My Name Is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781402243950)

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

Author: Jennifer Fosberry
ISBN-10: 1402243952
ISBN-13: 9781402243950
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.20w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 140218 / My Name Is Not Isabella

Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 27
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2010
Publishers Weekly 08/16/2010