Standing on Her Shoulders
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Standing on Her Shoulders

By Monica Clark-Robinson, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)

Celebrate the women who paved the way for equality and inspire future generations.

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40 pages· 342 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Discover the legacy of trailblazing women who shaped history and our lives. Through lyrical storytelling and vibrant illustrations, young girls are encouraged to learn from the past and become role models. Explore the stories of mothers, grandmothers, and legendary figures who fought for equality, and find inspiration to follow in their footsteps. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the powerful women who influence us and a call to action for the next generation to continue their legacy.

From the publisher

A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us – from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere.Standing on Her Shoulders is a celebration of the strong women who influence us – from our mothers, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers to the women who fought for equality and acceptance in the United States.Monica Clark-Robinson’s lyrical text encourages young girls to learn about the powerful and trailblazing women who laid the path for their own lives and empowers them to become role models themselves. Acclaimed illustrator Laura Freeman’s remarkable art showcases a loving intergenerational family and encourages girls to find female heroes in their own lives.Standing on Her Shoulders will inspire girls of all ages to follow in the footsteps of these amazing women.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
342
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about girls and womenBooks about multigenerationalBooks about multiculturalBooks about intergenerational strength
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511479
Publication
Published
February 2, 2021
First published
January 1, 2020
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338358001

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