Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott - Yona Zeldis McDonough

A worthy picture book biography! The information is interesting and age appropriate for the intended audience (upper elementary to middle school).  The illustrations are really gorgeous and well suited to the topic.  This book will be of particular relevance after one has read Little Women as so much of that book was drawn from her real life experiences. 

 

I love that the author chose to include two poems authored by Louisa when she was eight and eleven.  That was a really special treat and also of great interest to a young reader.  There are also quotes, a timeline and a recipe for New England Apple Slump.