Here Come the Girl Scouts! The Amazing All-true Story of Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low and Her Great Adventure
“Daisy was a girl with gumption.” She grew up into a woman who pursued every interest she had with passion, and lived life with a sense of joy. She also grew up into the woman who would found the Girl Scouts. Shana Corey’s vivacious picture book look at Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low and the early years of the Girl Scouts is paired with spirited illustrations by Hadley Hooper incorporating quotes from the first Girl Scout handbook. More information about Daisy, who lost most of hear hearing as a teenager from an infection, and the Girl Scouts is provided in an essay at story’s end that discusses some of the essential ideas that shaped Daisy’s thinking and the Girl Scouts, from the progressive era and conservation to diversity. Detailed source information is also included. ©2012 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Hadley Hooper
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 6-9
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
19th Century
20th Century
Deaf and Hearing Impaired People
Girls and Women
History (Nonfiction)
Diversity subject:
Physical Disability/Condition
Publisher:
Scholastic Press
Publish Year: 2012
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9780545342780
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 369 Corey