Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How A First Lady Changed America Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Bluebonnets and lady's slippers, larkspurs and blazing stars, black-eyed Susans and Granny's nightcaps.From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved these wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills. Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers.In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (February 15, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060011076
ISBN-13: 978-0060011079
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.2 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #431,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #123 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > U. S. Presidents & First Ladies #181 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Science Studies > Nature > Flowers & Plants #299 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > United States > 1900s
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
This is a picture book type biography of First Lady Bird Johnson. First we learn of her childhood. We learn that her nanny gave her the nickname ladybird. She was playing with her one day and said she was as pretty as a Lady Bird and the name stuck. We then learn that her mother died after a tragic accident. She fell down the stairs and never recovered from her injuries. Her father then tried to raise Lady Bird on his own but he wanted a better life for his daughter. He asked one of her aunts to come and help take care of her. Aunt Effie came and shared her love of flowers with Lady Bird. As Lady Bird grew up she meet and married Lyndon Johnson who later became the president of the United States after Kennedy was shot. As First Lady she worked hard to help the nation heal from the shock of losing Kennedy. She knew how much flowers meant to her and how much join they brought to her life so she decided to share them with the world. She set our on a campaign of her own to plant wild flowers along the interstates.What did you like or not like about the book?At the end of the book were pictures and titles of various wild flowers. Some of them I had never heard of before. I learned a lot about wildflowers through this book.
Another excellent best of '06 selection from American Horticulture Society. Our garden club gave this book to a 3rd grade classroom in an effort to encourage our youth to take care of the earth. The illustrations are a joy and the message is what we need to be spreading.
When the Bluebonnets bloom in the spring, is a wonderful time to read Miss Ladybird's Wildflowers. Almost forgotten, Lady Bird Johnson had a huge impact on our environment. This would be great for EARTH DAY. Kathi's writing reads beautifully, and I have used this book in my library for a read aloud. I was surprised how many of our young teachers didn't know who Lady Bird was. Lady Bird helped to beautify our highways by eliminating billboards and seeding wildflowers. The real bonus in the book is the chart of wildflowers on the last page, and then to have students find them on the pages, as they are woven thoughout the splendid illustrations. You will not be disappointed and I hope it will be a must for all libraries.
Author Kathi Appelt and illustrator Joy Fisher Hein have put together a beautifully illustrated childrens book about the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson. A wonderful story highlighted with beautiful illustrations tell the story of this unique and important lady in American History that children will long remember. If you don't know the story of Lady Bird Johnson and the legacy she left about her beautiful wildflowers that enhance the beauty of Texas and the United States then I recommend this book for you and your children. Joy Fisher Hein has done a beautiful job painting scenes of Lady Bird in the wildflowers she loved so much. The front cover shows Lady Bird in her famous flower-gardening hat with a boquet of flowers. The rest of the cover shows the Texas Blue Bonnets, thistles, panzy's, buttercups and other wildflowers that Lady Bird loved. The story of Lady Bird Johnson begins with her birth in Karnak, Texas. From their the author tells of how she met Lyndon Johnson, their life in Washington D.C., when he became President, their life on the LBJ Ranch, and the life of Lady Bird after LBJ passed away, how she and actress Helen Hayes started the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and the book also illustrates a few of the flowers you will find at the center.What a wonderful childrens book this is! It is the PERFECT introduction about the wonderful life of Lady Bird Johnson. It was published in 2005,a few years before her death in 2007, and I know she would of had a smile on her face as she reviewed this outstanding book!
Claudia Alta Taylor was born on December 22, 1912 in Texas. Her nanny called her Lady Bird because she was pretty. This book tells the life of Lady Bird Johnson from her birth to her days in school to marrying Lyndon B Johnson and becoming the First Lady of the United States. Lady Bird Johnson with the help of her husband was able to get Congress to pass the "Highway Beautification Act" which cleaned up all the roads across America and planted wildflowers in the trash and junk's place.Why I liked this book - This is a great Nonfiction book! I like that it taught me about a person I didn't know about - "Lady Bird" Johnson (I think maybe a lot of kids don't know who she was). She was more than the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson (Heeeyy... I just realized! Both of their initials are "L.B.J." :) ). I liked learning about the National Wildflower Research Center that Lady Bird started and how they try to preserve wildflowers and birds. The story of her life is told in a nice way that was interesting to me. The story is pretty long and is a good picture book for older kids, but I think it would make a great read aloud for parents and kids. The illustrations are marvelous! When I was reading the book I thought the pictures really made me calm.*NOTE I reviewed a library copy of this book
I purchased this book because one our visiting granddaughters found it in our local library and loved it. When they left, I ordered the book. Later I was able to deliver it to her and she was delighted. She is 3 and almost knows it by heart. I think it is a very good book for that age group and higher.
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