This is another great read in a fantastic children's book series. It continues to add some biography reads into the children's non-fiction book world. Marilyn Monroe is such a unique woman and has one interesting story to tell. It was nice seeing her get her chance to shine in this series.

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. ( )

I learned a lot about Marilyn that I didn’t already know which was nice. However, this book glosses over most of her life. It makes it feel like she was always happy-go-lucky. There was nothing about her many marriages, or even her death. And I think kids might get confused because they mention her first marriage and just say the guy left to work for the marines. No more closure than that. I liked this book, but it could have been done better. ( )

Little People, BIG DREAMS

This is a good overview of the life of a woman who survived foster care and a too early marriage to become someone many people admired. I had no idea that she had formed her own production company before the age of thirty. As is appropriate for a book aimed to young folk, any disheartening aspects of her life are simply not mentioned.
Like all of the books in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series which I've read, I loved it!
The illustrations by Ana Albero are eye-catching and very well done. The language of the text is suitable for reading to young people and excellent for ESL.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you! ( )

Marilyn Monroe
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

I love these great books for kids! Informative and interesting! I always have been a big admirer of Marilyn. I was so eager to get this book! I was wondering how it would address so many issues. Like all the books in the series, it did it tastefully and in a way kids could understand.

This told the positive side of Marilyn's nature. Her drive to succeed when odds were against her. From orphanage and foster homes, failed marriage, to model, scandal, and finally a star. It showed how she worked hard to learn to sing, dance, and act, and even look the part by coloring her hair. She also changed her name. Once a star, she opened her own studio!

The end shows the real pictures of her and more facts about her life. This is a great book for fans or kids interested in Marilyn. It's geared toward younger kids but I enjoyed it! ;)

The art was pleasant and appealing. It followed the story nicely. I thought the cute little dog was a nice touch.

I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this delightful book! The world is a sadder place without the bright and beautiful Marilyn! ( )