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Isabella

This series chronicles the life and adventures of a young woman navigating the complexities of family secrets and societal expectations in her era. Readers follow her journey from adolescence to adulthood, marked by romantic entanglements, personal challenges, and a quest for self-discovery. The narratives are steeped in richly drawn historical settings, offering a glimpse into the lives and intrigues of aristocratic society. Expect a compelling heroine striving to assert herself against the odds and find genuine love.

Isabella
My Name is Not Isabella
Isabella: Artist Extraordinaire

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  • The plucky, purple-haired Isabella, star of the New York Timesbestselling 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 themanyway 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
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    A 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 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. "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 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

    My Name is Not Isabella
  • Isabella

    • 32 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
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    Isabella is up early and ready to go, but her parents say it is not time to leave yet, so she tries to command her parents to leave earlier by imagining herself as various female leaders

    Isabella