Books by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is the creative force behind the internationally loved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, which introduces young readers to the lives of remarkable figures from history and today. Her storytelling style blends clarity and warmth, distilling complex life stories into inspiring, accessible tales that encourage children to dream boldly.

Each title pairs engaging narrative with distinctive illustrations, offering a collectable library that celebrates curiosity, resilience, and individuality. Perfect for early readers and for sharing together, her books continue to spark conversations about ambition and possibility in homes, schools, and libraries across the UK.

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  • Little People BIG DREAMS Card Game Dream Team

    Kaddo Little People BIG DREAMS Card Game Dream Team

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe official card game from the multi-million copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series! Celebrate history’s heroes and discover new role models as you play A family card game with simple gameplay that is quick and easy to learn Based on the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS biography book series for children by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara: over 9 million copies sold worldwide! Learn incredible real-life stories in the booklet, from when Ella Fitzgerald began performing at jazz clubs to how Tenzing Norgay‘s expedition became the first official climb of Mount Everest Team up Pelé with Jesse Owens, match Charles Darwin with Marie Curie, and join Yayoi Kusama with Vincent Van Gogh. Collect illustrated cards featuring 36 inspirational figures and gather them into sets, including scientists, sports stars, activists, performers, and writers. Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire children and parents to celebrate history’s heroes and discover new role models as they play. Collect the most sets to win!Based on the classic game of Happy Families, this game celebrates the lives of outstanding people and their incredible achievements. Suitable for two to four players, aged four and up.

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    £11.01

  • Mindy Kaling

    Quarto Publishing PLC Mindy Kaling

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theatre and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever, the Netflix Original smash watched by 40 million people, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a director and writer. This snappy book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed profile of Mindy&rs

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Louis Pasteur

    Quarto Publishing PLC Louis Pasteur

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine.   Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.    This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic chemist's life. ​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding p

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    £9.49

  • Little People BIG DREAMS Puzzle

    Kaddo Little People BIG DREAMS Puzzle

    Book Synopsis 100-piece double-sided puzzle: Two puzzles in one! With 100 pieces perfect for little hands Little People, BIG DREAMS: Featuring illustrations and text from the bestselling book series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara that will bring history to life Attractive gift box includes 100 double-sided pieces, a paper bag to keep the puzzle safe and a 28-page booklet with information about the inspiring figures featured Screen-free fun for children aged 5–7: Puzzling edutainment to keep little hands busy while learning about 32 amazing people who changed the world Piece together two big pictures of Little People and their BIG DREAMS!Complete the class photo that dreams are made of in the Little People, BIG DREAMS Double Sided Puzzle, featuring 32 of history’s favourite characters. Then turn the pieces over and put together the yellow side of the puzzl

    £14.39

  • Georgia OKeeffe

    Frances Lincoln Children's Books Georgia OKeeffe

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    20 in stock

    £7.44

  • Bruce Lee

    Quarto Publishing PLC Bruce Lee

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • Nelson Mandela

    Quarto Publishing PLC Nelson Mandela

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £11.99

  • Albert Einstein

    Quarto Publishing PLC Albert Einstein

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Queen Elizabeth

    Quarto Publishing PLC Queen Elizabeth

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Stephen Hawking

    Quarto Publishing PLC Stephen Hawking

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.35

  • Muhammad Ali

    Quarto Publishing PLC Muhammad Ali

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.32

  • Kamala Harris

    Quarto Publishing PLC Kamala Harris

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    £13.05

  • Maria Montessori

    Quarto Publishing PLC Maria Montessori

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.35

  • Quarto Publishing PLC Harry Houdini

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Steve Jobs

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    Book SynopsisSteve Jobs nació en San Francisco, California, en 1955. A los doce años, en un campamento de verano, vio por primera vez un ordenador que ocupaba toda una habitación y quedó impresionado. Más tarde se hizo amigo de Steve Wozniak, al que le propuso montar una empresa juntos; ambos compartían la idea de que todo el mundo debía tener un ordenador personal en su casa. Construyeron el Apple 1 en el garaje de Jobs. Fue el primer ordenador personal de su tipo y con él comenzó la carrera de una de las empresas de tecnología más exitosas de todos los tiempos, creadora de dispositivos tan revolucionarios como el iPhone, el iPad, el iWatch, etcétera. Jobs enfermó de cáncer y murió a los cincuenta y seis años. La increíble visión y el coraje de Steve Jobs para seguir su intuición siguen vivos hoy en día.

    1 in stock

    £16.00

  • Neil Armstrong

    Quarto Publishing PLC Neil Armstrong

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Marilyn Monroe

    Quarto Publishing PLC Marilyn Monroe

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £15.86

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Jürgen Klopp

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    2 in stock

    £14.25

  • Leo Messi Spanish Edition

    Frances Lincoln Ltd Leo Messi Spanish Edition

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.35

  • Greta Thunberg

    Frances Lincoln Ltd Greta Thunberg

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Marie Curie Spanish Edition

    Quarto Publishing PLC Marie Curie Spanish Edition

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Frida Kahlo Spanish Edition

    Quarto Publishing PLC Frida Kahlo Spanish Edition

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Little People BIG DREAMS Sticker Activity Book

    Quarto Publishing PLC Little People BIG DREAMS Sticker Activity Book

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Taylor Swift

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    £14.25

  • Mary Shelley: Volume 32

    Quarto Publishing PLC Mary Shelley: Volume 32

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mary Shelley, the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein. When Mary Shelley was a little girl, she used to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. As an adult, Mary was inspired by this same imagination to create a ghost story, which became the famous novel: Frankenstein. This gripping book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the novelist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Ayrton Senna 49 Little People BIG DREAMS

    Quarto Publishing PLC Ayrton Senna 49 Little People BIG DREAMS

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    3 in stock

    £14.39

  • Bob Dylan

    Quarto Publishing PLC Bob Dylan

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £13.15

  • Aretha Franklin 44 Little People BIG DREAMS

    Quarto Publishing PLC Aretha Franklin 44 Little People BIG DREAMS

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £11.99

  • Prince 54 Little People BIG DREAMS

    Quarto Publishing PLC Prince 54 Little People BIG DREAMS

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    £14.39

  • John Lennon 52 Little People BIG DREAMS

    Quarto Publishing PLC John Lennon 52 Little People BIG DREAMS

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    15 in stock

    £14.39

  • Stevie Wonder 56 Little People BIG DREAMS

    Quarto Publishing PLC Stevie Wonder 56 Little People BIG DREAMS

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    5 in stock

    £14.39

  • Elton John 50 Little People BIG DREAMS

    Quarto Publishing PLC Elton John 50 Little People BIG DREAMS

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £14.39

  • Artists

    Quarto Publishing PLC Artists

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £9.99

  • Elvis Presley

    Quarto Publishing PLC Elvis Presley

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £12.34

  • Shakira

    Quarto Publishing PLC Shakira

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £13.15

  • Mozart

    Quarto Publishing PLC Mozart

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £13.15

  • Vincent van Gogh

    Frances Lincoln Ltd Vincent van Gogh

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.21

  • Dolly Parton

    Quarto Publishing PLC Dolly Parton

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £13.15

  • Quarto Publishing PLC Rihanna

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £13.39

  • Yves Saint Laurent

    Quarto Publishing PLC Yves Saint Laurent

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £13.15

  • Bob Marley

    Quarto Publishing PLC Bob Marley

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £13.32

  • Amanda Gorman

    Quarto Publishing PLC Amanda Gorman

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.16

  • David Hockney

    Quarto Publishing PLC David Hockney

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.53

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Hannah Arendt

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £13.25

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Maria Montessori

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £14.25

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Pina Bausch

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £14.25

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Agatha Christie

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.25

  • Insel Verlag GmbH Mahatma Gandhi

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £14.25

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