In this book from the creative series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Mary Kom, one of the world's greatest boxers. Mary grew up in a village in the northeastern part of India. Her family had very little, and there was no money for toys, so she had fun playing sports and running outside. When she discovered boxing, she knew it was the sport for her. Despite her father's doubts, who believed boxing was only for boys, Mary, with hard training and self-belief, proved she belonged in the ring. She won six world championships and earned the nickname "Magnificent Mary." Besides titles and medals, she opened a boxing academy for young athletes, became a member of parliament, and campaigned for animal rights. In 2020, she was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, one of the highest distinctions in India. This powerful book includes stylish and original illustrations and additional elements at the end, such as a timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the award-winning boxer.

The series Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biographical series for children that explores the lives of extraordinary people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved amazing things, yet each started life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in various formats. The board books are written in simple sentences, ideal for reading to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions feature expanded stories for early readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasury brings a plethora of visionaries together in a single volume. There is also the option to collect select books by theme in gift sets. Activity books and a journal offer even more ways for children to engage with these role models. Inspire the next generation of outstanding individuals to change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Pages: 32, Publication Year: 1017, Dimensions: 19.5x19.5cm