Little People Big Dreams: Steve Irwin

In this book from the highly acclaimed and bestselling series, Little People, BIG DREAMS, you'll delve into the remarkable life of Steve Irwin, a passionate animal lover and dedicated wildlife conservationist.

As a child, little Steve had an immense fondness for animals, spending his formative years surrounded by Australia's diverse wildlife. His parents established a wildlife refuge, where Steve and his sisters actively cared for injured animals. At the tender age of nine, Steve embarked on his first crocodile capture mission, aiming to relocate the reptile to a national park for a safer, happier life. This experience ignited his love for protecting crocodiles, eventually earning him the nickname 'the crocodile hunter' as an adult. Steve shared his wildlife enthusiasm and conservation zeal through television programs, catapulting him to international fame. Leveraging his celebrity status, he became a passionate advocate for conservation. Together with his wife, Terri, he established nature reserves, expanded their wildlife refuge, initiated a charitable organization, and instilled a profound love for wildlife in their two children.

Steve Irwin emerged as one of Australia's and the world's most celebrated conservationists. Today, his family continues his extraordinary work through Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors, the conservation charity they co-founded in 2002. Steve's enduring legacy continues to inspire young animal enthusiasts and environmental advocates worldwide, motivating a new generation to safeguard the natural world and its inhabitants.

This uplifting book is adorned with stylish and whimsical illustrations and includes additional information at the end, such as a biographical timeline featuring historical photographs and an in-depth profile of this remarkable animal activist and wildlife conservationist.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biographical series tailored for children, exploring the lives of exceptional individuals, from artists and scientists to activists and designers. Despite their remarkable achievements, each of them started as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books conveys inspiring messages to children of all ages, across various formats. Board books feature simple sentences ideal for reading aloud to infants and toddlers. Hardback and paperback versions offer more extensive narratives suitable for young readers. Treasuries compile numerous dreamers' stories in a single volume, each rewritten for older children. Themed boxed gift sets allow readers to collect a curated selection of books. Activity books and journals offer additional avenues for children to connect with these role models.

Empower the next generation of exceptional individuals who will shape the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS