Bob Dylan

I read this little book to the little guy in my house yesterday and today he was roaming around strumming his ukulele and banging tables - his version of being inspired by Bob Dylan who we read in the book, taught himself to play a guitar and a harmonica besides other things.

To be honest, though I had heard the name, I was not familiar with Dylan or his work much. For the uninitiated like me Bob Dylan was a musician and lyricist who wrote some amazing poetry/ songs on jist about every issue that matters.

The book brings to life the journey of Bob Dylan from being Robert Allen Zimmerman growing up in Hibbing, Minnesota, USA tp being a Pop Culture icon of the world.

Illustrated abd written with the audience in mind, small kids, the book is a gem that makes for a wonderful and inspirational read.

I love the idea of a children’s book about Bob Dylan. The illustrations are gorgeous. The writing is just so-so. There wasn’t a clear “life lesson” here, which I feel is doing quite the disservice to the life of Bob Dylan.

He took risks to stand for the things he believed in. He wrote music that spoke to the heart and longings of an entire generation and he did it with bravery and boldness. It would have been neat to tie that in to the idea that one voice, especially a voice that was told it was no good, can speak the language of millions.

I do feel like there was a missed opportunity there. But overall, I’m excited to read this with my kids.

Young readers and listeners will learn how Robert Zimmerman became the famous, somewhat reclusive, musician Bob Dylan in this entry in the Little People, Big Dreams series.  Finding his voice and using it are what made this singer, songwriter and multiple instrument playing musician the person that he became.  Attention is paid to the kind of music Dylan makes and the ways in which he is his idiosyncratic self.  Nicely illustrated and with additional biographical information at the end of the book, this is another excellent entry in an excellent series.


Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Enjoyed this book about Bob Dylan. I learned a lot about his history. The illustrations are very well done.

Love this book so much, by far my favourite of the books I've read so far in this series. Not only does it still the story of Bob Marley rise in influence and musical career, it also shows his vulnerabilities and downfalls, an excellent example for children to show them it is okay to not be perfect, as long as you keep trying. I also really enjoyed the artwork in the book, so bright and simple yet really captured the story it was telling. I will definitely be preordering this book and reading it to my niece's, a highly recommended read!!

This was a really cute little book. I didn't know much about Bob Dylan going into it, but I feel like I learned a lot about him. The story was simple, but I really enjoyed the writing style and the art was adorable.

Bob Dylan is a legend. Somebody not commonly listening to English music, would also know that.
But when he refused to give a bother to go to noble prize ceremony, I was pleasantly surprised to know there is someone not bothered about these things.
This is a wonderful short biography of the singer and poet which is decorated with wonderful illustrations.
A simple read covering all major events in his journey and suitable for reading of little kids.
It is sn inspiring story. Tells that love what you do and don't go after external recognition.

Thanks netgalley and publisher for review copy.

My 5 year old son is a big fan of the Little People Big Dreams series and this addition did not dissapoint. The stories are always so thoughtfully told but what we loved most about this one was the illustrations which were beautifully done. Great book, will be recommending!

5 stars

(I was provided a free copy in exchange for an honest review)

This nonfiction series is great for inspiring and educating children. This particular book centers around Bob Dylan, following him through childhood through to his overwhelming success as an iconic music artist. Bob loved music from an early age but wasn't one for the spotlight. He was a talented songwriter who covered topical themes like religion and war. He wasn't so focused on pleasing people, more just doing, writing, and singing about things he felt were important. He remained an ordinary soul and stuck to being himself.

Bob Dylan is an incredible role model to children. His passion for music but determination to remain an ordinary person are still true today. The important lesson here is to always be yourself. He gave a voice to the people but remained humble and honest. We can all learn a thing or two from this legendary human.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Another fantastic book in the Little People Big Dreams series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara!
This time it's after a song writer -Bob Dylan who couldn't sing very well but through his passion for music and singing found he was very good at writing songs that reached people about things that mattered to them. This teaches children that his dream didnt go the way he planned but he didn't give up and he found another way to be a part of the dream he had by writing the music instead.
I love This series, it teaches chikdren about famous people who perused their dreams and didn't give up.

I was really happy to see that Bob Dylan had been chosen to be one of the Little People, Big Dreams book collection. I feel that the content and words did him justice, and this book would be perfect for Bob Dylan fans to read with their children or grandchildren, or for teachers to use with their students, especially in music or 60s education topics. I also loved the illustrations. Overall, this is an asset to the collection and I'm looking forward to adding it to my collection.

I like the page where it shows all the album covers of the people who did cover songs of his. And also like the drawing style.

Nathan, age 9

I've enjoyed very many of these young children's biographies about a host of different people, all written by the same author but often with a different artist. In this case it was Roset, whose work was good and very entertaining.

This one talks about folk legend Bob Dylan who unintentionally became the voice of an era as he produced his songs about life and war throughout the sixties and for several decades beyond. I commend it for any young children who are interested in music and making change.

Another hit from Little People, Big Dreams for our family. The artwork in this book, in particular, was really something special. This story of Bob Dylan's life has a nice calm vibe.

4★
“When he took part in a talent show, the teacher turned his microphone off. Bob sounded like a dog whose leg was caught in barbed wire!”

My Goodreads review includes an illustration captioned: Note the teacher pulling the plug :)

Young Robert Zimmerman wanted to play some kind of music and not just in his hometown. He wasn’t all that different from most young people in America, except that he had a real talent for songwriting.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration captioned: The newly self-named Bob Dylan writing songs in his bedroom

He headed to New York, developed his own style of folk music, and found young people who responded to his messages about civil rights and war.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration captioned: Bob playing to an enthusiastic audience

Many famous artists recorded his songs which became better known than he was. I’d say most people back then could sing along with Peter, Paul and Mary’s version of “Blowin’ in the Wind” before they ever heard Bob Dylan sing it, but I may be exaggerating.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration captioned: Some of the artists who recorded Bob Dylan’s songs

Needless to say, singers like Johnny Cash and Jimmy Hendrix took his words and stories to people who might never listen to folk music. His writing is such that he was the first musician ever to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.

This is an interesting series of books for small children, but there is a nod to the adults at the back with a recommendation for another ‘real’ book about Dylan plus a couple of pages of text and some photos.

My Goodreads review includes an illustration captioned: Dylan in 1961, 1966, 1975, and in 2012, receiving an award from President Obama

I hope this will spur some young poets to experiment, be brave, find their voice. I’m an unabashed Dylan fan and I’m sure many readers are too.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Books - Frances Lincoln Children's Books - for the preview copy from which I've quoted and shared a few pictures. It's due to be published in April, do I hope librarians have their order books ready to keep adding to the series.

Another adorable edition to this collection. Beautifully illustrated telling of the story of Bob Dylan, one which I did not know. I can't wait to see who is next to be immortalised in one of these books.

Dylan's music spoke about things that mattered: civil rights, war, religion..Without even pretending, he became the voice of a generation eager to change the world, putting down in words what millions of people felt.

Biographies are great resources for adults but now for young children as well. This series of biographies give children in a child like manner a taste of others around them. In this case Bob Dylan and his music. How he became a musician and even his laid back personality. A personality that spoke volumes in his music. A great tool for parents and children to know other voices and influences around them.

A Special Thank you to Quarto Publishing and Nettgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

I received a free digital copy of this book through NetGalley. I get more and more excited by this series as they add new people of history and today to the series. A perfect introduction to biographies for early elementary.

Another book in the Little People, Big Dreams series. This one tells the tale of Bob Dylan, a shy, contemplative boy who likes to write and play music. It charts his life through school, college and his music career. I read this with my seven year old who had no prior knowledge of Bob Dylan or his music and he was interested to learn about his life. I discovered some new facts too. It’s a nice ratio of text to illustration and would be good to use in the classroom to learn about Dylan or to talk about poetry in music.

It is in need of a bit of proofreading, for example, I noticed that the word "college" was spelled "collage". The illustrations are lovely. It's certainly a cute book - it's hard to not like a kids book featuring Bob Dylan.

I enjoyed this book and I thought that it was another great addition to the series.
I liked the way that the author has told the story that he has become famous through his work and that he still wants to stay out of the limelight. The images for me were not as nice as some of the other books in the series though.
It is 3.5 stars from me for this one, rounded up to 4 stars for Goodreads and Amazon

I love the picture books that Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara does. They are perfect for little children.
This one is a picture book that introduces the little readers to the inspiring story of iconic singer, songwriter, poet and artist, Bob Dylan.
It is written in simple sentences, which are perfect for the little ones and it offers them inspiring messages.
I love how quirky the illustrations are.

Few people can be surprised that Bob Dylan has got his own book in the Little People, Big Dreams series.
He is a standout lyricist and musician who has influenced most forms of music; his songs covered by the famous and chanted in protest by crowds of folk united by his words and vision.
At college my room mate from Indian was a great Dylan fan, he would quote him effortless most days and I know better than most: “money doesn’t talk, it swears”.
Good to be reminded of those days as I read this short book for children. Pack with great colourful illustrations and simple words leaving a lasting impression you, from this man’s simple life.
As with all these books they are a beginning, a start to let a young person find out more for themselves. It is the humble life growing up; self taught musician whose words were the catch rather than his voice. His beat, engaging tunes and catchy melody that resonated to be discovered and which still moves a new generation today.
An ability to put into words what others feel but could never express themselves is why he won an Nobel Prize for Literature. To be more than others could have imagined he could be is what makes us all see the power of dreams and the need to encourage potential in all.

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This one year is about BoB Dylan, one of the most famous singers of all time. It talks about his childhood and how he started his career. He took risks to achieve what he wanted and wrote so many songs that speak directly to one's heart. So inspiring!

I liked this book as I do just about every book in this series. I will say there were a few corrections that need to be made, such as a space between Bob and he on the Nobel Prize ceremony page. Also the bio at the back was for Astrid Lingren.

Another great addition to the Little People Big Dreams series! I love all of these books and my kids do too! They are simple enough to keep their interest but not so basic as to be boring. Love!

This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known people for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
This one here is about the famous singer Bob Dylan. I think it gives a nice description on how he started his career. I really enjoyed the message it conveys which is to never settle and to always challenge oneself, just like Dylan does.

Bob Dylan by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is another fine addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series. As we have come to expect from this appealing and educational franchise, the book delivers a concise and accessible introduction to legendary musician Bob Dylan, the boy who would grow up to become the voice of a generation.

I continue to applaud this wonderful series of books that endeavour to show even the youngest of children that it is possible to achieve their biggest dreams.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens for this ARC.

This short, little biography is written for children, but completely enjoyable for this adult. The artwork is spot on, with the animation of Dylan looking exactly like the artist even when drawn as a small child. This one is a lovely introduction of children to an artist they might not know otherwise. The artwork is whimsical and beautiful. I will be locating the Little People, Big Dreams series in my local bookstore to purchase a selection for my favorite (only) great nephew,

Thank you to Netgalley and Lincoln Children's Books for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I hardly knew anything about Bob Dylan before reading this book, but my little person loves the Little People, BIG DREAMS series so I knew I had to request a copy. Sitting down and reading this together has been an absolute pleasure.
My daughter's favourite things about this book were Bob sitting and playing music to his dogs - she's always a big fan of any animal appearances! - and the little boy sitting on his father's shoulders at the concert. This was a simple inclusion but I think it was very successful: as well as being educational, this gives little ones the opportunity to visualise themselves in relation to the people that they're learning about, and as someone who has been to a few concerts and always sits on Daddy's shoulders I think she definitely understood what was going on in that image.
This felt a lot more detailed that some of the earlier installments in the series, which I really appreciated as it gives you a real feel for who and what Bob Dylan has done for music. The page of illustrations of people who have covered Bob Dylan's songs was a real eye-opener for me: I had no idea he wrote Adele's 'Make You Feel My Love'!
A series which keeps getting stronger with each installment, and one which I can't wait to read more from in the future.

I loved this little biography of Bob Dylan. He is one of my favorite singers and its great to know that people are wanting little kids to know about him too. His music inspired not only his generation, but continues to inspire other generations.

This is not the first I read in this series, and I wasn't disappointed!

How cool for little children to get to know him, ilistratuons are perfect!

Bob Dylan is a new biography for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and innovative icons while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail.

Due out 7th April 2020 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it'll be 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.

Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's presented in clear, accessible, age-appropriate language. The gentle and sweetly humorous illustrations were well done. The art by Conrad Roset is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. Both the illustrations and text are rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look (like the riffs on his songs, echoed in the text and the illustrations).

Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.

Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Dylan is an iconic and important poet and this book is a nice tribute.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes

Note: I received an early eARC and in my copy of the material, there was a formatting error which caused the timeline biography and artist credits to be switched with an earlier book in the series (Astrid Lindgren). This will presumably be corrected in the final published version.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel because of its art style and entrenching plot. I would highly recommend this to fans of autobiographical works.

I'm not sure how many children today, even older ones, still know Bob Dylan. Although he wrote so many songs and received all the awards one can get, including the Nobel Prize, he is not played on the radio anymore. But he is still releasing new albums every few years and - at almost 80 years old - he is still travelling the world with his "Never Ending Tour"!

This little biography illustrates his childhood, college time and his start as a professional musician in New York City. Bob Dylan is - like many other people in this book series - another perfect example that your dreams can come true, no matter what your family background or your financial means are like.

The Little People, BIG DREAMS series prides itself on providing child-friendly biographies of renowned public figures and celebrities and in this, the thirty-seventh instalment, we approach the incredible life of blues artist Bob Dylan. Once again, the author strikes the perfect balance between presenting information children will find interesting but not making it overwhelming or tedious; it’s clear Sánchez Vegara understands the importance of feeding a child’s curiosity in their early years and instilling a passion for books and reading. One thing that never alters depending on wonderful episode of the series you are reading to your little ones is the targeting of imagination and without fail every one of these has culminated in the child asking many, many intelligent questions and as such serves to introduce them to particular famous characters if so desired.

As always, Vegara has done a sterling job of matching tidbits of information about Dylan with complementary pictures drawn with care and vibrancy. From birth to present day, it’s a book that help kids with literacy and fosters a message about the enjoyment of reading. You simply cannot go wrong with this series in general as everything is executed perfectly and tailored beautifully to youngsters. I have purchased rather a few of these for the Little Ones in our family and they never fail to promote an endless fascination. I can not recommend each of these books highly enough and there is more than enough variety in the people they choose to cover to appeal all manner of young ones. Exceptional. Many thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books for an ARC.

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Bob Dylan. As anyone who reads my reviews knows, I love this series and gobble up each new book as they are published. Bob Dylan was born Robert Zimmerman. As a child, he loved music above all else. He was not always appreciated for his voice as a child. As he got older he began to compose his own songs under his new name, Bob Dylan. His songs were about real things, events, civil rights and war. He was well received with his new folk music. Many other famous artists recorded his music and it got the audience it deserved. Bob did not mind others singing and recording his songs. His writing was so poetic that he was the first musician ever to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. I love the timelines that appear at the end of each of these books. There are also other resources that can be searched out for further study. This book could be used to teach young children how to write a biography, show that it is important to have a dream and strive to achieve it as well as to introduce one of the greatest authors of our time to a new generation. A good book for a school, class, or public library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book to read via netgalley. The rating, opinions and ideas stated are my own.