Sara O'Leary

A beautifully illustrated children’s book about stories, imagination, creativity, and being yourself. This was just charming to read! If I ever have kids I want to read this to them. 💜

The Little Books of the LIttle Brontes was an ARC from the publisher. i was happy it avoided being "dumbed down". Publishers Weekly called it, "deeply sensitive",and it manages to be accurate and sufficiently upbeat for children. The little Brontes grew up isolated among the somber, desolate moors and naturally had to create their own entertainment. Hence the titular little books, that they each wrote in tiny print for their toy soldiers to read. I loved the illustrations.

This is a book of history made alive as O'Leary tells the story of the Brontë children. The text is written for the younger crowd but includes more detailed information at the back for parents. My only complaint would be that although it's mentioned that they lived in a parsonage it's not explained what that means. i.e. their father was an Anglican minister. The illustrations are beautifully done and really make this book appealing.

This is a great book about diverse families. There are families with two dads, two moms, and lots of other scenarios: foster care, grandparent and grandchild, divorced parents, multiracial families. The list goes on.

Illustrations are great. Overall, light and cute.