“A lively, fictionalized portrait of a very independent girl.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Realistic oil-on-paper illustrations convey the period while capturing the humor and vivaciousness of the Roosevelts.” ―School Library Journal

“Energetic oil paintings do justice to Alice’s shocking escapades…ideal for reading aloud.” ―Booklist

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“What a fun picture-book biography!” ―Winston-Salem Journal

“Beautifully and energetically illustrated by Adam Gustavson. Author Leslie Kimmelman has presented this introductory bio in an engaging manner that will make the young reader thirst for more to read about both Teddy and Alice Roosevelt” ―Chat with Vera

“Based on true stories about Alice Roosevelt, this is a story that is entertaining and interesting. Young readers will learn a lot about Teddy Roosevelt, his household (including the many pets), and his rambunctious eldest daughter who liked to cause a stir wherever she went. Adam Gustavson’s expressive illustrations perfectly capture Alice’s lively nature, and the many ways in which she exasperated her father.” ―Through the Looking Glass Reviews

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Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ― National Council for Social Studies/Children’s Book Council, 2010

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2010

CELI Book Award for Children’s Literature (Finalist) ―Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction, 2009

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Charlotte Award Suggested Reading List (Primary) ―New York State Reading Association, 2012

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2010

Land of Enchantment Book Awards (Picture Narrative Master List) ―New Mexico Library Association, New Mexico Council of IRA, 2012-2013

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Leslie Kimmelman is a children’s book editor and the author of a number of books for children, She and her family live in New York. You can visit her website here.

Adam Gustavson is the illustrator of more than twenty books for children, as well as numerous periodicals. He holds a master of fine arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York, and teaches at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He lives in New Jersey. You can visit his website here.