Bessie, Queen of the Sky gets 4.5 Stars {picture book}

"Is this real?" "Did this really happen?"  I hear that statement at least once a day from my kids.  My daughter just yesterday asked about SpiderMan and the Ninja Turtles.  I of course had to tell her that they were not real but fictional (yes the librarian in me uses such terms with my young kids #imanerd), and she was slightly disappointed.  

After we read Bessie, Queen of the Sky by Andrea Doshi and Jimena Duran my daughter, and my son, immediately asked "Is this real?"  I loved being able to tell them that Bessie was a real girl that lived a long time ago and did amazing things.

The look in my children's eyes of awe and amazement with a touch of inspired was fantastic.  Since the day we read Bessie, Queen of the Sky by kids have mentioned more than a couple times  how you have to practice and work hard in life.  I adore how this book has taught them so many lessons.
 

Bessie, Queen of the Sky gets 4.5 out of 5 stars in my book review.

I absolutely love the many messages and lessons found in this story.  I love that Bessie was a real person that I learned a ton about.  I love that Bessie had a goal/desire as a child to be a pilot.  I love that she went against the norm and stuck with what she loved.  I love that she had to work incredibly hard, learn another language, and travel to a foreign country to accomplish her goal.  I love that she didn't give up.  I love that light and airy look of the pictures.  I love that they included facts and a picture of Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman; the historical touch takes this book over the top.  There are many things I loved about this book, and I am so glad my girls can read this book over and over again.

I did feel the wording in Bessie, Queen of the Sky was a little choppy at times, and a few aspects of the book that distracted from the book more than added.  For example the mosquitoes and the pink bird.  I completely understand why the mosquitoes and bird were added to support the negative thoughts she had as well as the positive thoughts or opportunities.  However, I feel they were a touch confusing at first and then overall didn't add much value.

This book wasn't perfect, but it is a really great picture that will inspire young girls to do and be whatever they want to be.  This book is fantastic; definitely go check this book out, or purchase it for a young girl in your life.

Kids self-esteem develops the most from 0-5 years old.  There are many things we can do (loving them, supporting their interests, encouraging and praising them are just a few examples) to help our child's self esteem grow and develop.  Reading this book is a great tool to help our children grow and develop.

I'm super excited that on Instagram you can have the chance to win a copy of this book.  Just follow me, @alohamoraopenabook, and wait for a post today.
  

Happy Inspiring Girl Power Picture Book reading! 

Bessie, Queen of the Sky by Andrea Doshi and Jimena Duran
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Best For: 4-10 year olds, preschool through 5th grade girls
Worth a Check Out: Yes!
Buy It or Not: Buy, especially if you have a girl.  So very inspiring.
Read Aloud: Yes.
Lesson Ideas: Goals, following your dreams, hard work, perseverance.



I received this book from Andrea Doshi and Jimena Duran, the authors, in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.