OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH

Little Ludwig was talented at playing the piano from an early age. As he grew up, he became famous for his concerts. He started writing music that broke the rules, creating pieces that were exciting and bold. Ludwig - the great Beethoven - went on to make some of the most groundbreaking music of all time, loved by audiences to this day. This inspiring story of the musician's life features a fact and photo section at the back.

"Little Bob grew up on the sunny, Caribbean Island of Jamaica. Born to a Black mother and white father, life could be difficult, and he was often bullied for the colour of his skin. But Bob didn't let others' unkindness harden his heart, instead he dreamed of a world where everyone felt they belonged. At twelve years old, he moved to Kingston and fell in love with ska--a style of popular music indigenous to Jamaica. Over the next few years he wrote...

"Little Mary loved playing soccer with her dad and brother, but it wasn't until she joined her first team that she discovered her talent for goalkeeping. She dreamt of growing up to play professionally, though she knew how challenging that would be as a female player. Yet Mary never gave up. Since those early days, she has played for several international teams, facing many highs and lows along the way. In the summer of 2022, she joined the Lionesses...

"Little Leonard grew up in Montréal, Canada, and was a child who delighted in the world around him. From roses with too-long stems, to birds chirping on a rusty wire, he noticed the beauty in things that others might miss. His trips to the synagogue were a source of wonder, too. Leonard listened in awe to the songs and stories - moved by their messages and timeless narratives. When Leonard was nine, his father sadly died. To cope with the loss,...

"Little Antoine grew up in Lyon, France. Ever since his first flight as a young boy, he dreamed of becoming a pilot. When he joined the French army during WWI, he finally got his chance. He spent a short time in the Air Force before leaving to become a mail pilot, all the while writing about his adventures. However, in 1935, he crashed in the desert during a flight from Paris to Saigon. With little food and water to hand, he became very ill. Fortunately,...

"When she was little, Yayoi had an incredible vision: she saw a never-ending field of dotted flowers and felt she was melting into them. As she grew, Yayoi used art to share her experience of the world with others. She became known as the Princess of Polka Dots, amazing audiences with her dotted paintings, drawings, sculptures, and installations. This incredible story of the trailblazing contemporary artist features a fact and photo section at the...

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jurgen Klopp tells the inspiring story of one of football's greatest managers and leaders.

"At a young age, Rafa showed exceptional talent at tennis. With his uncle as his coach, he honed his skills on the court and became a professional player as a teenager. From there, he went on to have a record-breaking career, winning trophies and fans along the way. Rafa's hard work and determination mean that he is treasured by fans of sports everywhere. This amazing story of the tennis legend features a fact and photo section in the back."-- Page...

Dwayne Johnson grew up in a family of wrestlers. He was on his way to becoming a professional football player when an injury ended his career. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a wrestler himself. Then Johnson tried his hand at acting, and became a superstar! -- adapted from back cover

"As a child, little Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart learned how to play the keyboard by watching his older sister. His extraordinary talent shone through, and he began delighting audiences with his music. He played many instruments and wrote groundbreaking work that is still enjoyed by music-lovers today. This inspiring story of the legendary classical musician features a fact and photo section at the back." -- Publisher's description. "Discover the incredible...