Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell (Christy Ottaviano Books) Hardcover – Picture Book, February 19, 2013

There are more and more great picture book biographies being published about ordinary people who did extraordinary things. I love it. This is another great one to add to the list. Elizabeth Blackwell was clearly a strong-willed person from the time she was little. I loved the examples the author shares illustrating this, for example carrying her brother over her head until he gave in on whatever it was they fought about, and sleeping on a hard floor to 'toughen' herself up. I also really liked the details about how she didn't set out to become a doctor, she didn't even like being around blood or sickness when she was younger. But once the idea was planted in her mind, she persisted until she made her dream a reality, despite a tremendous amount of opposition. I love stories like this because they are inspiring and true! The illustrations by Marjorie Priceman are darling and match the spunky tone of the writing to a tee. The bright colors and expressive faces add a great deal to the enjoyment of the story. I highly recommend this as not only a great picture book biography, but just an awesome story period.

My whole class enjoyed this book. It sparked several conversations about persistence and 'the way it was for women back in the day'. This account of Elizabeth Blackwell's journey to become the first woman doctor is inspiring and engaging! I would highly recommend this book! My fifth graders loved this book!

This book was very disappointing. I expected more information about Elizabeth Blackwell's background & her school. The book (other than the notes at the end that are not part of the actual story) is very light on information. If my daughter had not already seen this I would return it. Also, it arrived in a thin paper envelope & had sustained water damage. Highly disappointing all the way around.

Elizabeth Blackwell was my inspiration fifty-five years ago to become a physician so I was thrilled to find this book. My daughter teaches second graders in an English language school in Prague, and she has an infant daughter. Naturally I purchased this book for them. My daughter invited me to read it to her class on my recent visit. The children appeared to enjoy the story as they listened attentively. The illustrations are wonderful. I highly recommend this book, especially for young girls.

Wonderful book. I used this to teacher author purpose using non-fiction text. Written like a picture book with beautiful pictures and engaging language. Highly recommend.

gift for my granddaughter...her other grandmother and great grandfather and deceased grandfather were all doctors (md's)

I am glad I ordered it. But Amazon delivered it to my neighbor - again!

I bought this book for my two younger granddaughters (age 7). I read the book after receiving it, and I can't wait for them to read it. I think they will love it. I really appreciated the additional information concerning Dr. Blackwell that was included at the end of the book. The book details the obstacles/challenges Dr. Blackwell faced and how she overcame them in such an interesting way that a young reader will enjoy. I'm so pleased when I find books at their reading level that give young girls positive role models.

Lovely book suitable for wide age range. Good at promoting girls to be scientists / doctors

Should be read to all children and adults, just to confirm we have come a long way in equality war.

La storia è interessante ed è raccontata bene per questa fascia di età. Questo tipo di libri mi sembrano molto importanti per aiutare i bambini ad apprezzare le sfide che le donne hanno avuto nella lotta per i loro diritti.

Good book for a child, Its bigger in height ways than expected which is good for a child (not a novel) for those who look for a novel