Isabella: Girl on the Go

by Jennifer Fosberry

Overview

Recognition for My Name Is Not Isabella:
• National Parenting Publications Gold Award
• Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award
• Silver ForeWord Book of the Year Award for Picture Books
• Gold Independent Publisher Book Award
• Amelia Bloomer List

Praise for the award-winning My Name Is Not Isabella

"Perfect for kids who are constantly imagining what they want to be when they grow up."
-Momtrends

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402276484
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	02/24/2012
Series:	Isabella Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	30 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Fosberry first visited the Statue of Liberty as a child with her Girl Scout troop and climbed to the top of El Castillo on her honeymoon. She has waved to Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower on her way to Rome and glanced toward the Great Wall of China from Taiwan. And while the Great Pyramids are still a mystery she hopes to discover one day, she is always comfortable at home. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, three children, and a little dog that keeps her company while she works on her next book.

Mike Litwin combines a variety of media to create scenes that serve the imagination and education of children. 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.

Editorial Reviews

"I would recommend Isabella: Girl on the Go to any family who loves learning about the world around them and getting their kid’s excited about it as well!" — A Mom’s Take

"My kids’ new favorite bedtime story." — Heavenly Savings

"Will encourage younger readers to make their own dreams and travels in their own ways." — Deseret News

"Encourage young readers to dream big and introduce them to female role models." — Mercury News

"From the Eiffel Tower to the Sphinx, this newest book teaches your little one all about the wonders of the world in an entertaining and amusing way." — Tiny Green Mom

"A wonderful empowering collection of books, and one we’ll continue to highly recommend." — Lit for Kids

"A pleasant enough journey with a satisfying ending." — School Library Journal

"If I had read this book as a kid, I would probably be a much more avid traveler than I am now." — Second Bookshelf on the Right

"The children were captivated. I'm not sure what we enjoyed more - the pictures, Isabella's imagination, or her personality." — Hott Books

"It is a story the kids will want to read again and again." — Living Life: Hannah Style

"What an inspiring book for children. This book encourages children to travel and to fulfill their dreams. " — Multi-Testing Mommy

"Take Fosberry’s super story and mix in the wonderfully whimsical artwork from Litwin and you’ve got your ticket to ride." — Good Reads with Ronna

"I think it’s great because of the amazing pictures, Fosbery’s unique writing style, and because of how educational the story really is. " — Giveaway Blogdom

"Another good book for children." — It’s All About Books

"Fun and education, I love it! I hope that Jennifer Fosberry and illustrator Mike Litwin will continue to bring more educational fun in the future." — Creative Madness

"This is a picture book for those who love to dream big and live life to the fullest or simply those that would like to pass that along to their own children. It’s also a fantastic resource for helping to share the concepts around imaginative play and especially helpful for those that struggle with that concept." — There’s a Book

"A very cute picture box filled with puns that will delight the child and the adult that reads it with them." — Journey of a Bookseller

"[A] wonderful story about a determined and motivated little girl with big dreams for her future." — Sippy Cup Mom

"I like that this book is entertaining but at the same time educational as it teaches about places around the world such as the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and the Great Wall of China." — Our Growing Garden

"The tiny heroine’s vicarious adventures unfold in the course of a lighthearted repartee between parent and child." — New York Journal of Books

"Isabella is a purple-haired girl with an out-of-this-world imagination and boundless energy." — Wrapped in Foil

"Follow along with Isabella as she imagines everyday spots like a sandbox to be exotic locales like the desert and pyramids of Egypt." — Working Mother

"Isabella’s characteristic ingenuity blossoms in this creative tale that encourages readers to give their imaginations free rein." — Kirkus Reviews

"A great read which is fun and educational at the same time – prefect for little girls and little boys too." — My R and R Space

"A playful introduction to some of the world’s man-made wonders, starring Isabella, the little girl whose fabulous imagination leads the way." — Scholastic Parent & Child

"I really can't say enough about how much I love the fact that Jennifer Fosberry books are easy to read picture books that educate. " — Just Another Blog

"Isabella is a girl with a HUGE imagination that keeps each page interesting and fun." — Susan Heim on Parenting

"Introduce your children to some of the world’s greatest wonders, such as the Egyptian pyramids and the Great Wall of China, with Isabella: Girl on the Go." — Bay Area Parent

From the Publisher

This is a must-own book for all families.”

Night Owl Reviews

Fuels young readers’ imaginations…Isabella never leaves her backyard, yet ventures into the world and creates her own adventures.”

Examiner.com

The impetuous Isabella returns (My Name Is Not Isabella, 2010), offering readers a whirlwind tour of the globe. A leisurely day of helping her father with yard work becomes a glorious adventure for the pint-sized explorer. Fosberry's tale unfolds as an afternoon-long conversation between father and child. With each request Isabella's father makes for her assistance with a project, the imaginative tot saucily explains why she couldn't possibly help. Isabella's sandbox play soon becomes the work of an aspiring archeologist searching for lost tombs, while her tree fort becomes a Mayan temple, perfect for observing the constellations. Isabella's father eagerly participates in his daughter's whimsical game. His wry responses to Isabella's grandiose proclamations are sprinkled with droll humor that will entertain readers both young and old. Fosberry adeptly captures children's endearing ability to re-imagine their world through creative play. Litwin's vivacious illustrations convey Isabella's endless capacity for invention. His color-laden pictures illuminate Isabella's imaginings, artfully transforming a commonplace landscape into the wonders of the world. Informative end pages contain pictures and descriptions of the places featured in the text. Isabella's characteristic ingenuity blossoms in this creative tale that encourages readers to give their imaginations free rein. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews