compass_rose's review
2.0
Quick read. Good for 7-9yo read aloud. A winter holiday story (Christmas, Hanukkah). 1993 pictures are outdated and unnecessary. This would prompt several great classroom / book club discussions for 7-9 yos.
samw0327's review
5.0
A very short (50 pages), but poignant story about the importance of learning people’s names and calling them by those names. Every teacher should take time to read this book.
aylas1206's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
abbynaf's review against another edition
3.0
While I wasn't wowed by this book it is a solid book for early readers who want to transition into chapter books. Simple language and lovely illustrations really brought to life a girl's struggle to stand up for what she wants and use her voice to solve her own problems.
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
http://pussreboots.pair.com/blog/2015/comments_11/my_name_is_maria_isabel.html
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
Maria Isabel Salazar Lopez hates
having to start over at a new school.
But worst of all, there are already
two other Marias in her class and
her new teacher decides to call her
Mary Lopez!
Maria Isabel never hears her teacher
when she is addressed as Mary Lopez
and she ends up being skipped for the
class play.
I know exactly how Maria Isabel feels.
I was always Debbie A. or Deborah in
a class with scores of other Debbies.
I just wanted to be called by my name,
too, just like Maria Isabel. I loved
this book and can't wait to share it
with kids in my school.
Favorite Quote: "Ah, Maria Lopez," the teacher said as
she read the card. "We already have two
Marias in this class. Why don't we call
you Mary instead? Take a seat over there
by Marta Perez and I'll give you your
books later."
having to start over at a new school.
But worst of all, there are already
two other Marias in her class and
her new teacher decides to call her
Mary Lopez!
Maria Isabel never hears her teacher
when she is addressed as Mary Lopez
and she ends up being skipped for the
class play.
I know exactly how Maria Isabel feels.
I was always Debbie A. or Deborah in
a class with scores of other Debbies.
I just wanted to be called by my name,
too, just like Maria Isabel. I loved
this book and can't wait to share it
with kids in my school.
Favorite Quote: "Ah, Maria Lopez," the teacher said as
she read the card. "We already have two
Marias in this class. Why don't we call
you Mary instead? Take a seat over there
by Marta Perez and I'll give you your
books later."
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