The 26th president of the United States was a strong and clever man who could handle almost everything-except his eldest child, Alice. Alice Roosevelt was an independent, outspoken young woman during a time when women were supposed to be conventional and reserved. Whether it was riding a pig, keeping a pet snake, or driving a car-and speeding!-Alice did what she wanted to. When her father told she had to obey his rules while she lived under his roof, Alice decided to spend her time on top of the roof! Readers will enjoy author Leslie Kimmelman's factual and affectionate look at a free spirit who caught the attention of a nation in the early years of the twentieth century. Kimmelman juxtaposes Alice's antics with the achievements of her father-from his creation of our national parks system to his successful efforts at diplomacy-yet all the while, demonstrates a tender bond between the two. Adam Gustavson's illustrations perfectly capture the humor of the story and the strong personalities of its characters while placing the story within its proper historical context.
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Mind Your Manners, Alice Roosevelt!
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September 01, 2009
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The 26th president of the United States was a strong and clever man who could handle almost everything-except his eldest child, Alice. Alice Roosevelt was an independent, outspoken young woman during a time when women were supposed to be conventional and reserved. Whether it was riding a pig, keeping a pet snake, or driving a car-and speeding!-Alice did what she wanted to. When her father told she had to obey his rules while she lived under his roof, Alice decided to spend her time on top of the roof! Readers will enjoy author Leslie Kimmelman's factual and affectionate look at a free spirit who caught the attention of a nation in the early years of the twentieth century. Kimmelman juxtaposes Alice's antics with the achievements of her father-from his creation of our national parks system to his successful efforts at diplomacy-yet all the while, demonstrates a tender bond between the two. Adam Gustavson's illustrations perfectly capture the humor of the story and the strong personalities of its characters while placing the story within its proper historical context.
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What to Do About Alice
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Reader reviewed by Rita Lorraine Hubbard, The Original H.I.R. (Historical Investigative Reporter)
If you're looking for a lively slice of history and a lot of laughs, read the delightful historical picture book, Mind Your Manners, Alice Roosevelt, by Leslie Kimmelman.
Kimmelman takes on a theme as old as time itself--about a lovable young woman is much too rambunctious to mind her manners--and delivers an unforgettable picture book. She offers side-splitting details about Alice's independent personality, and how President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt interacts with this head-strong daughter on a day-to-day basis. In fact, we learn as much about Teddy Roosevelt as we do about Alice. We learn that he can handle sickness, war, grave decisions and even world leaders...but he doesn't always know what to do about Alice.
The end result is an unforgettable picture book filled with artist Adam Gustavson's beautifully-authentic illustrations, and bursting at the seams with presidential tidbits about life in the White House...and little girls who wreak lovable havoc all day long.
History lovers everywhere will want to get their hands on this one. Don't miss it.
If you're looking for a lively slice of history and a lot of laughs, read the delightful historical picture book, Mind Your Manners, Alice Roosevelt, by Leslie Kimmelman.
Kimmelman takes on a theme as old as time itself--about a lovable young woman is much too rambunctious to mind her manners--and delivers an unforgettable picture book. She offers side-splitting details about Alice's independent personality, and how President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt interacts with this head-strong daughter on a day-to-day basis. In fact, we learn as much about Teddy Roosevelt as we do about Alice. We learn that he can handle sickness, war, grave decisions and even world leaders...but he doesn't always know what to do about Alice.
The end result is an unforgettable picture book filled with artist Adam Gustavson's beautifully-authentic illustrations, and bursting at the seams with presidential tidbits about life in the White House...and little girls who wreak lovable havoc all day long.
History lovers everywhere will want to get their hands on this one. Don't miss it.
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