In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion-copy bestselling Little People BIG
DREAMS series discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton Formula One champion. Little
Lewis's childhood was filled with cars motorcycles and watching Formula One with his dad . On
his fifth birthday he received a remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was
h ard being the only black child there but he listened to his dad's words: 'Let your results
speak for you.' His hobby led him to go-kart racing and at the age of 10 he became the
youngest ever winner of the British cadet go-karting competition. Shortly after he began
training as a racing driving with McLaren rising through the ranks to compete at Formula One's
Grand Prix. Despite his amazing successes from breaking the record for the most triumphs in
Formula One to his knighthood Lewis has never forgotten where he came from. Today he is a
campaigner for racial justice and racial diversity in sport as well as an advocate for
positive mental health as well as environmental issues. This inspiring book features stylish
and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible racing driver's life so far.
Little 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. This 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 and paperback 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. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People BIG DREAMS!
