Isabella: Girl on the Go

by Jennifer Fosberry Narrated by Cris Dukehart

Overview

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 and the Statue of Liberty.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"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

School Library Journal - Audio

04/01/2016
PreS-Gr 3—Isabella, the purple-haired girl with the big imagination, is ready for a day of adventuring. When Daddy asks where his favorite little girl is, she replies, "I am not a little girl." Her identity shifts throughout the afternoon, from an archaeologist exploring the Egyptian pyramids to an artist painting a Parisian cityscape. She also becomes a warrior constructing China's Great Wall, an astronomer climbing Mayan temples, the queen of England inspecting Big Ben, and Lady Liberty defending the world's freedom. As evening approaches, she returns to the most wonderful place in the world, her home, ready to dream of tomorrow's adventures. Mike Litwin's colorful mixed-media illustrations are a perfect match for Isabella's vivacious personality. Cris Dukehart's cheery narration is complemented by the sounds of birds twittering, crickets chirping, and clocks chiming. A detailed bonus segment provides more history and information about each of the landmarks Isabella mentions. VERDICT This production is a nice introduction to some of the world's most distinctive landmarks and will complement geography units for the youngest audiences.—Anne Bozievich, Friendship Elementary School, Glen Rock, PA

Kirkus Reviews

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)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175545310
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	01/19/2016
Series:	Isabella
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	Up to 4 Years

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