What do you think?
Rate this book
Rosie: Stronger than Steel
A brave tractor farms for freedom in a story inspired by women who acted with courage and strength in American factories and on British farms during World War II.
This is our Rosie, stronger than steel.She’ll plow all the landwith a turn of her wheel.
Built by women in the United States and sent to England to dig and plow alongside female farmers during World War II, Rosie the tractor does whatever is needed to support the war effort. She works day and night to help grow crops for the troops…even when she has to hide in the fields. This is because she knows, like the women who built her and the women who farm with her, that they all must do their part.
Inspired by the group of American women collectively known as “Rosie the Riveter” and the British Women’s Land Army, this is a story about taking action and coming together for the greater good.
This is our Rosie, stronger than steel.She’ll plow all the landwith a turn of her wheel.
Built by women in the United States and sent to England to dig and plow alongside female farmers during World War II, Rosie the tractor does whatever is needed to support the war effort. She works day and night to help grow crops for the troops…even when she has to hide in the fields. This is because she knows, like the women who built her and the women who farm with her, that they all must do their part.
Inspired by the group of American women collectively known as “Rosie the Riveter” and the British Women’s Land Army, this is a story about taking action and coming together for the greater good.
Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2020
312 people are currently reading
2998 people want to read
About the author
Lindsay Ward
49 books242 followersLindsay Ward has a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University. Her most recent books include It’s Show and Tell, Dexter! and Don’t Forget Dexter!, books 1 and 2 in the Dexter T. Rexter Series with Two Lions. She is also the author and illustrator of Brobarians (Two Lions, 2017), The Importance of Being 3 (Dial 2016), Rosco vs. the Baby (S&S, 2016), Henry Finds His Word (Dial, 2015), a Choose to Read Ohio Book, When Blue Met Egg (Dial, 2012), and Please Bring Balloons (Dial, 2013), which was produced into a play by the New York City Children’s Theater in 2017. Her work has been reviewed in Kirkus Reviews, Publisher’s Weekly, and the New York Times. Lindsay is currently working on a new board book series, I Go!, with HarperCollins, due Summer 2019 and This Book Is Gray, a new picture book with Two Lions. She is the founder of Critter Lit (www.critterlit.com), a free picture book manuscript and illustration critique service for up-and-coming authors and illustrators. Lindsay lives in Peninsula, Ohio with her husband, two sons, and dog. Visit her online at www.lindsaymward.com or follow her on Twitter @lindsaymward.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 116 reviews
March 1, 2020
A fabulous little book about the Land girls of Britain using tractors made from American scrap metal. Great discussion starter when working with young children about WWII.
March 3, 2020
This book is about Rosie the tractor who is painted green. This children's book is a tribute to working women both in America and the UK during World War II.
I like how the author used Rosie the tractor to tell the story in a way that will appeal to young children. However I do feel the story could have had more oomph. I don't see my younger cousins wanting to read this more than once, although I do think it will have them curious to learn more about the land girls and WW2.
Freebie on Amazon.
I like how the author used Rosie the tractor to tell the story in a way that will appeal to young children. However I do feel the story could have had more oomph. I don't see my younger cousins wanting to read this more than once, although I do think it will have them curious to learn more about the land girls and WW2.
Freebie on Amazon.
May 19, 2020
*Read for free with Kindle Unlimited *
March 12, 2020
WW2
As a neice of a woman who was in the Woman's Land Army, this book has a very special meaning. Britain did not starve thanks to these women. Rosie was a perfect vehicle to portray this piece of the war
As a neice of a woman who was in the Woman's Land Army, this book has a very special meaning. Britain did not starve thanks to these women. Rosie was a perfect vehicle to portray this piece of the war
March 29, 2020
Rosie, the tractor, apparently was manufactured in a factory by Rosie the Riveter and went to live in a field worked by the Women's Land Army. I don't really like the juxtaposition of all these historical elements. While it's a cute children's book, it doesn't quite work if one wants a book with historical accuracy. This was offered in Kindle format as a benefit of Amazon Prime in March 2020. No review was required.
March 26, 2020
When a country goes to war, it mobilizes all its resources to help win that war. That was certainly true during World War II when men enlisted, children collected paper and cans, people donated whatever metal objects they could, and, women found themselves working in factories and fields, doing jobs traditionally held by men, all to help with the war effort.
The important work of women, those in the factories, collectively and iconically known as Rosie the Riveter and those working in the fields, appropriately known as the Land Girls, is highlighted in this appealing picture book through the eyes of a one-of-a-kind tractor.
The tractor is made out of donated items, then welded, riveted, painted green, given a lovely rose tattoo, and befittingly named Rosie. All the work is done by a group of women singing as they work.
As she leaves the factory, Rosie promises:
"I plow and I dig.
I dig and I plow.
No matter the job,
this is my vow."
Then, it's off by plane, ship, truck and train, until Rosie finally arrives at her destination - an overgrown farm in England in desperate need of tending. Between Rosie and the Land Girls, working day and night, they spent endless days in the fields, even as enemy planes fly overhead, helping to provide desperately needed food to troops fighting in Europe to help win the war.
Together, Rosie and the Land Girls also hauled milk containers, and freshly picked produce. They even clear more land together, "Day after day. Year after year." Until finally, Victory! And the war is over.
But what happens to Rosie now that the war is over?
March is Women's History Month and I can't think of a better book for introducing young readers to some of the important contributions of women during WWII. Ward situates Rosie using newspaper headlines that encapsulate not just her story about one tractor's journey, but the historical background upon which it is based.
Rosie: Stronger than Steel is in part written in rhyming verse, and in part, lyrical language. The rhymes are repeated throughout the book, and if your young readers are anything like mine, they will have those verses memorized and in no time at all, you will be hearing "This is our Rosie, / stronger than steel. / She'll plow all the land / with the turn of her wheel."
The engaging illustrations are done using color pencils and cut paper and have a decidedly retro feel to them. I liked the way Ward used a brown palette for the factory illustrations, and a lush green palette for the farming images. True to life, the factory images age also diverse.
My young readers are 4-5-years-old and they saw this mainly as a story about a tractor that helped people during a war. Older readers will appreciate the roles of women as well as the call for action during the war, making this a great book for use both inside and outside the classroom/home school room.
Back matter includes a very informative Author's Note about the women who inspired Ward to write Rosie and a bibliography of books about the Women's Land Army, Rosie the Riveter, and Ford tractors.
All readers will love the We Can Do It spirit that permeates the story of Rosie: Stronger than Steel.
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was gratefully received by me from Blue Slip Media.
The important work of women, those in the factories, collectively and iconically known as Rosie the Riveter and those working in the fields, appropriately known as the Land Girls, is highlighted in this appealing picture book through the eyes of a one-of-a-kind tractor.
The tractor is made out of donated items, then welded, riveted, painted green, given a lovely rose tattoo, and befittingly named Rosie. All the work is done by a group of women singing as they work.
As she leaves the factory, Rosie promises:
"I plow and I dig.
I dig and I plow.
No matter the job,
this is my vow."
Then, it's off by plane, ship, truck and train, until Rosie finally arrives at her destination - an overgrown farm in England in desperate need of tending. Between Rosie and the Land Girls, working day and night, they spent endless days in the fields, even as enemy planes fly overhead, helping to provide desperately needed food to troops fighting in Europe to help win the war.
Together, Rosie and the Land Girls also hauled milk containers, and freshly picked produce. They even clear more land together, "Day after day. Year after year." Until finally, Victory! And the war is over.
But what happens to Rosie now that the war is over?
March is Women's History Month and I can't think of a better book for introducing young readers to some of the important contributions of women during WWII. Ward situates Rosie using newspaper headlines that encapsulate not just her story about one tractor's journey, but the historical background upon which it is based.
Rosie: Stronger than Steel is in part written in rhyming verse, and in part, lyrical language. The rhymes are repeated throughout the book, and if your young readers are anything like mine, they will have those verses memorized and in no time at all, you will be hearing "This is our Rosie, / stronger than steel. / She'll plow all the land / with the turn of her wheel."
The engaging illustrations are done using color pencils and cut paper and have a decidedly retro feel to them. I liked the way Ward used a brown palette for the factory illustrations, and a lush green palette for the farming images. True to life, the factory images age also diverse.
My young readers are 4-5-years-old and they saw this mainly as a story about a tractor that helped people during a war. Older readers will appreciate the roles of women as well as the call for action during the war, making this a great book for use both inside and outside the classroom/home school room.
Back matter includes a very informative Author's Note about the women who inspired Ward to write Rosie and a bibliography of books about the Women's Land Army, Rosie the Riveter, and Ford tractors.
All readers will love the We Can Do It spirit that permeates the story of Rosie: Stronger than Steel.
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was gratefully received by me from Blue Slip Media.
March 1, 2020
Good retrospective on the roles women played during WWII through the eyes of a busy tractor named "Rosie" (Rosie the Riveter, get it?). Well worth a read for children of all ages no matter the gender.
March 2, 2020
Great historical fiction book about how strong and important women were in WW2. They played a vital role and this skims the surface on what they did, showing the story through the eyes of a tractor. There's a great historical blurb by the author at the end to explain the book as well.
May 9, 2021
This delightful, colorful picture book tells the story of Britain's Land Girls during WWII, all from the perspective of a tractor manufactured in America to help with the war effort. The detailed author's note in the back provides historical context and clarifies the ways that the story departs from the historical record to simplify and streamline things. This is fiction because of the imaginative and altered elements, but it is a great introduction to women's efforts on the home front, and some of the pages made me get emotional. I would definitely recommend this to people who are looking for WWII-related picture books for young children, and kids who like books about vehicles will connect with this story's point of view.
March 1, 2020
An inspirational read for children
I loved this bright beautiful children's picture book.Giving children an insight into the building of farm machinery and how vital they were to help troops and people survive during wartime.
The comprehensive author notes at the back makes this a book to appeal to all ages.I love Rosie.
I loved this bright beautiful children's picture book.Giving children an insight into the building of farm machinery and how vital they were to help troops and people survive during wartime.
The comprehensive author notes at the back makes this a book to appeal to all ages.I love Rosie.
August 23, 2020
Why did you make me cry, book?! 😭 What is it with me and anthropomorphized machines?! Loved the artwork too, and the depictions of all the women who kept things going at home during the war.
Ehhhh, might bump this up to five based on how much my kids like it and how much I love the artwork- it’s so colorful and interesting. Love the paper cut-out people and plants. Inspired some interesting conversation with my 5 year old too.
Ehhhh, might bump this up to five based on how much my kids like it and how much I love the artwork- it’s so colorful and interesting. Love the paper cut-out people and plants. Inspired some interesting conversation with my 5 year old too.
May 12, 2020
A wonderful piece of fiction celebrating women’s war efforts and the sense of community fostered between nations during WWII. There’s a wonderful reference at the back of the book with historically accurate information and additional sources. I bought it as a gift for small children.
Read
August 1, 2020The tractor narrator of this book was crafted from melted iron by factory women during WWII and used to plow fields to grow food for the troops. This is a creative look at the important work being done on the home front for the war effort. Hand this to kids interested in learning about WWII and the role of women, but I'd also give it to fans of anthropomorphic vehicles, particularly vintage ones like Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel.
August 29, 2025
What a great way to learn about history!
March 18, 2020
Wonderful children’s history book!
I was able to get this book free to read on my Kindle, but I would love to have a paper copy also. It is about Rosie, a beautiful green tractor from her time being assembled in a factory, being shipped to England, working with Land Girls during World War II, and what happens to her after the war. The story is told in rhyme and has wonderful illustrations. There is an afterword by the author that explains more about land girls and the war. This would be an amazing book to use in a classroom or homeschooling unit about World War II or transportation. I read this rather quickly, but I am going to read it again soon!
I was able to get this book free to read on my Kindle, but I would love to have a paper copy also. It is about Rosie, a beautiful green tractor from her time being assembled in a factory, being shipped to England, working with Land Girls during World War II, and what happens to her after the war. The story is told in rhyme and has wonderful illustrations. There is an afterword by the author that explains more about land girls and the war. This would be an amazing book to use in a classroom or homeschooling unit about World War II or transportation. I read this rather quickly, but I am going to read it again soon!
March 20, 2020
"This is our Rosie, stronger than steel.
She'll plow all the land with a turn of her wheel.
Harvest the fields. Take care of your farm.
Do this, dear Rosie, and keep out of harm.
...
I'll plow and I'll dig. I'll dig and I'll plow.
No matter the job, this is my vow."
The historical fiction picture book story is better geared towards upper elementary students. The story about Rosie the Tractor brings together Rosie the Riveter and the work women in the UK and the USA did building the tractors and working the farm fields.
Overall, interesting story and lovely illustrations.
Thank you Blue Slip Media for the book; all thoughts and opinions of the book are my own.
She'll plow all the land with a turn of her wheel.
Harvest the fields. Take care of your farm.
Do this, dear Rosie, and keep out of harm.
...
I'll plow and I'll dig. I'll dig and I'll plow.
No matter the job, this is my vow."
The historical fiction picture book story is better geared towards upper elementary students. The story about Rosie the Tractor brings together Rosie the Riveter and the work women in the UK and the USA did building the tractors and working the farm fields.
Overall, interesting story and lovely illustrations.
Thank you Blue Slip Media for the book; all thoughts and opinions of the book are my own.
March 5, 2020
I got the Kindle version of this through Amazon First Reads program. It's a very cute historical fiction about World War II and the contributions made by women in the US and Britain.
October 11, 2020
Adorable & Educational
On just one hand, I can count the number of books which made my younger self want to learn about history. Either they were harder to find, or books similar to this one just didn't exist back then. I recall fantasies and life lessons and such, but nothing historical, and that's a shame. Learning about history is important, and getting children interested is a wonderful goal - one I believe this book may very well accomplish.
What's depressing is that I didn't know about the "Land Girls" of the Women's Land Army and my knowledge about women aiding the war efforts began and ended with "Rosie the Riveter was used on a poster and women worked in factories." The US educational system really let me down in that regard; perhaps I'd have sought out further knowledge about women in history such as these if only I knew a few interesting facts... like their existence. Sometimes, it's sad to realize how little myself and other women have learned about the vital roles filled by our gender during historical events.
Anyway, I digress. This is a piece of children's historical fiction following the life, retirement, and restoration of Rosie, a tractor affectionately named after Rosie the Riveter by the American women who built her during WWII. She was shipped overseas to aid the Land Girls with farming and served well, even past the war. It's told from her perspective, in a format which occasionally rhymes but more often is a friendly and informative narrative which is likely to pique children's interest.
After the story for children, the author includes a small essay featuring interesting and useful facts about the real historical elements which inspired the fictional tale of Rosie the tractor. It's written such that a middle grade reader could easily comprehend but an older reader won't feel spoken down to when reading that section.
I'm an adult, and I learned several new things from this book. I'm sure it will also be good for kids.
On just one hand, I can count the number of books which made my younger self want to learn about history. Either they were harder to find, or books similar to this one just didn't exist back then. I recall fantasies and life lessons and such, but nothing historical, and that's a shame. Learning about history is important, and getting children interested is a wonderful goal - one I believe this book may very well accomplish.
What's depressing is that I didn't know about the "Land Girls" of the Women's Land Army and my knowledge about women aiding the war efforts began and ended with "Rosie the Riveter was used on a poster and women worked in factories." The US educational system really let me down in that regard; perhaps I'd have sought out further knowledge about women in history such as these if only I knew a few interesting facts... like their existence. Sometimes, it's sad to realize how little myself and other women have learned about the vital roles filled by our gender during historical events.
Anyway, I digress. This is a piece of children's historical fiction following the life, retirement, and restoration of Rosie, a tractor affectionately named after Rosie the Riveter by the American women who built her during WWII. She was shipped overseas to aid the Land Girls with farming and served well, even past the war. It's told from her perspective, in a format which occasionally rhymes but more often is a friendly and informative narrative which is likely to pique children's interest.
After the story for children, the author includes a small essay featuring interesting and useful facts about the real historical elements which inspired the fictional tale of Rosie the tractor. It's written such that a middle grade reader could easily comprehend but an older reader won't feel spoken down to when reading that section.
I'm an adult, and I learned several new things from this book. I'm sure it will also be good for kids.
April 6, 2020
War often focuses on the armed forces in combat, but this book showcases the everyday heroes at home working to keep their country strong.
This book is both a moving tribute to the many hard working ladies in America and England who worked together to keep the country strong while their men were at war. Rosie was built from scrap metal, and carried with her all the hopes and dreams of the women who built her.
Season after season, without complaint Rosie works hard to make sure the fields are plowed. Eventually the war is won, and new tractors join her in the fields. Rosie is enjoying being a mentor to the younger tractors, until the day when she just cannot go forward anymore. Rosie is vaguely aware of being worked on, as she was in the factory. Her mind drifts, until she wakes up even better then new, with new paint and real rubber tires!
There is a lovely historical note at the end with more information on which the story is based.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!
Amazon First Reads, March 2020
This book is both a moving tribute to the many hard working ladies in America and England who worked together to keep the country strong while their men were at war. Rosie was built from scrap metal, and carried with her all the hopes and dreams of the women who built her.
I plow and I dig.
I dig and I plow.
No matter the job,
this is my vow.
Season after season, without complaint Rosie works hard to make sure the fields are plowed. Eventually the war is won, and new tractors join her in the fields. Rosie is enjoying being a mentor to the younger tractors, until the day when she just cannot go forward anymore. Rosie is vaguely aware of being worked on, as she was in the factory. Her mind drifts, until she wakes up even better then new, with new paint and real rubber tires!
There is a lovely historical note at the end with more information on which the story is based.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!
Amazon First Reads, March 2020
April 3, 2020
As someone who loves historical fiction, this children’s historical fiction based on facts is a delight! Growing up on a farm with a strong and hard-working mom, this book brought me joy. My mom is 81 and has her very own “Rosie”, a tractor from the 1940s that she drives in parades and in tractorcades. I can’t wait to share this book with her and with the little ones in my family.
Rosie is a tractor that was built by women who went to work in the factories while their fathers, brothers, and husbands were off at war. Rosie the tractor was then sent to England to work in the fields alongside the female farmers during WWII. Rosie the tractor works day and night for her family to help grow crops for the troops. She is proud to do everything she can to help and once the war is over Rosie is older and sees all the new and younger tractors moving faster than she did. She teaches them everything she knows and is very tired. But, she can still hold her own and continue to make her family proud.
Lindsay Ward’s illustrations show the determination and joy of the women while they are working and how proud Rosie is to carry out her job each day. The author’s note at the end shares why Ward decided to write this story and some of the history behind it. Rosie is named after Rosie the Riveter and I was familiar with that part of our history, but I had never heard of the Women’s Land Army in England before. I’m so thankful for the resource links she included in the back of the book so I could find out more.
Ward also includes a little song that kids can make up the tune and sing along while Rosie is working the fields. Rosie offers a great message for kids about the importance of everyone working together and doing their part, especially when times are tough. This is an inspiring, educational, and fun book for kids and adults.
Rosie is a tractor that was built by women who went to work in the factories while their fathers, brothers, and husbands were off at war. Rosie the tractor was then sent to England to work in the fields alongside the female farmers during WWII. Rosie the tractor works day and night for her family to help grow crops for the troops. She is proud to do everything she can to help and once the war is over Rosie is older and sees all the new and younger tractors moving faster than she did. She teaches them everything she knows and is very tired. But, she can still hold her own and continue to make her family proud.
Lindsay Ward’s illustrations show the determination and joy of the women while they are working and how proud Rosie is to carry out her job each day. The author’s note at the end shares why Ward decided to write this story and some of the history behind it. Rosie is named after Rosie the Riveter and I was familiar with that part of our history, but I had never heard of the Women’s Land Army in England before. I’m so thankful for the resource links she included in the back of the book so I could find out more.
Ward also includes a little song that kids can make up the tune and sing along while Rosie is working the fields. Rosie offers a great message for kids about the importance of everyone working together and doing their part, especially when times are tough. This is an inspiring, educational, and fun book for kids and adults.
March 28, 2020
I read a lot of picture books and typically most of the historical fiction is written for upper elementary students. In Rosie; Stronger Than Steel, Lindsay Ward makes historical fiction accessible to kids of all ages. The main character, Rosie, is a tractor built by female factory workers during World War II. On the very first page spread, children learn how Rosie was built with scrape metal donations. I love the line “I rose from the ground” paying homage to the women who made her as well as her christened name.
After painting a rose on her nose, the ladies say their goodbyes. Rosie is shipped to England to support the Land Girls by plowing, digging, and sowing so crops can be planted and grown for the troops.
Rosie is passionate about her role in the war and keeps chanting her oath.
I plow and I dig.
I’ll dig and I’ll plow.
No matter the job,
this is my vow.
When victory is finally declared, Rosie’s role changes to teacher working with young tractors. One day Rosie gets stuck in mud and my heart began to ache thinking her days in the field are coming to an end. In recognition of her service, the farmers reward Rosie with new rubber wheels and shiny paint. The story closes with a museum exhibit honoring Rosies (human and mechanical) for their contributions to help win the war. Back matter including a timeline provides historical context for older readers.
There are so many things I love about Rosie: Stronger Than Steel. The concise, lyrical text, the retro illustrations, and the continuous theme of pride and commitment to a common goal. What will hook kids is Ward’s anthropomorphic Rosie who is just utterly adorable. With Rosie narrating the story, young children get a glimpse of the collective effort during the war. Kids also see Rosie’s range of emotions from excitement and determination in working in the field to worry when seeing planes in the sky. As an educator and college history major, I greatly appreciate a picture book that can be used to teach children about this important part of our American history.
While we are not at war with another country, we are currently fighting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Rosie: Stronger Than Steel is a great reminder that by working together, we as a nation (and world) can overcome the toughest battles
After painting a rose on her nose, the ladies say their goodbyes. Rosie is shipped to England to support the Land Girls by plowing, digging, and sowing so crops can be planted and grown for the troops.
Rosie is passionate about her role in the war and keeps chanting her oath.
I plow and I dig.
I’ll dig and I’ll plow.
No matter the job,
this is my vow.
When victory is finally declared, Rosie’s role changes to teacher working with young tractors. One day Rosie gets stuck in mud and my heart began to ache thinking her days in the field are coming to an end. In recognition of her service, the farmers reward Rosie with new rubber wheels and shiny paint. The story closes with a museum exhibit honoring Rosies (human and mechanical) for their contributions to help win the war. Back matter including a timeline provides historical context for older readers.
There are so many things I love about Rosie: Stronger Than Steel. The concise, lyrical text, the retro illustrations, and the continuous theme of pride and commitment to a common goal. What will hook kids is Ward’s anthropomorphic Rosie who is just utterly adorable. With Rosie narrating the story, young children get a glimpse of the collective effort during the war. Kids also see Rosie’s range of emotions from excitement and determination in working in the field to worry when seeing planes in the sky. As an educator and college history major, I greatly appreciate a picture book that can be used to teach children about this important part of our American history.
While we are not at war with another country, we are currently fighting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Rosie: Stronger Than Steel is a great reminder that by working together, we as a nation (and world) can overcome the toughest battles
June 24, 2023
A beautiful book about strong women and their effort to support the Allies in World War II. This is a book to introduce the concepts of war, nationalism, patriotism and feminism to very young readers without necessarily using those terms. The child can be the guide. The book introduces two important groups of women during World War II: female factory workers in the US and the Women's Land Army in England. If you're comfortable with your history, a good closing question could be, "What do you think happened to those factory workers at the end of the war?" It is a very colorful, joyful book about hard work and working together. The war rhetoric is minimal. There is only one ominous page with the fields shaded by bomber plane silhouettes which reminded me of the Blitz: Germany 's bombing of London. In the author's notes at the end, there's a timeline and detail about the two programs historically. Added to my book buy list.
March 1, 2020
Interesting historical read for children
This book is about Rosie the tractor who is painted green. I like how this story is based on facts from World War II.
The author has at the end of the book some information about World War II, women working in factories and the need for farming supplies to support the war effort.
This is a wonderful tribute to working women both in America and the United Kingdom during World War II.
I like how the author used Rosie the tractor to tell the story in a delightful manner that will be appealing to children.
Rosie’s name is based on Rosie the riveter to commemorate all women who were working in the factories or in the farm fields during the war effort in World War II.
This book is about Rosie the tractor who is painted green. I like how this story is based on facts from World War II.
The author has at the end of the book some information about World War II, women working in factories and the need for farming supplies to support the war effort.
This is a wonderful tribute to working women both in America and the United Kingdom during World War II.
I like how the author used Rosie the tractor to tell the story in a delightful manner that will be appealing to children.
Rosie’s name is based on Rosie the riveter to commemorate all women who were working in the factories or in the farm fields during the war effort in World War II.
April 8, 2020
As an adult, this book touched me
While feeding my 3-month old son, I thought I would read to him and just lazily picked this book not knowing anything about it other than the fact that it was about a tractor.
Boy was I wrong.
This book is an intimate, brief, yet tender exposure to the heroes who stayed behind and fought the way from their homes and farmland. The author makes it personal and gives you a protagonist to love and respect. The author shows us that even when things look their bleakest, there is still hope. It is a very touching book.
I loved it and would recommend it to everyone.
While feeding my 3-month old son, I thought I would read to him and just lazily picked this book not knowing anything about it other than the fact that it was about a tractor.
Boy was I wrong.
This book is an intimate, brief, yet tender exposure to the heroes who stayed behind and fought the way from their homes and farmland. The author makes it personal and gives you a protagonist to love and respect. The author shows us that even when things look their bleakest, there is still hope. It is a very touching book.
I loved it and would recommend it to everyone.
Read
April 23, 2020What a beautiful piece of historical fiction for young readers.
I remember first learning about the Women's Land Army when my family was living in Britain in 2010 and thinking it was the most incredible story of ordinary women doing their part to support their troops and their nation. This picture book was inspired by the Land Army and by Women Factory Workers in the US and their instrumental role in WWII. This picture book, told from the perspective of a personified tractor named Rosie, highlights this history for young readers with brightly colored illustrations done in paper collage with line drawings.
A great girl-power picture book filled with true history.
I remember first learning about the Women's Land Army when my family was living in Britain in 2010 and thinking it was the most incredible story of ordinary women doing their part to support their troops and their nation. This picture book was inspired by the Land Army and by Women Factory Workers in the US and their instrumental role in WWII. This picture book, told from the perspective of a personified tractor named Rosie, highlights this history for young readers with brightly colored illustrations done in paper collage with line drawings.
A great girl-power picture book filled with true history.
March 28, 2020
A great picture book story, with a wonderful explanation of the history that inspired the author!
I love this story about a tractor in World War II. It is told in such a way that the whole family can read it. The older children can learn about a lot of history and the younger children learn about things as their maturity level allows. It reminded me a little about the Little Engine that Could, that was read to me as a child. There are so many lessons we can get from this book. I highly recommended this book!
I love this story about a tractor in World War II. It is told in such a way that the whole family can read it. The older children can learn about a lot of history and the younger children learn about things as their maturity level allows. It reminded me a little about the Little Engine that Could, that was read to me as a child. There are so many lessons we can get from this book. I highly recommended this book!
April 3, 2020
Great children's story of working together to overcome adversity
I read this story aloud to my grandchildren over FaceTime to keep in touch during quarantine while we can't be together. They are in another country and we can't travel to see them. This story reminded us all that, before we were born, there were difficulties to overcome and hardships to endure until the victory was won. The Rosies of that time stepped up to the challenge and worked hard and that helped make us all safe and free. It is a perfect story for our time.
I read this story aloud to my grandchildren over FaceTime to keep in touch during quarantine while we can't be together. They are in another country and we can't travel to see them. This story reminded us all that, before we were born, there were difficulties to overcome and hardships to endure until the victory was won. The Rosies of that time stepped up to the challenge and worked hard and that helped make us all safe and free. It is a perfect story for our time.
March 23, 2020
Unique story shared
The story framed in this book was in some ways new to me. I had known of the workforce inclusion of women in factories during WW II . I didn't know the further information related to working on farms and the cooperation between the U.S. and England. The illustrations were well done along with the semi rhyming diction. Kids will definitely enjoy the story as did I.
The story framed in this book was in some ways new to me. I had known of the workforce inclusion of women in factories during WW II . I didn't know the further information related to working on farms and the cooperation between the U.S. and England. The illustrations were well done along with the semi rhyming diction. Kids will definitely enjoy the story as did I.
January 4, 2022
Rating: 4.5 leaves out of 5
Characters: 4.5/5
Cover: 4.5/5
Story: 4.5/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Genre: Children/Picture Book
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
A good book about what happened back home during WW2. Usually we hear about the men who went to war, and than you for your services, but this book showed kids what some of the women did during the time and how they helped. I found the art cute and capturing as well.
Characters: 4.5/5
Cover: 4.5/5
Story: 4.5/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Genre: Children/Picture Book
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
A good book about what happened back home during WW2. Usually we hear about the men who went to war, and than you for your services, but this book showed kids what some of the women did during the time and how they helped. I found the art cute and capturing as well.
March 15, 2023
I found this book a little deep for my 3 year old. He seemed to really enjoy it though. He had me read it multiple times. I think he liked the tractor part but the historical significance went over his head. It was a nice history refresher for me. I liked the refresher on how important the women were during the war and what went on at the home front. It reminded me a little of A League Of Their Own.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 116 reviews