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My Name Is Not Isabella

September 29, 2008 by Lauren

Almost every afternoon, my daughter dresses up like a princess. When I call her name, she often responds, “Mom, I am Cinderella (or Ariel, or Sleeping Beauty, etc…). Isabella’s mom has the same problem at her house. However, Isabella has much higher aspirations!

In My Name is Not Isabella, Isabella spends the day pretending to be great women from the past. The author does an excellent job of integrating the roles of these women into Isabella’s every day life, and the illustrations are delightfully engaging.

The story alone is wonderful, but the book also opens the door for learning and fun. The back of the book includes short biographical information for each of the famous women as well as resources that will enable you to find out more. My Name is Not Isabella sends the message that girls can change the world, and I especially appreciate that the book includes Isabella wanting to be a Mommy. What an important, world-changing role that is!

My Name is Not Isabella is one of the best new children’s books that I have seen in a while. I highly recommend it to any of you who know a special little girl. I plan to enjoy this book with my little princess for years to come!

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She dreamed of being Jane Pauley, but she is so happy to be the mommy of two children who are now dreaming of their own futures . Lauren blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

Filed Under: 5 Star Reads, Easy Readers, Lauren, Picture Books

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Comments

  1. Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) says

    September 29, 2008 at 12:31 am

    That sounds like such a fabulous book. I love how it incorporates great women from the past. I am definitely going to pick up a copy.

  2. Sandra says

    September 29, 2008 at 12:43 am

    I’ll keep this in mind for gifts. It sounds wonderful.

  3. Shauna says

    September 29, 2008 at 1:05 am

    I just had to share that I laughed when I read this book’s title, as my daughter’s name is Isabelle but is frequently called Isabella, much to her chagrin.

  4. Lori says

    September 29, 2008 at 7:12 am

    This sounds great!! Can’t wait to check it out. I’ve written it down on my “Kids’ Books List” so I’ll remember . . . Thanks!

  5. Michelle says

    September 29, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    This book sounds wonderful. I will definitely check it out. It may just be the gift I give for Christmas to all the little girls I know! Thanks for the recommendation!

  6. Miss Muddle says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:37 am

    Will definitely be checking this one out. Your site is a great discovery.

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