Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies

#1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts brings young readers a stunning nonfiction picture book that highlights the female patriots of the American Revolution. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Diane Goode, Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies reveals the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes.

Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these women's courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the founding fathers to make this a country that "remembered the ladies."

This compelling book, based on the author's acclaimed work for adults, Founding Mothers, includes a rich time line, biographies, an author's note, and additional web resources in the back matter.

Parents and educators looking for a more in-depth book beyond the Rosie Revere and Rad Women series will welcome Founding Mothers.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/28/2014
ISBN: 9780060780029
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.20w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/18/2013
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2013
Booklist 12/15/2013 pg. 35
School Library Journal 01/01/2014 pg. 117
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 196 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 164711 / Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
Reading Level: 6.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1