You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer

My young daughter *adores* this book - we read it over and over and over. She LOVES Amelia Bloomer, loves the story, loves the whimsical and wonderful artwork, and NEVER tires of reading this book! [Neither do I - which is really saying something!]This is a great introduction to the women's rights movement without being anti-male or overbearingly feminist. Amelia Bloomer is a wonderful heroine and my daughter never tires of emulating her. She even requested some bloomers to wear which led me to an internet search for "real" bloomers [which we found!] and she loves wearing them under her dresses now. This book is so much fun to read and look at - it is just Fabulous all the way around!

My five year old daughter brought this book home from the school library and was eager to read it because she loved the pictures and the "fancy" writing. (The typeface used is quite scrolled and unusual). She was enthralled with the story and had me read it to her three times in a row. She was especially thrilled to hear that this is a true story and a part of our history. The book has nice, large, colorful pages and is written in a light humorous tone. A very entertaining book on a women's history for children.

Amelia Bloomer is a wonderful character, a rebel and achiever who will appeal to any girl from 2 to 20. The story is educational, inspirational and, most importantly, fun to read! Amelia is a woman who does not accept her "proper" place in society and sets out to change the rules. She is tireless in her efforts and is ultimately successful in changing the "proper" place for all women. The illustrations are beautiful. The drawings bring the story and the woman to life, and one can feel Amelia's spunk. I look forward to more books from this duo!

Do you know what bloomers are? Well, if you don't, read the book YOU FORGOT YOUR SKIRT, AMELIA BLOOMER! Amelia is a girl who hates dresses! Amelia was not a proper lady! Amelia thought proper ladies were silly. She thought it was silly that ladies could not work! So she started her own newspaper. She thought it was even sillier that ladies had to wear big, heavy dresses. So she did something about it! My favorite part is when she made the bloomers and wore them. She sort of looked silly and sort of looked cool. I really liked this book because I learned a lot about Women's History. I learned what bloomers are too! And if you want to know what bloomers are...then read this book! - By Danielle S. Age 7

You Forgot Your Skirt Amelia Bloomer demonstrates all the bestthings a picture book can be. Tracy Mack (editor) left nothingunattended to...the dust jacket folds out into a poster after you follow the recommended directions to cut off the flaps. (But don't throw the flaps away! Even the bios on the illustrator and author are well written and informative! ) The endsheets have a big, bold illustration that encourages readers to predict. Even the ISBN number is strategically placed on the bottom of a fainting lady's blossoming dress! Chelsey McLaren's wonderful illustrations skate across the pages, almost dancing with the text's style and strategic position on each page. These illustrations deserve high praise! Shana Corey's ability to speak to the reader with a capricious voice and questions to make one think, make for a rare "read-aloud" biography that works incredibly well! There are few picture books that come as close to being perfect as this one does! I'd recommend this book for all ages. Specifically, as a book that can be used in grades as early as Kindergarten/First all the way up to Sixth and beyond as there is an excellent Author's Note that serves as a springboard to study the fascinating period of our history when women were elbowing their way to the front to gain more rights! As a second grade teacher I have already purchased multiple copies for my classroom!