Little People, Big Dreams: Advent Calendar Book Collection: 2026 Edition

Enjoy the countdown to Christmas like never before with this inspiring collection of 24 mini books!

Collected together in a beautiful hardback case and tie ribbon, each day children can feel the magic of Christmas as they unwrap a new story. Perfect for reading independently or together, uncover the true stories of musicians, authors, designers, and change-makers from throughout history who dared to follow their dreams.

With a mini book from the bestselling biography series hidden behind every door, this unique advent calendar can be returned to all year long. Written by author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, children will uncover inspiring stories of kindness, resilience, determination, and courage.

Discover the incredible lives of bold little dreamers across a host of professions:

• Singers and performer, such as Rihanna, Freddie Mercury, and Beyoncé.
• Changemakers and activists such as Michelle Obama, Harriet Tubman, and Louis Braille.
• Athletes such as Chris Hoy, David Beckham, and Pele.
• Writers such as William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien.

. . . and many more!

This ultimate advent calendar collection introduces children to the lives of dreamers. From music to inventions and sport to art, each mini book holds a story waiting to be uncovered that will inspire and delight this festive season.

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.

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

"...cute and quirky..."--USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."--Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history."--Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"...[an] extraordinary series..."--TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..."--Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..."--NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'"--Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 768
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 17.18h x 11.66w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781805704676
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. 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. ​