Award-Winning Entrepreneurship
Book for Kids
“Highly recommended”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
From an Idea to Lego
Today, LEGO is one of the biggest toy companies in the world, but a long time ago, a Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, started with just an idea. Find out more about LEGO’s origins, those famous bricks, and their other inventive toys and movie ventures in this illustrated nonfiction book!
“The perfect book for little LEGO lovers who want to go beyond sticking bricks. In short, Lowey Bundy Sichol’s books are brilliant and inspiring for inventors and innovators.”
RED TRICYCLE REVIEWS
“This is a fun, informative series that introduces young readers to the world of business, entrepreneurship, and marketing through easily understood and nicely presented concepts and the exciting histories of some of the biggest companies in the world.”
WORD SPELUNKING BLOG
“I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it to just about anyone and everyone…. This book goes beyond that simple story of how it came to be. It also includes plenty of informational text that focuses on business and economics.”
BECKY’S BOOK BLOG
- 2019 Junior Library Guild Gold Selection
- 2019 Best Children’s Book by Red Tricycle
- 2020 Best STEM Book by University of Nebraska Kearney
- 2020 Best STEM Book by National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
- 2021-2022 Battle of the Books, State of Wisconsin
From an Idea to Disney
The Walt Disney Company is the biggest entertainment company in the world but a long time ago, brothers Walt and Roy Disney started out with just an idea. Find out more about Disney’s history, the business, and the brand in this illustrated nonfiction book.
“Inspirational fare.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS
“A phenomenal book.”
A GOOD REID BLOG
“Inspiring, honest and interesting…From An Idea books are the kind of books that create young entrepreneurs and inventors. It clearly illustrates the road to success, the good and the bad. Kids will be inspired to believe that anything is truly possible. They will also learn that things will not just be handed to them. Rather things they really want will take work, will be earned and that in the end all that hard work and perseverance will pay off! I love this series SO much!”
MRS. MOMMY BOOK NERD BOOK REVIEWS
- 2020 Best Children’s Book Council book
- 2020 International Literacy Association Book
- 2020-2021 Horned Toad Award
- 2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Award master list
- 2021-2022 Great Texas Mosquito List
From Idea to Google
Today, Google is the most popular search engine and the most visited website in the world. But a long time ago, two college friends, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, started out with just an idea. Find out more about Google’s history, the business, and the brand in this illustrated nonfiction book that inspired the entire series!
“Highly recommended for readers with an interest in technology, programming, and successful entrepreneurs.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“There was much to love about this book! While there are books that are in the “Who was/ What was” series, this series is a wonderful concept in bringing biographies and business thinking together. … With simple language, a manner of storytelling approach, the author introduces concepts of grass-root marketing, patents, market research and innovation.”
STACKINGBOOKS.COM
“Young readers, especially those who have an entrepreneurial spirit, will enjoy reading.”
Kristi’s Book Nook
- 2020 Best Children’s Book Awarded by Bank Street College of Education, Children’s Book Committee
From an Idea to Nike
From an Idea to Nike is a fully-illustrated look into how Nike stepped up its sneaker game to become the most popular athletic brand in the world. Find out where the name Nike came from and how the famous swoosh became the signature logo. Explore the ways Nike expanded marketing from running to basketball, soccer, golf, and beyond!
“This enjoyable informational text is a great purchase for schools.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“A great fit for middle-graders who are interested in Nike, biographies, business and pop culture.”
GLASS OF WINE, GLASS OF MILK, BLOG
“Brilliant and inspiring for inventors and innovators.”
RED TRICYCLE
Cookie Queen
Cookie Queen tells the true story of 11-year-old Kathleen King who sets out to make the perfect chocolate-chip cookie that one day, is the inspiration behind the world-renowned TATE’S BAKE SHOP® cookie! Included in the back is a special cookie recipe from Kathleen – one that she used to make with her beloved father, Tate.
“Important lessons of patience, hard work and following your dreams are coupled with beautiful illustrations.”
TBR Newsmedia Book review
“A great fit for middle-graders who are interested in Nike, biographies, business and pop culture.”
Book Room Reviews
“Brilliant and inspiring for inventors and innovators.”
Chat with Vera book review
Idea Makers
“Inspiring stories of successful 21st-century women.”
Kirkus Reviews
“These motivating stories would be a good addition to a middle school or high school’s library collection.”
School Library Journal
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