Featured Women: Small And Large Collection
Despite the fact that in the 21st century the fight against inequality between women and men continues, and that there have been more prominent men in different fields than women throughout history, there has also been a place for them in outstanding history .
And this is what the Alba publishing house has wanted to express with this series of titles called Small and Large Collection. Titles that will lead children to meet the different women who, for one cause or another, were highlighted throughout history.
Small and Large Collection
Women who made their dreams come true. This is how the titles included in this fantastic collection could be defined. A series of books for both boys and girls today to learn about the importance and figure of women throughout history.
It is also a great tool to make the little ones understand that, with effort and struggle, they can achieve everything they set out to do.
To begin the collection, the Alba publishing house published only a few titles. However, with the success they achieved, they decided to expand the series. At present, there are 23 books that make up the Small and Large Collection.
All of them have been written by the same author, María Isabel Sánchez Vegara, but illustrated by several different illustrators, all of them also women.
All titles are recommended for the same ages; From the age of five, the little ones will be able to enjoy these fantastic stories. The importance of them lies in their illustrations, although it is true that each illustration is supported by a small text that does not usually occupy more than two lines.
In this way, children will also be able to let their imagination run wild and place themselves within the scene of the book by having such careful illustrations.
What women’s stories can we find in this collection?
Writers, dressmakers, scientists or painters. These books do not include within them the typical story of princesses where the woman is saved by a man. Among their pages we will find completely the opposite: realistic stories, of women who were even more so. Fighters, who with their effort and their dreams went very far.
Coco Chanel, Agatha Christie, Audrey Hepburn or Frida Kahlo are some of the women that make up this fascinating collection that will not leave children or adults indifferent.
Next, we will tell you a little more about what you can find in these books in a selection of some titles.
Gloria Fuertes
Within the Small and Large Collection , Gloria Fuertes is the only Spanish woman. Outstanding poet with whom many generations have enjoyed with her funny and bizarre children’s poetry books.
Throughout its pages, we will be able to know how Gloria Fuerte fought for her ideals, ideals that were not yet established at the time of the 20th century, such as feminism, free love or environmentalism.
Jane Goodall in the Small and Large Collection
Jane Goodall has always stood out for her love for nature and, more specifically, for chimpanzees. His dream was to travel to Tanzania and be able to carry out research on these animals.
And Jane did not hesitate for a moment and made her dream come true. Through the pages of the book, we will meet the greatest expert on chimpanzees in history, as Jane Goodall practically lived with them for a few years of her life.
Marie Curie
Women also dreamed and dream of being scientists. And they can get it. This is the message that Alba publishing house wants to show with the publication of Marie Curie’s biography.
Noted for being the first woman in history to receive two Nobel Prizes, for being the first woman with a Ph.D. in Science and for being a University professor. Considered one of the most inspiring women in modern science, her pages include a fascinating life dedicated to research, as well as all the dreams and achievements she achieved.
Coco Chanel
When we talk about Coco Chanel we are talking about a symbol of freedom for women. Coco revolutionized the world of fashion: shortened the height of skirts, gave a masculine touch to some styles or eliminated the corset so used in its time.
