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harridansstew's review
4.0
A beautifully illustrated children's biography of beloved author Louisa May Alcott.
beecheralyson's review
4.0
In 5th grade Louisa May Alcott was probably my favorite author. I read every book of hers that I could get my hands on. So it was fun as an adult to go back and read this biographical picture book about her written for 3rd to 5th grade. I found the whole book fascinating. Some of the historical information of the time might be lost on children but would bring up some interesting discussion questions. Fans of Louisa May Alcott will love this picture book.
lara_lleverino's review
4.0
Beautifully illustrated picture book biography about the life of Louisa May Alcott
calistareads's review
5.0
Fantastic telling of a beloved author Louisa May Alcott. She had unusual parents who were far beyond their time. Her dad was very compassionate. Her life is similar to Little women in some ways. You can see pieces taken right from her life.
I love the artwork in this story. It is so beautiful and dreamlike. It seems perfect to me. It enhances the story.
Neither my niece or nephew have heard of Louisa or the stories she wrote, but they could get into this story. They enjoyed the artwork too. My niece does write and she could relate to the characters. They really don’t understand what the world use to be like for women at all - which is good. They both gave this 4 stars.
This is a great story about an author and her life lived.
I love the artwork in this story. It is so beautiful and dreamlike. It seems perfect to me. It enhances the story.
Neither my niece or nephew have heard of Louisa or the stories she wrote, but they could get into this story. They enjoyed the artwork too. My niece does write and she could relate to the characters. They really don’t understand what the world use to be like for women at all - which is good. They both gave this 4 stars.
This is a great story about an author and her life lived.
egajdosik's review
4.0
I know so little about Louisa May Alcott (besides my devotion to her written works) so this was a delightful insight into her life! I did not know how much of her own experiences flowed into Little Women. Her family seemed like honest, moral folk (but we could tell that by her books). Ralph Waldo Emerson was a family friend? Amazing! To wrap up, this is a fine introduction if you desire to acquaint yourself with the author.
erine's review against another edition
3.0
A very brief look at the life of Louisa May Alcott. Enough to give the youngest readers a sketchy account of her life. Despite a lot of missing pieces there are also many delightful episodes included as well. The illustrations seem very artsy, almost like paintings that are supposed to stand on their own without the story.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
2.0
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beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
In 5th grade Louisa May Alcott was probably my favorite author. I read every book of hers that I could get my hands on. So it was fun as an adult to go back and read this biographical picture book about her written for 3rd to 5th grade. I found the whole book fascinating. Some of the historical information of the time might be lost on children but would bring up some interesting discussion questions. Fans of Louisa May Alcott will love this picture book.
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