My Name Is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Contributor(s): Fosberry, Jennifer (Author), Litwin, Mike (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1402243952 ISBN-13: 9781402243950 Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - General - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - United States |
Dewey: FIC |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 440 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 11.2" W x 8.6" L (1.00 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
Awards: NAPPA Gold Awards, Winner, Ages 6 & Up, 2010 Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2012 Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Primary, 2012 Delaware Diamonds Award, Nominee, Grades K-2, 2011 |
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 27 Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2010 Publishers Weekly 08/16/2010 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 140218 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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... 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: A great choice if looking for: |
Contributor Bio(s): Litwin, Mike: - Mike Litwin is an award-winning illustrator who combines oil glazing, color pencil, collage, and other mixed media to create scenes that serve the imagination and education of children.Fosberry, Jennifer: - Jennifer Fosberry is a science geek turned children's book writer. After running away to Costa Rica for a few years, she returned to the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and three children to read, write, and try to get out of doing housework. |
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