My Name Is Not Isabella

Download or read book My Name Is Not Isabella written by Jennifer Fosberry and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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! "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 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. A rollicking read-aloud and terrific "read-to-myself" story, 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 Jennifer Fosberry is a science geek turned children's book writer. Until recently, she worked as a project manager in Silicon Valley in the high-tech electronic field. She currently divides her time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Costa Rica with her husband and three children. Mike Litwin combines a variety of media to create scenes that serve the imagination and education of women. A graduate of the East Carolina University School of Art and Design, he plays both designer and illustrator with an often wacky, always delightful style that uniquely blends playful innocence with devilish mischief. Illustrating and telling stories for children is his passion, his entertainment, and his dream. He currently lives in Greenville, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters.

Download or read book Isabella: Girl on the Go written by Jennifer Fosberry and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller! The precocious, purple-haired traveler spends the day playing with her dad as she pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places. Isabella ends the day in her own home-sweet-home, the most wonderful place to be. Travel around the world to places like: •Pyramids of Giza •Eiffel Tower •Great Wall of China •Chichen Itza •Big Ben •Statue of Liberty

Download or read book My Name Is Not Alexander written by Jennifer Fosberry and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through his imaginative journey, Alexander discovers how great men become heroes: the roughest rider can be surprisingly gentle, a strong leader is also the most peaceful, and sometimes, being brave about what makes you different will not only help you break records, but inspire others.

Download or read book No Fuzzball! written by Isabella Kung and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious new story from debut picture book artist Isabella Kung. Fuzzball is Queen of the house. Her subjects just LOVE how she scales the tallest shelves and drags their belongings across the floor. Hear how they shout her name everywhere she goes ... "NOFUZZBALL!" But when they leave her queendom for the weekend, she questions whether she should be a more benevolent ruler.Fans of funny, lovable characters like Aaron Blabey's Pig the Pug, Mo Willems's Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, and David Shannon's No, David! will fall in love with this furry, feline despot.

Download or read book Natasha's Not My Name written by Isabella Grosso and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natasha's Not My Name introduces readers to the complex underground of the strip club industry from the perspective of a sixteen-year-old. Groomed by her cousin, supported by older dancers, and paid by strangers for lap dances, the memoir follows Isabella Grosso's adolescence and young adult years as she struggles, succeeds, and ultimately survives as a child-turned-adult with a double life. ?Natasha's Not My Name dives deep into the dark pockets of sexual abuse, suicide, drug use, exploitation, and the inner strength it takes for a wounded child to grow up to be a strong woman, and what ultimately saves her: a love for dance and the arts, and a desire to share her story to help girls in equally vulnerable situations.?Introspective, unapologetic, and brave, Natasha's Not My Name is inspirational reading for all women.

Download or read book Isabella: Artist Extraordinaire written by Jennifer Fosberry and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The plucky, purple-haired Isabella, star of the New York Times bestselling picture book series, is back and her imagination is turning her life into a wondrous work of art! In how many colors can a little girl dream? When Isabella has a day off from school, her parents suggest going somewhere special. Isabella knows that home is special, but she humors them anyway and begins to imagine places they could go, turning to some of history's most famous artists for inspiration. Perhaps they could go to The Boating Party, see Dancers In Blue, or admire The Starry Night. But can Isabella paint pictures inspiring enough to show her parents that home is actually the most wondrous place of all? Isabella: Artist Extraordinaire is the perfect gift if you're searching for artist books for children, kid artists books, or famous artist books for kids. Surprise your child with a new beloved book for birthdays, holidays, graduations, and more!

Download or read book Girl in Charge written by Jennifer Fosberry and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isabella imagines herself as a number of women who first held elected, or appointed office while she encourages her parents to hurry so that they can get to an inauguration.