner of her death. I understand protecting children but they understand what car crashes are.

I absolutely adored the Princess Diana biography for kids in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series! This lovely edition beautifully captures the inspiring journey of a remarkable woman who touched the hearts of millions. Diana's story is one of both highs and lows, but it is her unwavering kindness and compassion that truly shine through. Even after her divorce, Diana remained a shining beacon in the public eye, tirelessly working to make the world a better and kinder place.

The book celebrates her as an icon of style and grace, but it goes beyond surface-level admiration. It empowers young readers by showcasing how Diana used her voice and influence to stand up for what she believed in and inspire positive change.

The illustrations in this book are simply delightful. The stylish and quirky artwork captures the essence of Diana's spirit, allowing young readers to connect with her on a personal level. The illustrations, combined with the engaging storytelling, create a captivating reading experience that both educates and entertains.

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I love this series as the author and illustrator share amazing stories about various individuals who have impacted the world. What is brilliant is that it is presented honestly and clearly so that kids get a quick overview of the individual and should they wish to find out more they can!

Cute children's biography of The People's Princess - Princess Diana. Biographies written for children are so important in order to introduce historical figures as well as to inspire our young people. This book gently explores both happy and not-so-happy events in Diana's life. I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.

Another great edition to this collection, about the Princess we know and love.
I found this edition to be so blunt and to the point about not only the good things in her life but her struggles. The author talked about her divorce that led to depression and bulimia. But also how Diana overcame her sickness. It shows young ones that not everything is as it seems and even the happiest of people have struggles.
I was alittle worried about the detail of the Bulimia but the author turned it around so young ones would understand without getting upset and concerned.
The illustrations were stunning as always, really showing how much Diana influenced so many people and how she still does today…I think she really did become the Queen of People’s Hearts.

I love the Little People Big Dreams books and this one was okay. I wish the author hadn’t spent so much time and been so detailed about Diana’s Bulimia. Definitely should be touched on, but I don’t think it needed as much detail. This was basically a how-to. For little girls reading this, they want to know about the People’s Princess, Prince Williams mother and Charlottes other granny.

Having said all that, it’s a sweet story about a tragic woman that most of the world still loves.

I'll definitely be buying this one when it's released. It's very well done, very easy for littles to understand, and as an added bonus I LOVE how the illustrations show some of her iconic outfits.