#1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts brings young readers a stunning nonfiction picture book that highlights the female patriots of the American Revolution. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Diane Goode, Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies reveals the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes.

Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these women's courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the founding fathers to make this a country that "remembered the ladies."

This compelling book, based on the author's acclaimed work for adults, Founding Mothers, includes a rich time line, biographies, an author's note, and additional web resources in the back matter.

Parents and educators looking for a more in-depth book beyond the Rosie Revere and Rad Women series will welcome Founding Mothers.

Author: Cokie Roberts
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/28/2014
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780060780029
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 164711 / Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/18/2013
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2013
Booklist 12/15/2013 pg. 35
School Library Journal 01/01/2014 pg. 117
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 196 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Roberts, Cokie: -

Cokie Roberts was a political commentator for ABC News and NPR. She won countless awards and in 2008 was named a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress. She was the author of the New York Times bestsellers We Are Our Mothers' Daughters, Founding Mothers, Ladies of Liberty, and, with her husband, the journalist Steven V. Roberts, From This Day Forward and Our Haggadah.

Goode, Diane: -

Diane Goode is the illustrator of more than fifty beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including the Caldecott Honor Book When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant and the New York Times bestseller Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. You can visit her online at www.dianegoode.com.