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Captain Tom Moore

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara author Christophe Jacques illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Published:29th Sep '20

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Captain Tom Moore cover

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Captain Tom Moore, the veteran who raised over £30 million for the NHS during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. By buying a copy of this book, you are making a donation of 3% of the cover price to NHS Charities Together.

‘Teach your kids the power of determination by showing them Captain Sir Tom Moore’s picture book biography’ —The Metro
‘A fun book to read with your children, to remind them that no dream is ever too big!’
—OK! Magazine
'... gorgeously illustrated and beautifully rendered ode to the great man himself...' —Yorkshire Reporter
 
Once there was a humble boy from Yorkshire called Tom, who was born with his feet firmly on the ground. His determination and courage saw him and his comrades through the worst crisis the world had ever known: World War Two. So when a new crisis struck in 2020, just before his 100th birthday, Captain Tom knew just what to do. Aiming to raise £1,000 for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden, his story soon became known all over the world, with people donating so much that he quickly raised over £30 million! Captain Tom’s story shows us that, by coming together, we can dream bigger than ever, and that when the going gets tough, you just have to keep on walking.
 
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 Captain’s life.

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.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of...

‘Teach your kids the power of determination by showing them Captain Sir Tom Moore’s picture book biography’ -- The Metro
‘A fun book to read with your children, to remind them that no dream is ever too big!’ -- OK! Magazine
‘A gorgeous present’ -- Kate Lawler * [on-air] Virgin Radio Drivetime *
'Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully rendered ode to the great man himself' -- Yorkshire Reporter
'Current, inspirational and charming, this reading book is a heart-warming must for curious little ears.’ -- Closer

ISBN: 9780711262072

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages

Illustrated Edition