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"Mother Teresa" (Little People, Big Dreams) 

by Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author)

Natasha Rosenberg (Illustrator)

* Age Range: 8-12

* Grade Level: PS- 2

* Series: Little People, Big Dreams

* Publisher: Lincoln Children's Books, New Edition (July 31, 2018) 

* Language: English

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Agnes was raised to love God and love others above all else.

Little did she know that in the future she would be known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

Mother Teresa opened a hospital in an old Hindu temple.

There was always one more bed, one more plate of rice, and one more blanket to cover whoever needed it. She knew that the smallest things could make the biggest difference.

She received all the awards that could be given to a single person.

But she only accepted them in the name of the poor.

About the book

This series is a must-have.  In the "Little People, BIG DREAMS" series the newest book is all about Mother Theresa.  Kids will discover her incredible humble life as she stoops down to serve and to reach out to the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India.  

She is born with the name Agnes in Skopje, Macedonia.  As a young child she knows in her heart that she is called by God to dedicate herself to care for the poor, the sick and the forgotten all around the world.  Mother Theresa becomes a nun, teaches children in India and is a catalyst to open up hospitals and orphanages to help the oppressed and suffering all around her.  

This selfless, giant-hearted woman gives her whole life to care for those less fortunate than her, those that have no money or voice to survive on their own. She is recognized worldwide for her dedication, compassion and deep love for those that suffer alone. 

 "She received all the awards that could be given to a single person."  

"In 1979 she received the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. She died in September 1997 and was beatified in October 2003. In December 2015, Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa, clearing the way for her to be canonized on September 4, 2016."

https://www.biography.com/people/mother-teresa-9504160

This educational book is inspiring to both the young and old.  The illustrations are very kid-friendly and bring her biography to life.  The colour pallet is bold and vibrant.  Mother Theresa is a positive role model, an unyielding force for good. This wonderful book sends a powerful message, through her,  that ordinary people can impact and change their world for the better. I highly, highly recommend this book and the whole series. 

Storywraps Rating - 5+++HUGS!!!!!

Meet the Author

Mª ISABEL SÃNCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director perhaps best known as the author of much of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Each book tells the childhood story of one of the world's female icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, allowing them to identify with the characters in each story.  Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. 

About the illustrator

I was born in Munich, Germany, and was brought up in Spain. After graduating in Law from the University of Madrid I decided to concentrate all my energies on drawing, something I have loved since I was a child.

I have been working as a freelance illustrator since 1998, illustrating children's fiction and educational books by other authors, designing postcards and books as well as producing personal works with a variety of techniques and materials ranging from pop-ups and flaps to textiles and screen printing.

FYI

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling 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.

This empowering series 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 hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools 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!

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