'In this book from the critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stevie Wonder, the genius behind some of the world’s best-loved songs.
'At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world’s most iconic figures. 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 great musician’s life. '
I'm sure that mot of the people reading this will be aware of who Stevie Wonder is, even if you're knowledge is something as simple as 'he was a musician', but I suspect that like me, you may not know a whole lot about him. This edition of Little People, Big Dreams covers the major events in the life of Stevie Wonder, and makes it accessible to children.
Often times when children's books try to focus on people from history they go for the big figures, the people who made huge decisions, or who made world changing discoveries and advancements. Whilst this isn't a bad thing, and kids need to learn about those kinds of people too, there are so many figures from history that didn't make massive impacts but are still incredibly inspiring.
Stevie Wonder is definitely one of these figures. He didn't run a country, or discover something, but he did do a lot of good in his lifetime, and he showed millions of people that disability shouldn't have to hold you back, and that you can still dream big, and achieve those dreams, even when it doesn't seem possible.
This is the kind of story that children need to hear, one that tells them that they don't have to grow up to be world leaders or scientists and inventors in order to achieve great things, that they can do something as simple as pursuing love for music and still make a difference to a lot of people, and most importantly, find happiness doing so. I can't think of a more perfect message to inspire children.
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