{"product_id":"tim-peake-hardcover","title":"Tim Peake - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sanchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElif Balta Parks\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the inspiring story of Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and walk in space. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLittle Tim grew up with a love of adventure. When he was a teenager, he piloted a plane for the first time, and discovered he was a natural. He joined the British Army, and by training hard, he became a brilliant pilot. One day, he saw the European Space Agency (ESA) was looking for astronauts. Tim was chosen from thousands of applicants, and in 2015 he blasted off into space, becoming the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book introduces children to Tim's incredible career, showing how a boy who looked to the stars grew up to become a helicopter pilot, flight instructor, hotshot test pilot, and space hero. His involvement in many education programmes since has encouraged children to learn more about space and science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy following his passion, Tim has flown higher than he could ever have dreamed, \u003cb\u003e inspiring the next generation of scientists and explorers\u003c\/b\u003e to reach for the stars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis exciting book also features\u003cb\u003e dynamic illustrations \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e extra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the astronaut's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLittle 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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 versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect praise for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"...cute and quirky...\"--\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eDolly Parton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.\"--Buzzfeed, in praise of \u003ci\u003eRuPaul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.\"--\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eFrida Kahlo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...[an] extraordinary series...\"--TheEverymom, in praise of \u003ci\u003eMindy Kaling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people...\"--\u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eVincent Van Gogh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...handled in an age appropriate way...\"--Parents.com, in praise of \u003ci\u003eAmanda Gorman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...particularly great for this age...\"--\u003ci\u003eNY Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003ePrince\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'\"--\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, in praise of \u003ci\u003eKamala Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​\u003cb\u003eElif Balta Parks\u003c\/b\u003e is a Turkish illustrator living in the UK. A self-described cheese lover, hamster admirer, and chocolate connoisseur, Elif holds a degree in business and studied Fine Art before embarking on her illustration career. In her work, she strives to achieve bright, cheerful illustrations that capture the joy of childhood. As long as there is a warm chair, some tea and a cat, she's happy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.3 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57193620439345,"sku":"9781805703389","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/bjfCM4YAsh9781805703389.webp?v=1793321754","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/tim-peake-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}