Being Teddy Roosevelt

The book gives a positive message about one of America's historical figures, Teddy Roosevelt. Learning about Teddy helps a young boy become self-reliant, industrious, and honorable. A great and easy read for any third through fifth grader.

When my son's second grade class was assigned their characters and told they were going to have to "be" them for a field trip to the wax museum, the hesitation in his voice was definite. He happened to get Teddy Roosevelt, so we were off to the public library for facts and learning. We found this book, and his whole attitude changed. The engaging story of third graders on a similar adventure helped my son to see that he... Read Full Review

This is an absolute must-have for the 3rd grade book club shelf. Riley is a forgetful 4th grader with a life full of challenges. He desperately wants a saxophone, as his class will soon be starting instruments in music. His parents are divorced and there is very little money for such extravagances. In class, his teacher has assigned the students a famous person to study, report on, and ultimately dress up as for her annual... Read Full Review

Since I work as a children's librarian, I see plenty of kids coming in for homework on "being" a historical character--so I know this book is very real! As often as not, they have no idea who they are going to portray but end up enjoying the assignment. A wonderful thing about this book is the many plotlines woven into its 90 pages: Will Riley get his sax? Will this or that kid succeed in the assignment? Will the overachiever... Read Full Review

Claudia Mills' "Being Teddy Roosevelt" is a small school story with a big punch. Aimed at the 1st- through 4th-grade reader, "Being Teddy Roosevelt" stars Riley, a fourth-grader who lives with his single mother and isn't always a grade A student, though his intentions are good. You see, he's forgetful and those math worksheets just have a way of disappearing. When Mrs. Harrow, Riley's teacher, announces the class will be... Read Full Review