BOOK REVIEW: My Name is not Alexander by Jennifer Fosberry

I loved Jennifer Fosberry’s book, My Name Is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream?
! My daughter and I read it often. It is such a wonderful book for girls to be inspired by! She was so proud to have this book that she brought into her class for her teacher to share with her class!

Jennifer Fosberry has a new book that follows a young boy on an imaginary trip through history as he pretends to be some of the innovative men who influenced and shaped our world. The men who are mentioned (and described in detail in the back of the book) are Theodore Roosevelt, Chief Joseph, Thomas Alva Edison, Fred Astaire, Jackie Robinson and Daddy.

I just love how My name is not Alexander is written! Alexander pretends to be each of the men mentioned above. What an imagination he has! This book really shows little children that they can be whomever they want to be.

Through Alexander’s imaginative journey, he discovers how great men become heroes:

  • The roughest rider can be surprisingly gentle (Theodore Roosevelt)
  • A strong leader is also the most peaceful (Chief Joseph)
  • Being brave about what makes you different will not only help you break records, but inspire others (Jackie Robinson)
  • A curious mind can lead to new discoveries (Thomas Edison)
  • Being creative and trying new things can motivate others (Fred Astaire)
  • And sometimes our biggest hero is closest to home (Daddy)

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    2 Responses to BOOK REVIEW: My Name is not Alexander by Jennifer Fosberry

    1. I agree – this and it’s sister book are both educational and enjoyable. Just found your blog from Brimful Curiosities. 🙂

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