Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 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. ​

Sara Rhys is a freelance illustrator who lives in Scotland, and you'll usually find her in a slightly ramshackle cottage, pencil in hand. When away from her home studio Sara loves spending time outdoors, exploring new places and observing nature. She also enjoys visiting friends, cooking, gardening, reading, and other peoples' dogs. Sara has worked on a variety of children's books with publishers including Simon & Schuster, Merriam Webster, Oxford University Press, Llyfrau Broga, and What on Earth.

"A lovely addition to an already popular series, highlighting the life and legacy of Beatrix Potter in an accessible and inviting way."

--School Library Journal

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd

Pub date: 2026-02-03

Length: 32 pages