​Eleanor Roosevelt: Her Path to Kindness

Written by Helaine Becker
Illustrated by Aura Lewis

Grade:

K-2

ISBN-13:

978-0316316415

Publisher:

Christy Ottaviano Books (2023)

This thoughtfully-told and beautifully-illustrated book tells the story of a young Eleanor Roosevelt who faced trauma as a young child but came through it to become the brave, gracious First Lady of the United States. Without glossing over the details of a difficult childhood, this book is still appropriate for young children because of its gentle telling of the story and emphasis on Eleanor's bravery and empathy for others. As she says, "Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier." A more thorough biography at the end gives more details for teachers and older children. ​