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This was a fantastic child take on Taylor Swift. As a fellow Swiftie, I loved reading it from a child’s perspective. The illustrations were great.

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We love Taylor Swift so reading her Little people Big dreams book as wonderful
I really loved the illustrations, so cute and colourful

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This charming story resonated deeply with me, even as someone who's been a fan of Taylor Swift's music for a while now. The lyric "When they point to the pictures, please tell'em my name" from her song "Long Live" beautifully encapsulates the essence of this book.

From her early beginnings to her proudest moments, the book captures the essence of Taylor's career while also addressing more challenging themes such as bullying and the "Reputation" era.

What struck me most was how the book navigates these themes with sensitivity and grace, making them accessible to younger readers without diluting their significance.

It celebrates Taylor's resilience and determination, painting her as a shining example of strength and perseverance. The illustrations are simply enchanting, adding depth and emotion to the storytelling.

Overall, this book is a heartfelt tribute to Taylor Swift and her enduring impact on music and culture. Whether you're a longtime fan or someone who's only recently discovered her music, I highly recommend diving into this touching Beautiful Book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group
for providing me the review copy!

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A great biography from our favourite non fiction series.

Taylor hails from a ‘Christmas Tree Farm’ in Pennsylvania. She has music in her blood and believed from a young age in the power of songs to tell stories and change the world. Her favourite genre, country music, wasn’t deemed cool and school was a lonely place where she was mocked for some of her choices.

She learnt to play the guitar and started to write her own songs, often drawing on her personal life. She became the youngest person ever to write and perform a No. 1 country song. Countless Grammys later, she has overcome ‘Bad Blood’, ridden out controversies, tried her hand at many different musical genres and generally stuck it to the man! She is ‘Fearless’ and advocates for taking care of your own mental health. By using her voice for good, she encourages her fans (in their millions) to ‘Speak Now’ and find their own voice and stand up for those less fortunate.

We recommend this inspirational book for children age 4-7.

Thank you to NetGalley and FLC/Quarto for sending this eBook for review consideration. All opinions are our own.

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this is the absolute cutest book i have ever read! as a major swiftie, i knew i had to check this book out. i love how the story of taylor’s life is told in a way to be easily digestible for young children to foster a new generation of swifties.

don’t even get me started on the art in this book! i was really impressed with how much the images look like her, but also give off fun, summery, and heartwarming vibes. i love how the pictures show taylor in some of her most popular outfits in each era - that was a very nice touch. i think the cutest picture in the whole book was the small image of taylor curled up with her cats.

i can’t wait to pick up my own physical copy of this book when it’s published!

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Cute version of Taylor's life. The illustrations were lovely and included lots of fun Taylor easter eggs.

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This was a cute story all about Taylor Swift and her rise to fame for young fans or even for people who don’t know Taylor to learn about her. The illustrations make you feel like you can see her while you read about her and make the book even better. It’s not too long, making it the perfect read for small children. It also gives hope that anyone can take a dream and make it reality with hard work and dedication. I really enjoyed this, not just as a fan of Taylor, but also as a mom and look forward to reading it again and again with my little daughter who is also a Taylor fan.

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A great little book for mini Swifties!
I would say this was a great introduction to Taylor's life for 5-7 year olds.

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A fantastic book that Swifties of all ages will adore, but it is especially wonderful for children. Taylor Swift is a music legend and role model for so many, and this book brings her journey to life in such a beautifully illustrated way. Well done to the publishers and author!

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This book was so sweet! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy. As a huge Swifite anticipating her new album, this was the cutest way to walk through Taylors career so far. The artwork was absolutely stunning. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves and adores Taylor Swift.

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Cute artwork and an engaging story—with a Meredith shoutout! This was a fun look at Taylor’s career. It’s too bad there wasn’t an Eras tour spread. Swifties out there probably already know her story, but this book is perfect for the mini Swiftie-in-training!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

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Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for sending me an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review!

This book is adorable! I am looking for books to share with my younger music students and this will make a great addition to the classroom! As a Taylor fan, I wish this went into even more detail about her life but it is the perfect length for children.

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Taylor Swift is not only a talented songwriter and musician, but she also seems to be a truly kind person. This book is beautiful introduction to Taylor for her young fans. She is an inspiration to people of all ages!

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What a cute book! Big Swiftie and this is adorable :)

Thank you NetGalley and Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara!

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Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Pub for the copy to read and review!

I adore this series. Mini biographies in picture book format is such a smart idea for young readers and this book in particular, was a huge hit in our house. The simple, straightforward text and beautiful illustrations made this a perfect story time selection.

An inspiring tale of one of the most successful icons of our time, this is an ideal read for all the little Swifties in your life!

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I absolutely adore the Little People, Big Dreams book series. Between the story telling and the illustrations, these books would be appropriate for most ages. Also at the end of the books, the author (Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara) includes a more detailed/factual timeline and short biography of the person that is a great feature. Taylor Swift’s book did not disappoint. I loved all of the pictures in the book and feel it truly encapsulated her journey of becoming a star and some of the trials and tribulations she faced. A major message through her story was to always be kind and stay strong and determined in following your dreams.

Great book! I highly recommend reading it and adding it to your collection if you enjoy the Little People, Big Dreams book series!

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As a Swiftie raising a Swiftie daughter, I was so excited to get an ARC of this book. I absolutely loved this one. It tells the story of how Taylor Swift rose to fame but stayed grounded in who she is. I will absolutely be buying this for me to read with my daughter.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the ARC of this book.

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A lovely book about Taylor Swift, perfect mini biography for a young fan, the art is beautiful and it's a really sweet way of telling her story.

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I found it very hard to rate children's books so everything is a 5 star read for me!!
Taylor Swift is my absolute idol so reading about her was so amazing. Also, this book collection is amazing! Can't wait to read the all!!

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Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange of my honest opinion.

This book was lovely! I have to say I am not a huge Taylor Swift fan, but maybe because I didn't know much about her life and how she became the artist she is today.

I now understand how empowering she is and why many people follow and cherish her!

Thanks for such an amazing opportunity, I loved know more about her!

This series is great!!

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