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My Name is Not Isabella

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"My Name is Not Isabella" is a lovely little dialogue between a mother and daughter, wherein the daughter imagines herself as many different historical figures. It is almost in verse form, with a repetitive structure that will make it a favorite during many bedtime rituals - and the bonus section at the end with biographical information on all of the women referenced (including mom - SUCH a sweet touch) boosts the educational content and is a catalyst for further discussions with older children. The illustrations are dynamic, with many subtle touches that enhance the message. Not just for girls, the message is a wonderful one for all children about having the confidence to be all you can imagine. It's my daughter's new favorite!

A great concept for a children's book, empowering, educational, beautifully illustrated. Gives young children an introduction into the lives of brilliant, influential women who changed the course of history. Crafted so young readers can take away inspiration and older readers can take away a mini-history lesson. Not many other kids' books work on this many levels.

I know this book happens to be aimed at a younger audience, but my 12 year old daughter absolutely loves this book!

The story really lets kids (especially young girls) know that they can be anything when they grow up. The creative and visually appealing illustrations add to the inspiration of the entire book.

I enjoyed seeing the character in the story "become" real heroines. This book gives children a sense for good female role models instead of the current trend of celebrities as people to look up to in life.

I think this book will appeal to all young girls and should be considered a perfect gift for any occasion.

This book is our favorite children's book in our house. My 3 1/2 year old LOVES it and wants to read it over and over. The first time I read it, it gave me goosebumps - especially the ending. Its so sweet, I am buying copies for all of my little girl-friends. Its a beautiful book.

I would highly recommend it.

Can a little girl be an astronaut, sharp-shooter, and scientist? Isabella can, and she can do that and more all in one day. Although this book seems to be a little over my four-year-old granddaughter's head, she still loves it and asks to read it over and over. I think she enjoys taking it all in. I can almost see her little brain cogs turning as we flip through the pages. She likes the repetitiveness of "My name is not . . ." and the suspense of who the little girl will be next. The action-filled illustrations set a nice pace as the reader watches Isabella imagine her way through the day. I like what Mike Litwin does with the illustrations of Isabella's mother. He clearly works through Isabella's eyes. Even though the illustrations only reveal the mother's face once, her presence is felt throughout the book via illustrations from Isabella's perspective. The mom asks questions on every other page such as, "Then who has been sleeping in my daughters bed?" and "Then who will eat this fine breakfast I cooked?" My granddaughter likes the playful interaction between Isabella and her mother. I'm not sure which she enjoys more: When Isabella says, "I am Mommy . . . ." or when the story comes full circle and Isabella snuggles up under her blankets. Now back to the book being over my granddaughter's head. She overheard my daughter and me talking about how cool it is that Jennifer Fosberry includes short blurbs on each famous woman, including Mommy, in the back of the book. The next time my granddaughter and I read the book, she went to the back pages and asked, "What does it say about the women?"

"My Name is not Isabella" has become a firm favorite in our household, especially before bedtime. My 4.5 year-old preschooler loves the story of little Isabella who seems to be about preschool/kindergarten age. Isabella wakes up one morning and when mommy says "Good morning, Isabella. Time to get out of bed", Isabella replies that she is NOT Isabella. Instead throughout the course of the day, the little girl takes on the persona of various female role models in history, such as astronaut Sally Ride, sharpshooter Annie Oakley, activist Rosa Parks, scientist Marie Curie, doctor Elizabeth Blackwell, and last but not least Mommy:)

The illustrations are simply darling and the story itself inspires little girls [and boys] to dream big. Highly recommended!

This is the perfect gift for any girl and, also, for a mother's day gift thanking your mom for letting you dream as a child. I got teary eyed reading it in the store.

My daughter adores this book. Well written, and colorfully illustrated, it captures every dream in every little girl's imagination.

The book was extremly colorful and has a great story line. I feel this sellers books are accuretly portrayed.

This is the kind of book I want MY Isabella to read and be inspired by. The main character, Isabella, has a BIG imagination and informs her mother that she is not Isabella that morning, but rather the following historical women: Sally Ride, Annie Oakley, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, and Elizabeth Blackwell. And in the end she imagines she is perhaps the most influential woman: Mommy!

This book is a wonderful introduction to these great women in history and promotes the message that little girls can grow up to be anything they want. It also highlights the greatness of motherhood.