📱E-Book Review📱

Tenzing Norgay
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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This is one of the books in the Little People, Big Dreams series which I've seen absolutely everywhere, but have never read one yet! (I know ....where have I been!?)

I chose this as my first read as I've always been fascinated by Mount Everest - not that I climb mountains, love hiking or anything remotely like that - I just love the idea of being able to stand on a piece of earth that is the closest thing to the sky (without flying)

Plus I adore views from the mountains and also views of the snow-covered peaks (on nature programmes etc)

I think that everyone has heard of Sherpa Tenzing at least once in their life, but I had absolutely no idea that he had tried to join many expiditiona before finally getting to climb, and that it took him 7 expeditions to finally reach the summit!

I loved that he'd been dreaming about it for so many years and that he had so much determination and passion to make his dreams happen!

This was a super quick read - full of information - but told in a way that was interesting and fun.
The illustrations were great too, with lots of detail to look at and prompt discussion with younger readers.

This series is actually amazing and I really must add more to my tbr - there are over 100 books in the series already and, like this one, many more still being added.

Great for school libraries, classroom learning, home education shelves and for any of us adults who just love reading!



💕Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my ARC copy - this is my honest review 💕

This is the cutest book if you want to learn all about Tenzing! The illustrations are so wonderful! All of these books bring attention and the life story to so many!

Get lost in the mighty Himalayan's with this beautiful and touching book. With intricate and atmospheric illustration, and lovely and in depth writing, this book is bound to make the children dream so much bigger than they are.
As a South Asian person, it's a joy to see such on-point presentation of someone so significant in our adventure history. Loved every page of this!

Review to come close to the release day on my blog/goodreads/other places.

I received this book from Netgalley/publisher in exchange of an honest review.

The name Tenzig Norgay seemed familiar to me, then again, I read so much so probably I read something about him but didn't entirely remember what and why. So I was so eager to read this book when I spotted it on Netgalley. Plus, the other reason was that this is a Little People Big Dreams book and I just ADORE that series!

In this book we learn all about Tenzing Norgay, who was apparently a very famous sherpa and even stood on the top of Mount Everest (or Chomolungma for Tibetans) with Edmund Hillary as the first two people! But back to how it all started! We meet Tenzing when he was just a little kid, a kid with BIG dreams. Because he wants to become a sherpa. He wants to help people go up Chomolungma! And we see how hard he works for that dream and how despite everything he never gives up, because yeah, there are some disappointments. That is a kid with BIG dreams right there. I loved seeing him become a sherpa, I loved the photographs (well, illustrated photographs) of his journeys and I just love how it ended with him on top of the mountain. Smiling his trademark (I would call it that) smile. See what happens next for him!

Funnily, on ADE the timeline is broken, but when reading through the Netgalley app, the timeline actually works (and we get some fun extra information). Now I wonder if it always has worked and if I should just use the Netgalley app more, haha. 

The art by Bandana Tulachan? I loved them and I think they are my number 1 for the series at this point. The art was so pretty and I loved the art style. So soft, so pretty. I hope that this illustrator makes more art for books, because according to Goodreads this was their first work. Oh, and I love that they are from Nepal, which fits so well, given the book is set in Nepal. 

All in all, I learned a lot of new things and I had a lot of fun reading this one! I would highly recommend this one! Another winner for this fantastic children's series!

I am obsessed with this man, his perseverance, his tenacity and his infectious smile.

This beautifully illustrated story of Tanzing’s life as a young child growing up in the shadow of the Himalayas and his desire to summit the top of Chomolungma (aka Everest).

I learned so much about his journey to get to the top of that mountain and cannot wait to share this story with my kids!

This is a book within a wonderful series.

Little people, big dreams is a set of mini biographies for children to learn about important men and women across the world. They have been a great success based on the simple, aspirational text and wonderful illustrations which complement the stories.

Here is a one of the best. Little Tenzing Norgay grew up in the shadow of an enormous mountain we have mostly come to know as Everest. His destiny was to one day climb the highest peak in the Himalayas.

What we have here, is that story of a committed young man to satisfy that dream, through hard work and engagement with the foreigners who came to his country to mount expeditions to the summit. The colours used to paint the illustrations are vivid and luxurious, they enhance and complete this remarkable story.

I was fascinated to learn of his diligence and service to many groups to learn his craft and master his skills. This involved many menial tasks and camp disciplines. Above all he needed to engage with groups from across the globe and by dint of his personality and hard work became a valued member of each team he joined.

However, not many, indeed very few in those times and since got the opportunity to strike out for the actual summit. Many more died in the attempt along the way and remain lost or buried on the mountain.

He was always mentioned alongside Edmund Hilary as the first to stand on top of the world. But this is the first time I have had a chance to learn more about his life.

I am now even more delighted since in his later life he gave back so much more to mountaineering and trailing in his beloved country.

An important life; an incredible man with a pioneering achievement - may his love and devotion to his people and engagement with strangers coming to his land inspire others to realise their own hopes and dreams.

Every time I get a chance to read and review these little books, I grab the opportunity. I did not know who Tenzing Norgay was, but now I do and, of course, I did know, the climber of Mount Everest. All of this series are well written, well illustrated, and quite informative. They all make for enjoyable reads and I always like spending the time with this series.

I really enjoy the books in this series and I am always really keen to get my hands on any of the new releases – even as an adult I find them really informative and for young children, they really are a great way to find out more about someone in the public eye.

This book was really good and I loved the illustrations, they really suited the book and helped bring the story of Tenzing Norgay to life. He was a really interesting character and his story is all to do with perseverance and discovery and he is a really inspirational person.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, I loved that this book let Tenzing shine when the books are so often only about Edmund Hilary – lovely to see him getting the credit that is due!

A great book on never giving up on your dreams! Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa, born in Nepal dreams of climbing Mount Everest. Passed over 6 times before finally being chosen this story shows kids the dedication and hard work it takes to reach your dreams.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quatro Lincoln Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I received a free copy of, Tenzing Norgay, by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Tenzing lived i Nepal and was a Sherpa, guide who help other climb mountains. Tenzing wanted to climb Mt. Everest and tried six times, on his 7th try he made it. This is a good book about never giving up, on your dreams.

This graphic novel is very beautiful. Stunning illustrations and I absolutely did not know about this inspiring man. I wish it would be longer, but it was amazing!

I like every biography in the Little People Big Dreams series.. The text and illustrations are just right for younger readers. How good to see world famous Sherpa Tenzing Norgay presented to a new generation.

You’ll want to get your hands on this one; not only is the story inspiring, but the illustrations are spectacular.

This book is about a little boy with an adventurous heart. He was one of 13 children and learned early in life that joy comes from helping others. He also learned about determination and goal setting. He had a big dream and failed many, many times, but he always tried again. His attitude and tenacity are inspiring.

On May 29, 1953, Tenzing Norgay went up the mountain as he had done before, but this time, he came down a hero. He had summited the world’s highest point, earning him the nickname ‘Tiger of the Snows.’

This book will be a springboard to teaching children about the Sherpa people and the value of childhood dreams, tenacity, attitude, and a smile. They’ll read about the different names of the world’s highest mountain and about the momentous moment in history for all climbers.

Attitude is everything. It’s also contagious. Give children an opportunity to ‘catch’ this enthusiasm and determination.

I was gifted this book by Quarto Publishing Group, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Favorite series! These books are wonderful for children & extremely educational. I love that they are expanding these into other areas of the world. I look forward to reading more.

What a cute book. Great illustrations. We know Tenzing as the hero who climbed the Everest. But I learned from the book about his grit to keep on trying getting closer to the dream in different ways and multiple times. Great lesson there - traveling far for your dreams and showimg up every time and with great attitude. Loved the framing of the happy kid in the end on the Everest peak.