{My thoughts} – I always enjoyed reading the books that Joan Holub writes. These Primer books are no different. I like that they help to teach children about people that have helped to shape the world in which we live. That they help to teach children about those that have made a difference in the world in which we live. A good difference.

In this particular book the focus is women that have made a difference. I enjoyed reading the nice little introductory rhyme on the first page and then the facts about the individual on the following page. I also enjoy how the illustrations and the words on the pages go together hand and hand in a nicely manner.

I recommend this book to any child that shows a hunger for knowledge. This book and the others in the set help to teach children important facts that will be beneficial to them in the future. These books are wonderful for children that love to be read to as well, because although they think they are just hearing a story they are actually learning about an important part of their history. ( )

The book tells us facts about many women in history including Ada Lovelace who created one of the first computer programs, and Maria Tallchief, who became the first Prima Ballerina of the New York City Ballet and the first world-famous Native American ballerina. The book has a pattern and begins each page with “This little trailblazer” and then goes on to explain what achievements each woman made. It has a simple layout but it gives the reader a lot of information in the concise wording and it has lovely illustrations on each page. I would recommend this for read alouds, especially during Women’s History Month. (Growth Area)

". . . even the youngest readers can learn all about great and empowering female trailblazers in history! Highlighting ten memorable women leaders who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this girl power primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations." amazon.com

A great little introduction to the women who have contributed so much to our world!
Ada Lovelace, Florence Nightingale, Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, Maria Tallchief, Wilma Rudolph, Sonia Sotomayor, Ruby Bridges, Maya Lin, and Malala Yousafzai all get two pages each in here! And 12 more women are covered on the last two pages! Inspirational read for anyone and everyone! ( )

This Little Trailblazer: A Girl power Primer by Joan Holub and Daniel Roode is WONDERFUL! It tells a quick one-sentence summary of the lives and changes that some wonderful women made to our world including Malala Youszafzai and Rosa Parks. Each woman is displayed in a way that young girls will love and relate to. ( )