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Amelia And Eleanor Go For A Ride

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As the parent of a curious 5-year-old, I've been disappointed by the scarcity of historical and biographical books aimed at very young children. My daughter had an interest in Amelia Earhart since she first saw her "red plane" at the Smithsonian, so I took a gamble and bought this book for her at Christmas time...and she loved it. In fact, she liked it so much that she's insisted on giving it to several of her girl friends as gifts. It was a big hit with them as well. In fact a couple of their mothers have asked me where I got it (Amazon, of course), and whether the author has written any other children's books.

The story is simple, fun, historical, and symbolically significant (without being didactic or political). The black and white illustrations are interesting to look at, and very detailed (even the pattern on the White House china in the background is historically accurate).

With their colorful personalities, and the strength to defy cultural expectations, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt make great role models for little girls -- and it doesn't hurt for them to understand that the freedoms they will surely take for granted in their lives were won for all of us by women like these.

This is a really wonderful adventure book that is based on a true story about two famous women in history, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. It tells the story of a special night when Amelia Earhart took the First Lady of the United States flying in an airliner over Washington, D.C. The illustrations, in mostly black and white, are elegant and add to the wonderful look of this book. Let your imagination soar, and fly with Amelia and Eleanor on a starry night!

This book discusses a little-known newspaper bite about the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart. They both find the male-dominated formal dinner not to their liking and slip away for a quiet flight over D.C. The book does a good job of showing how well-rounded both of these women were. They could be serious when they had to be, but would much rather break away for a little fun. Also, this book shows that these women were fundamentally the same as every other woman in the country. The only thing that distinguished them was the positions they held; Eleanor being the First Lady and Amelia being a woman and a pilot. I picked this book up in the bookstore to just take a look and ended up sitting down to read the whole thing! The pictures bring the words to life and will delight both parent and child.

This interesting book is about two extraordinary women and what they did one night together. In 1933, there was a special dinner party at the White House. The First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, invited the first lady of aviation, Mrs. Amelia Earhart. During the dinner, Amelia told a thrilling story about one night when she was flying in the dark sky. Inspired by this story, Amelia and Eleanor then decided to take a short flight to Baltimore and back. Eleanor was thrilled with the flight.

This book captures the spirit and friendship between these two unique women. It is rare to find a children's book that is both historical and interesting for young readers. I recommend this fantastic book.

"Amelia and Eleanor were birds of a feather. Eleanor was outspoken and determined. So was Amelia. Amelia was daring and liked to try things other women wouldn't even consider. Eleanor was the very same..." So begins Pam Munoz Ryan's marvelous picture book adventure, Amelia And Eleanor Go For A Ride. These two famous "birds" were Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, and Amelia Earhart, world famous aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Based on an actual event, using newpaper accounts, diaries, and book transcripts, Ms Ryan tells the intriguing story of how these two friends ditched a White House dinner party one April night in 1933, and ignoring protests from the Secret Service took a daring night flight from Washington to Baltimore and back. Her easy to read and engaging text is exciting and entertaining. Brian Selznick's vivid black and white pencil illustrations have the look of old photographs, and capture the story beautifully. Together both word and art present a well researched, thrilling story, rich in many authentic details, and includes an Author's Note and actual picture to enhance this wonderful event. Perfect for youngsters 6-10, Amelia And Eleanor Go For A Ride transports the reader back in time when flying, especially night flight was new, and let's you tag along on a once in a lifetime adventure as history is made.

This is one of the most charming stories I have ever owned. It is even better because it is based in reality with the contrast of dream like illustrations. It has the wonderful qualities of one of those sweet and magical black and white movies. My five year old wants me to read it to her again and again. Between this book and select I Love Lucy episodes I am showing her, she is realizing that black and white media can be relevant to her. It doesn't have to be color and have a special effect to be great. A wonderful book that adults will fall in love with as much as children.

The book I read was Amelia & Eleanor Go for a Ride. The illustrations were black and white. Eleanor was the president's wife. Amelia was a pilot. The illustrator had put good details in his drawings. I like this book because it was historical.

This is a cute historical novel for young children, although be warned that it is not completely accurate. The end of the book gives the true story at a higher reading level than the book. The illustrations are fun and entertaining. I especially liked that the illustrator used black and white to stay true to the time period.

Before I read this book, I didn't know much about either of these women. I also couldn't see how you could compare them. But after reading it I realized that these women are indeed alike. They both love to be different, and to do out-of-the-ordinary things. The book has them going on 2 adventures together, each doing the things they love. During these adventures they wear their evening dresses. It is a great story about two amazing women.

Lovely book for children perhaps between 6 and 10, with lots of wonderful illustrations.

I ordered this after finding it by accident on the internet - for my two daughters - Amelia and Eleanor!