My Name Is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? - Jennifer Fosberry

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