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librariandest's review against another edition
5.0
This was Sophie's favorite when she was four. She'd go around the house chanting "Isabel, Isabel, self-reliant!" Even though that's not an exact line from the poem, it surely captures its spirit.
wordnerd153's review
4.0
In the version I read the witty and hysterical text was complemented perfectly by James Marshall's illustrations. Challenging vocabulary and a brave female protagonist make this a fun and educational read aloud.
trish204's review
3.0
My friend is homeschooling his girl due to the Covid19 mess and, amongst other things, they read poetry almost every day. This one sounded cool so I read it as well.
Little Isabel meets all kinds of other creatures (a bear and a witch to name but the first two) and all pose a threat to her but the little girl knows how to defend herself. *lol*
It's about a self-reliant little girl, unafraid and creative when faced with dangers so it's perfect to read with children. The poem is also humorous and therefore probably even better to read.
Not the best I've read but quite cute and amusing.
Little Isabel meets all kinds of other creatures (a bear and a witch to name but the first two) and all pose a threat to her but the little girl knows how to defend herself. *lol*
It's about a self-reliant little girl, unafraid and creative when faced with dangers so it's perfect to read with children. The poem is also humorous and therefore probably even better to read.
Not the best I've read but quite cute and amusing.
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