THE LITTLE BOOKS OF THE LITTLE BRONTËS by Sara O'Leary & Briony May Smith
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Author: Sara O’Leary
Illustrator: Briony May Smith
Tender, atmospheric, and quietly inspiring, The Little Books of the Little Brontës is a beautiful true story about imagination, sibling creativity, and the power of storytelling.
Many years ago, four siblings - Charlotte Brontë, Branwell Brontë, Emily Brontë, and Anne Brontë - lived with their father in a small house on the windswept Yorkshire moors. Their lives were often marked by loss, and their physical world was limited. But inside their minds, anything was possible.
Hungry for stories, the children read everything they could find - poems, novels, myths, and histories. When they were given a set of toy soldiers, their imaginations ignited. They began writing and illustrating their own tiny handmade books, filling them with epic adventures and fantastical worlds - a creative passion that would shape their lives forever.
Written by Sara O’Leary and illustrated with warmth and beauty by Briony May Smith, this gentle introduction to the Brontës celebrates childhood creativity and the quiet beginnings of great writers. A cosy, accessible introduction to famous literary figures, with lush illustrations that capture imagination and atmosphere.
Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and young creatives, The Little Books of the Little Brontës is a lovely reminder that big stories often begin in small, handmade books - and curious minds.