The inspirational story of Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the suffragette movement, is told vividly and succinctly in this illustrated. Emmeline was a girl who loved reading and dreamed about all the things she wanted to do. Only because Emmeline was a girl, unlike her brothers she couldn’t go to university, get a job, or even vote; the unfairness will be striking to children. The book follows Emmeline throughout her fight for women’s rights showing what hard work it was, and how long it took. A young Emmeline stares out at us from the cover, hands on hips, while the last page shows her as a little girl again, dreaming of the day that all women would have the vote. Stirring stuff, and Emmeline’s determination and character shine through. A great book to put into the hands of young people with big dreams. Andrea Reece
With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful people of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
Little People, Big Dreams series include:
Ada Lovelace
Agatha Christie
Amelia Earhart
Anne Frank
Audrey Hepburn
Coco Chanel
Ella Fitzgerald
Emmeline Pankhurst
Frida Kahlo
Georgia O’Keeffe
Harriet Tubman
Jane Austen
Jane Goodall
Josephine Baker
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Maria Montesorri
Marie Curie
Maya Angelou
Mother Teresa
Muhammed Ali
Rosa Parks
Simone de Beauvoir
Stephen Hawking
Vivienne Westwood
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