Edith Ellen Eddy

by Julee Ann Granger

Edith Ellen Eddy likes to climb trees,collect spiders, finger paint anywhere and play in the dirt, much to the exasperation of her parents.

40 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2005

About the author

Julee Ann Granger, a longtime Midwest educator and Fairway, Kan., resident, has won the International Reading Association’s Teacher’s Choice Award for her first book, "Edith Ellen Eddy." "Edith Ellen Eddy" is the story of a young girl who, much like Granger as a child, is a tomboy more interested in dirt and tadpoles than daises and tutus. The book has a strong message of self-acceptance and has been a hit with children, teachers and book stores across the country. Ms. Granger is currently working on several other books in the Edith Ellen Eddy series. She teaches first grade at Merriam Elementary in the Shawnee Mission, Kansas School District and is available to speak at schools, district meetings, conferences and more on topics such as reading, tallying and more. Ms. Granger is also available for interactive and fun book readings and signings with games and crafts. Presentations can be adjusted for age groups and time allotments. Lesson Plans are available.

Reviews

[Jeana Wert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edith Ellen Eddy was an amazing book. Nowadays i believe children and even older adults have a hard time learning to accept one another for different likes and dislikes. This is a perfect book to read to young children to teach them that being different and having different interests is okay. It also teaches them that you need to learn to accept people with different likes and dislikes. In this book,Edith Ellen Eddy enjoys to play in the dirt, play with bugs, etc. rather than doing the typical girly things and her parents have a hard time dealing with this.

[Ciara Plackett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personal Reaction:
I have a personal connection to this book, it was written by my favorite teacher. I had Ms. Granger as a teacher for first, second, and third grade. I loved this book the first time I read it. And I still read it from time to time because I love it and the message behind it.

Purpose:
I would read this book aloud to kids ages K-3. This book was written to tell children that it's okay to be themselves and to accept themselves for who they are. This would be a great book to share with students and talk about their identities and to let them know that they are safe to be who they are in the class room. Kids will like this book, it is something that I think many students will relate to in one way or another.
This would also be an interesting book to introduce a conversation about gender roles.

[Julee Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Edith Ellen Eddy" has won the International Reading Association's Teacher's Choice Award and received “five stars” from readers at www.amazon.com, including the Midwest Book Review."Edith Ellen Eddy" was published by Greene Bark Press and is available at www.amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble and Borders stores across the Kansas City area.

[Kara Cowie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great children's book - a perfect gift!

[Jenelle Carbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughters both love this book. It is a fun book with great pictures an a great message!