This board book version of Amelia Earhart—an international bestseller from the
beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series—introduces the youngest dreamers to the
world-famous aviation pioneer. When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she
could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new
female world record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and
the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission of all: to fly
all the way around the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to
them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the
stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore 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 . Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
What? A simplified and edited version of the original text is appropriate for babies and toddlers
Age? 2-4 years
About the Author
Lisbeth Kaiser is a freelance writer and children’s book author. Two of her books in the
Little People, Big Dreams series, Maya Angelou and Emmeline Pankhurst, were
selected for the ALA’s Amelia Bloomer Book List. Lisbeth lives in Brooklyn with her
husband and two children.
MARTA ANTELO graduated with a Fine Arts degree in Valencia, where she was born.
After graduation, she moved to Madrid, where she works as a freelance illustrator. She
brings delicate textures to her illustrations. Her client list includes: The New York
Times, The Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Kids, and
Scholastic.
