Little People, Big Dreams : Usain Bolt

Learn about the incredible life of Usain Bolt, the heroic runner famous for being as fast as a bolt of lightning.

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Usain Bolt.

Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketeer and sprinter from a young age. His speed was noticed by coaches, and by the age of 14, he was wowing fans with his lightning speed. He took the world by storm at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when he broke numerous records and he became the fastest man ever at the World Championships in 2009 with a time of 9.58 seconds. Despite the pressure and even a few off-days, Usain continued to be monumental in his achievements. Usain's story teaches us that any dream is achievable if you put your mind to it, regardless of what others may say.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books that explore 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.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Ages: 4 to 7 Years

Grades: PreK to 2

Dimensions: 9.8 in H x 8 in W