My Name Is Not Alexander (CD-Audio)

from StephanieWhite

Summary: This book introduces readers to a number of famous Americans as Alexander imagines himself in many different roles in history. Alexander pretends to be Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Chief Joseph, Fred Astaire, and Jackie Robinson as the story progresses. Each of these historical figure...

from hrheun

I really enjoyed this story. I think books that combine true heroes and sweet family relationships are simply fantastic. The illustrations really made the heroes come alive in a way that would make a child want to learn more about the history behind the person. Having a history connection in the ...

from msthomas88

This is a refreshing book about the power of imagination. Alexander spends his day being various historical figures. I enjoyed the people he decided to be. The book will introduce young people to a variety of interesting me. I had never even heard about Chief Joseph until I read this book. The bo...

from crteacher

My Name is Not Alexander is a great book for early elementary students. The young boy in the book keeps changing his name throughout the story to five different heroes of the past: Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Chief Joseph, Fred Astaire, and Jack Robinson. The book also includes a two-page spr...

from Sillykatgirl

This book is wonderfully illustrated and a creative way to introduce important people of history. I read this book to my class of 4 and 5 year olds. It held their interest, they laughed a lot and when it was over, they asked me to read it again! I especially liked the back pages where it lists mi...