Van klein tot groots: David Bowie. Tekst: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Illustraties: Ana Albero.

Mijn favoriete reeks ‘Van klein tot groots’ is niet meer. Is niet meer langer de reeks van kleine meisjes met grote dromen die uitgroeien tot belangrijke vrouwen die de wereld verander(d)en. Vanaf nu is het een reeks over personen in de plaats van over vrouwen. Wat ik een geweldig idee vind: gender is zo gedateerd.

Helemaal passend is het dat de eerste man in de reeks, David Bowie, in feite geen man was. Toch niet ‘gewoon maar’ een man. Bowie was Bowie, helemaal zichzelf en dat was zijn kracht. Zoals je kan lezen in dit prachtige 10de deeltje.

De vlotte tekst is zoals vanouds van Vegara. De prachtige, kleurrijke, retro aandoende illustraties zijn deze keer van Ana Albero. Hun samenwerking maakt dit boek tot een pareltje! Net als elk deeltje in deze schitterende serie trouwens.

Bowie is een super inspirerende artiest, fijn dan dat jong én oud hem op deze manier (opnieuw) leren kennen! ( )

How little David became Ziggy Stardust and made music that was out of this world. ( )

This entry into the charming Little People, BIG DREAMS series takes a look the life of singer David Bowie. From a young age, Bowie was interested in music. His mind overflowed with creative ideas and connections. He learned to play the saxophone, and spent time with several bands. After that, Bowie went solo, using his creativity to become one of music's greatest artists. He also charmed (or frightened) an entire generating of kids as King Jareth in the classic fantasy flick Labyrinth. The end of the book contains a more detailed look at Bowie's life, using language suited for much older readers. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great! I read this with my cubs. We love this series! Highly recommended!

***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. ( )

This book introduced me to David Bowie. This series may be targeted for children, but it can also please a grown-up reader and make them get intrigued about the titular person. I loved how the book highlights that it is okay to be different. That is a very valuable message for children (and adults). The only thing I felt missing in this book was some footnote on what songs were being referenced.

Note - I received a free digital copy of the book from the publisher. This has not influenced my review in any way. ( )

https://shawjonathan.com/2019/09/03/ruby-reads-15-plus-round-faced-bowie/ ( )