I thoroughly enjoyed reading this children's book. The paintings by Bethanne Anderson are beautiful and one can tell from reading it that the author really had a heart for the subject. The author chose to write about the important things like family history and big events in Louisa's life, but she also incorporated interesting details that many people may not know about her such as Louisa's favorite desert apple slump which she named her cottage in Concord after. It is these details and quotes by Louisa herself, along with the art work that make this book one I would love to own and pass on to my children. I love the graceful image of young Louisa hugging a larger than life white dog on the second page. It is a really beautiful work of art and the story that goes along with it is touching. It recounts how Louisa would go on adventures in the big city of Boston as a young girl. On one specific occasion she chose to lay her head down on the back of a big friendly dog and go to sleep instead of continue trying to find her way home. This story along with the rest of the book perfectly captures the life and spirit of Louisa May Alcott- the fearless Louisa who "runs in the wind."
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