Wilma Rudolph

I wasn't familiar with Wilma Rudolph's story. How inspiring that her mother went to such lengths to fight for her recovery and that the whole family worked for her to overcome Polio. And then she went to the Olympics and won three gold medals!?! Amazing. I love this series and the things they teach kids and adults.

Wilma Rudolph by Maira Isabel Sanchez Vegara in the Little People, Big Dreams series was inspiring and easy to understand for little people. I have read many of the books in the Lite People, Big Dreams series and this is easy to understand bigger concepts. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book.

This is another great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series!

I loved that it talks about Wilma wearing a leg brace in a factual way, and not as if that was the end of the world. Lots of children wear foot or ankle braces, I appreciate it wasn’t framed as this horrible thing.

I, of course, had heard about Wilma Rudolph but I actually didn't know much about her so this was a nice introduction. This book has lovely illustrations, pictures and a timeline of Wilma's life that I found very engaging and informative. I knew about her vaguely but I really liked getting more of an insight into her. A very inspiring woman and I think this would be a great read for young girls

I didn't know anything about Wilma Rudolph - but I'm so glad I do now! It's so important that these stories are told, and in such an accessible way.

Wilma Rudolph's story is incredible, so inspiring! I learned things about Wilma that I didn't know and I know so many children will find this book so inspirational too. Excellent series!

I love this series, and this book was a great addition! Just like all of the other books in the "Little People, Big Dreams" series, this book was absolutely perfect. Wilma Rudolph's biography was condensed and written in an age-appropriate way. Information wasn't overly complex, and the story wasn't too long to where it got boring. I also want to give kudos to the author for choosing to write about Wilma Rudolph, because she's an important figure but she isn't talked about a whole lot. Lastly, the illustrations matched the story really well, and added a lot to the reading experience. These amazing illustrations will help kids get immersed into the story and stay engaged.
Bravo!

Wilma Rudolph is very inspirational! She proved that you can do anything you want despite all odds. She was a sickly little kid and even got polio, but she didn't give up. Her mom and family were also very supportive! No one would believe that a woman who once had polio can be the fastest runner. Besides that, the illustrations in this book are also amazing!

Thank you, NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing this amazing eARC!

This is a great addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series! I loved reading about Wilma Rudolph and felt like this was a great mini-biography of her life. The illustrations were very cute as always & the text was simple and engaging! I would definitely recommend this book and this series to all of those with youngsters!

Thanks to NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review!

I have loved every book in this series, so I was excited to see that there is now one about Wilma Rudolph. Wilma Rudolph is one of my favorite heroes because she overcame what looked like impossible odds to do what she wanted. It's also a really great story because her family is such a big part of it. I read stories about Wilma Rudolph whenever I come across them, because I find her so inspiring. This little book is a perfect introduction because the language is simple and the pictures are adorable.
hanks to NetGalley for letting ,me read this.

I'm a huge fan of the Little People, Big Dreams series as it never fails to tell the hardship and success of famous people in a way that is enjoyable for children and adults alike.
Not being from the US, I was not familiar with Wilma Rudolph, and thanks to this book, I learned so much about her inspiring life.
The illustrations are beautiful as always.

I really enjoy these Little People, Big Dreams books. I have read many! Like the others, this has beautiful illustrations and easy to read text. These are ideal if you want to know about someone famous. I love the timeline at the end too. This one, is all about Wilma Rudolph, I didn't know her story so it was nice to find out in this quick and easy to follow book. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is a great read, the illustrations are beautiful and overall an inspiring story that kids would enjoy

This book was so inspirational! I will admit that I didn’t really know a lot about Wilma Rudolph before reading this book, but LPBD packs in so much information that I can honestly say I learned a lot. This is a great story, especially for children who have experienced a complex medical lifestyle.

This is a fun children's book discussing the story of the Olympian, Wilma Rudolph. The illustrations are very cute and eye-catching. I think children will absolutely enjoy this book and learn quite a bit about her life. I especially loved the focus on her illness and how she was able to triumph over that initial setback.

This is part of a series of biographies, Little People, Big Dreams written by this author that are well researched and engaging. I am consistently impressed with this series, I actively look forward to new additions and so far I haven't been disappointed by any of the ones I have read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I absolutely love the Little People, Big Dreams series and this book was no exception. Before reading this, I hadn't heard of Wilma Rudolph so this served as a great summary of her life and career. I loved the illustrations and how they enhanced the story being told. As always with this series, I liked that the author focused not only on Rudolph's career achievements but also on her determination and bravery whilst recovering from polio as well as the work she did for equality. I like that at the end of the book there is a biography for older readers as well as photographs and book recommendations for if you want to find out more about Wilma Rudolph.

Overall, I love this series and i enjoyed the chance to get to know more about someone I hadn't heard of before!

This is a story about Olympic Runner, Wilma Rudolph. This book tells the story of Wilma's life, from her having polio to playing basketball and then being an Olympic Runner. What a great accomplishment! The artwork is gorgeous, and children will enjoy learning about Wilma.

I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a review.

Perhaps my favorite in this series! An inspirational brief biography about Olympic gold medalist runner, Wilma Rudolph. Rudolph overcame so many physical challenges as a child with the devotion of her family. I hadn't known much before reading this, but I loved learning about her life and family. Perfect for children of all ages.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

A beautiful and inspiring story! My kids loved looking at the beautiful illustrations while I read the story to them. This is a wonderful story to teach your kids about overcoming adversity and to never give up!

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

It is not a surprise that I loved this book. This series is one of the greatest out there and I enjoy each book.

I knew Wilma's live a little bit but I always learn something new too.

The illustrations are amazing, very bright and cool.

Another incredible instalment for the collection.

Another great addition to this series of books. They are so accessible and revealing unknown histories. I had never heard of Wilma Rudolph before but what an inspirational lady.
These books are brilliant for inspiring children and allowing them to find out about so many different people and their backgrounds.

Myself and my little one absolutely love the Little people, Big Dreams series. We always eagerly await the next release. This latest one did not disappoint.

We knew very little of Wilma Rudolph so it was wonderfully informative and as usual the illustrations were fantastic.

Cannot wait for the next release. We will definitely be buying this one to add to our collection. These books are fantastic for reading together as they allow for lots of discussion.

This is the perfect book to read while watching the current 2024 Paris Olympics! Shedding light on a record-breaking historical figure in track and field, this book is a reminder of the groundbreakers who have paved the way for today's athletes. Telling Wilma's story to the next generation of aspiring Olympic athletes is an important part of the historical record - and an inspiration for kids who may have their own challenges to overcome. It doesn't minimize the challenges that Wilma had to overcome to get to where she ended up, but it also doesn't belabor the challenges without highlighting the work and dedication that led to positive results (and the family/community who helped Wilma along the way).

The illustrations in this book are excellent and support the story elements that are on each page (I still am astonished that Wilma had 21 siblings...!). The takeaway from this book is both simple and profound - that greatness lives in each one of us. And each of us has the opportunity to unlock that greatness. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of this book.

A great way for children to learn about important historical figures. Providing insight into sportsperson Wilma Rudolph.

This is a fab little bio of Olympic sprinter Wilma Rudolph, with gorgeous illustrations and a fact-filled timeline with photos. Another great addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. A gem!

I really appreciate that this book series exists and how children can access important stories about inspiring people. When I have kids I will definitely collect these. I like that the book begins with illustrations and Wilma Rudolph’s story along with more of a formal history with photos at the end of the book.

Wilma Rudolph is famous as the first female Olympian to win three Gold medals. This picture book biography describes her rise from a sickly child to a record breaking athlete. Born prematurely, she survived Polio at the age of four, but it left her left leg paralyzed. Doctors told her that she would never walk with out a leg brace. The book tells how she and her mother had to ride for hours in the back of the bus to reach her weekly dr appointments. Her large family shared the burden of four daily messages that helped her circulation allowing her to eventually regain her health. The book describes her career, ending with her early retirement while at the top of her field. It makes the point that she set examples for female athletes and also stood for civil rights. There are numerous juvenile biographies about Rudolph. This one does a perfect job of covering the highlights in an appropriate manner for young children. Little People, Big Dreams is avery large series of biographies aimed at youngsters. This book is a great addition to the series. . Amelia Flowers realistic illustrations help tell the story.

Big dreams, little people never fails to inform, impress and give voice to children and the amazing people around us. I was not familiar of Wilma Rudolph’s story but this makes me want to watch all of her races and to inspire the next generation of athletes.

Wilma was born early and tiny, but she had great determination. She survived Scarlet Fever and Polio, but was told at 4 that the Polio damage meant that she would never again walk without a leg brace. They were very wrong. Her large family repeated the massages taught at the hospital and by the time she was 9 she was free of the braces. She grew up to become the winner of multiple Olympic gold medals for sprinting a number of distances.
The illustrations by Amelia Flower are fun, simple, brilliantly colorful, and expressive.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
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The engaging cover of this entry in the long running series tells young readers one thing about Rudolph. Of course, that is that she was a medal winning athlete. While this is true, there is more to Wilma’s story than this.

Just for a start, young Wilma had nineteen siblings! This will undoubtedly amaze kids. Also, readers will be impressed to learn how she went from having polio to her great successes. Also impressive was the way in which Wilma stood up for civil rights.

There is much to love in this story. It is easy to recommend this entry on little people with big dreams.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.