In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion.
Little Lewis’s childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and
watching Formula One with his dad . On his fifth birthday, he received a remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was h
ard being the only black child there , but he listened to his dad’s words:
‘Let your results speak for you.’ His hobby led him to go-kart racing, and at the age of 10 he became the
youngest ever winner of the British cadet go-karting competition. Shortly after, he began training as a racing driving with Mc Laren, rising through the ranks to compete at Formula One’s Grand Prix.
Despite his amazing successes, from
breaking the record for the most triumphs in Formula One to his
knighthood , Lewis has never forgotten where he came from. Today he is a
campaigner for racial justice and
racial diversity in sport, as well as an advocate for positive mental health as well as environmental issues.
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 incredible racing driver’s life so far.
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!
Об авторе
Fernando Martín is an illustrator from Valencia, Spain. He graduated in Media and Audio-visial Communication, but drawing is what he enjoys the most. He works mainly with digital illustration, using limited yet colourful palettes. His illustrations are inspired by childhood memories, travelling experiences, 80s cartoons and music.
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