My Name Is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry, Mike Litwin

My Name Is Not Isabella (Isabella, #1)

by Jennifer Fosberry and Mike Litwin

A rollicking read-aloud and terrific "read-to-myself" story, full of complete with backmatter about Isabella's favorite women throughout history!
A New York Times Bestseller!
Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Ask Isabella…
She takes a wild ride—and discovers the sky's the limit!
Who Is Your Hero?
Isabella's include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley—but there's no bigger hero than Isabella's own mommy! Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery—and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self.
"This story…speaks frankly about self-identity and self affirmation as Isabella decides at the end that she is actually herself…because she possesses the best parts of all of the women she looks up to."—ForeWord Magazine
"The colorful mixed-media artwork reinforces the fanciful, upbeat tone of the book. Use this story to ignite young readers' interest in women's history." —School Library Journal
My Name Is Not Isabella is capturing hearts and awards, including:
Silver ForeWord Book of the Year Award for Picture Books
Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award
Gold Independent Publisher Book Award
Amelia Bloomer List
A great choice if looking for:
Feminist books for little girls and boys
Historical women books for kids
Supreme court justices biographies for kids

Reviewed by cherryblossommj on

5 of 5 stars

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What an incredible book! For one, I love purple and the vibrant purple radiating from out this book already make it gorgeous. But the story in itself of the inspiration through out the day that one little girl thrives on is incredible. Through out the day, Isabella tells her mother over again that her name is not Isabella, but that it is Sally, Annie, Rosa, Marie, Elizabeth or Mommy. Each person a great woman who changed the world. This book gives me goose bumps as for once we have a great fun book about imagination that is inspirational and more than just silly. From Sally Ride traveling into space to Annie Oakley in the west, Rosa Parks on the bus, Marie Curie in the lab, Elizabeth Blackwell as a doctor and even plain Mommy... there are great ideals for this little girl to dream about and aspire to in her future.

I love this book! I love that at the end of the day there is section in the back of the book with portraits and more information on the women of character that can influence more study when intrigued. I think this is a great book for any girl, but would be fabulous for homeschool as well as an inspiration.

*Thanks to April Sirianni of Sourcebooks for providing a copy for review.*

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  • 16 September, 2010: Reviewed