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In the mornings we do our reading, and this girl was SO excited mom got the new Taylor Swift book coming out in June! And the Simone Biles book was really fun to read since her niece did gymnastics. We adore the books Little People Big Dreams, so these were so fun to read advance copies. Their stories are always so encouraging and empowering. Add them to your lists for summer reading program! Kinley loved how both girls had big dreams, and had to push through hard times to make them come true. It was a fun morning reading together! Thank you @netgalley @mariaisabelsanchezvegara @taylorswift @simonebiles for the advance copies of these books! #tyalorswift #simonebiles #littlepeoplebigdreams #mariaisabelsanchezvegara #quartopublishing

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"When they point to the pictures, please tell'em my name"

This little and cute book is the epithome of this lyric in Long Live, and I actually cried while I read this little story. I've been following Taylor since forever, I was 12 when I first heard her music for the first time, and her songwriting has been part of my life since then. This book really highlights her career and focuses on her proudest moments, but does not shy away from harder topics such as bullying and the whole "Reputation" era: it was so cute to see that described in a way that children could understand, and it was honestly heartwarming. It means so much to me than her story was narrated in this innocent way, and I love how it highlighted her strenghts and her perseverance. Just a cute little story, with awesome illustrations, that I highly recommend!

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I absolutely love Taylor Swift and anything and everything that has to do with her. This was such a wonderful, informative, and inspiring take on her life, showcasing her trials and tribulations and her success. The illustrations are beautiful and I 100% need a copy for my Taylor Swift shelf on my bookcase!

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This is a great book for young fans of Taylor Swift. I learned more about Taylor Swift and her career. It is age appropriate for young children and educational. I think this is great for children and families. I highly recommend this book for children and their families. The illustrations are also great.

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This is a lovely little storybook about Taylor Swift, full of her story and some life lessons and lovely pictures- great for any little one in your life.

Thanks to Netgalley and Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara for providing this ARC for review purposes.

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this was such a cute read, it was great to see Taylor's rise to fame and the illustrations really made it pop, I loved it and would buy a physical copy to read.

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I love this book collection so much. We have many of them in our house and this one will be a perfect addition as Taylor Swift is a staple in our home. This book highlights how amazing she is as a person and how much of role model she is for not only my children, and myself, but for all those around the world. Loved it!

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I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. My 8 year old daughter and I read this together and she really enjoyed it. She loves anything on Taylor Swift and really like the artwork. A must have for the Swifties out there.

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Again another amazing book from this book series. This will sell well as she is so popular right now. It really details her life and gives young girls an insight into the hard work. The book covers are beautiful and look amazing all together on the shelf. Great work.

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As a big fan of Taylor and a big sister to a toddler, I loved this!

I read this to my sister and I really loved sharing my love of Taylor with her.

It encapsulates the story of Taylor so well.

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Utterly adorable, this little biography is perfect for Swiftie parents to read to their children. Beautifully illustrated, this book highlights both the highs of Taylor's career, as well as the important social justice stands she has taken. A lovely read!

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Wish kids non-fiction did more to steer kids away from hero worship of ruling class billionaires who are seemingly intent on holding up white supremacy.

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This book is perfect for little Swifties! It has an inspiring message to never give up on your dreams and that if you work hard they may come true.

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Ahhhh I love all things Taylor swift and so do my girls so I am definitely buying this book. It’s so freaking cute!!!

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A lovely book depicting this famous persons life. I liked the illustrations and how the artists life was represented throughout the book. My 11 year old daughter also enjoyed reading this - the story and the facts in the back too.

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"Taylor Swift: Little People, Big Dreams" is a delightful addition to the beloved collection. These books are always a joy to read with their easy-to-follow narratives, engaging storytelling, and vibrant visuals. As a Taylor Swift enthusiast, diving into her life through this book was both insightful and heartwarming. The beautiful illustrations truly bring her journey to life. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and can't wait to share it with my class and fellow Taylor Swift fans. It's a must-read for anyone who admires her music and story!

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While it feels like Taylor Swift is saturating the pop culture market right now, it seems very fitting that there should be a book about her in the Little People, Big Dreams collection of stories. I appreciate that these stories highlight figures from history, but also bring to life artists from today's pop culture that kids may recognize immediately. This book does a really good job of representing Taylor's career trajectory in a digestible way - while still highlighting other things that she's done in addition to her music career.

I really appreciated the emphasis on being a kind person and Taylor's focus on supporting causes important to her. Even in the timeline at the end of the book - there's reference to her re-recording her music because of the sale of her masters and I think that adds to the rounding out of her career and story overall. The illustrations are great - they're bright and colorful while supporting the story that's being told on each page and bringing the words to life. I think this book can help add additional context and nuance to Taylor's overall journey - especially for young fans who maybe didn't grow up with her like the current generation did.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC to read and review.

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Being a massive swifty myself I loved this book. I loved the focus of the story, it covered so much.
perfect for my children to read and enjoy, if you've been living under a rock and don't know who Taylor swift is, then this is the book for you!

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I've been really looking forward to this addition to the series, and it didn't disappoint! I like where the story chose to focus, and thought the pacing was done well to be covering such a lot in such a short space of time. I particularly liked the illustrations in this book, I thought the art style was very cute and matched the tone of the story. I really enjoyed this book and I think it'll be interesting to revisit in later years and see how it compares to Taylor Swift's future career.

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I absolutely adored this charming, petite book! It's just perfect for the little ones, the in-betweens, and the grown-ups alike. By now, I reckon nearly everyone's heard of Taylor Swift, but if you haven't, consider this a delightful primer on her journey, from her early years right up to the powerhouse she is today. The illustrations are simply delightful, capturing Ms. Swift's zest and persona with aplomb. Any child would be enraptured by the vibrant drawings scattered throughout, not to mention the beautiful photos and timeline at the book's tail end. It's a splendid means of cultivating budding Swifties, and I'm all in favor! Hats off to both Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (the wordsmith) and Borghild Fallberg (the artistic talent). Here's hoping they join forces on future projects!

A big thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for graciously providing an eARC. All opinions expressed herein are solely my own.

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