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Here Come the Girl Scouts!: The Amazing All-True Story of Juliette 'Daisy' Gordon Low and Her Great Adventure Hardcover – Picture Book, January 1, 2012

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 260 ratings

The amazing, all-true story of the first Girl Scouts and their visionary founder.

Juliette Gordon Low--Daisy to her friends and family--was not like most girls of the Victorian era. Prim and proper? BOSH! Dainty and delicate? HOW BORING! She loved the outdoors, and she yearned for adventure! Born into a family of pathfinders and pioneers, she too wanted to make a difference in the world--and nothing would stop her. Combining her ancestors’ passion for service with her own adventurous spirit and her belief that girls could do anything, she founded the Girl Scouts. One hundred years later, they continue to have adventures, do good deeds, and make a difference!
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On March 12, 2012, the Girl Scouts will have been in existence for 100 years, and it’s all thanks to Juliette Daisy Gordon Low. Daisy was a girl with gumption; an opening illustration shows her joy at hanging from a tree, petticoat on full display. A trip to England later in life introduces Daisy to the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, and the rest, as they say, is history. Ambitious in scope, this picture-book biography covers everything from the first meeting of the Girl Scouts to its first handbook (with guidance on such things as how to stop a runaway horse) to troop expansion across the country. A final inspiring spread offers up portraits of former Girl Scouts, including Hillary Rodham Clinton and Gloria Steinem, and it leaves one portrait empty: you. Well-chosen quotes from the original handbook (fresh air is your great friend) are incorporated into Hooper’s exuberant illustrations, which were created using paint, ink, and printmaking techniques. Extensive back matter includes Girl Scout–related history, legacy, photos, and sources. Girl power, all the way around. Grades 1-4. --Ann Kelley

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"Deft storyteller Shana Corey knows that good history writers pick rich details to paint a life story. That’s exactly what she does in 'Here Come the Girl Scouts!'." --The New York Times*"Corey tells Low’s story with few words, but a lot of energy. This is an exuberant celebration of Low’s work just in time for the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary." --School Library Journal, starred review"Corey’s gung-ho prose conveys Low’s gumption and optimism. Hooper’s folksy mixed-media art, much like Corey’s prose, portrays the Scouts and their history in a fresh, unstuffy manner." --Publishers Weekly"Girl power, all the way around." --Booklist"Captivating. Well done, all around. So, sit down with your favorite box of Do-si-dos (or, OK, Thin Mints, if that’s your style) and be sure to experience this one." --Kirkus blog review Did You Know These Amazing Facts about the Girl Scouts?* There are more than 3.2 million Girl Scouts throughout the world! *More than 50 million American women enjoyed Girl Scouting during their childhoods. * March 2012 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545342783
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545342780
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD720L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches
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Customers find the book suitable for all Girl Scout ages. They appreciate the inspirational story and cute illustrations. The introduction provides great information about Juliette Gordon Low and the first Girl Scouts. Readers enjoy the humor and historical facts about the founder. However, some find the text too small and difficult to read.

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22 customers mention "Ages"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suitable for all ages of Girl Scouts. They say it's a great addition to any Girl Scout Troop's library, parents to read with their Girl Scouts, or any adult. The pictures make the book come alive for young readers and teach about the founder of Girl Scouts.

"...writing and the illustrations are what really make it come alive for young readers...." Read more

"...this for my daughter for her bridging to Brownies-- it's a really special gift!" Read more

"...delicious cookies, and this book is a good, easy to understand explanation of the Girl Scouts...." Read more

"...It is suitable for scouts of all ages. It is a picture book for younger children...." Read more

22 customers mention "Story quality"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it inspirational, cute, and fun, with great illustrations for children. The story uses words of the time, which will make girls of today giggle. It is well-written and their scout troop really enjoyed the book.

"...100th anniversary of the formation of the Girl Scouts comes this engaging title...." Read more

"...The story itself is inspirational, with this feisty girl overcoming societal norms and doing what she wants to do rather than what's expected of her...." Read more

"...It is a picture book for younger children. It has humorous and historical facts about Juliette Gordon Low for all ages and concludes with a more..." Read more

"...It also has lots of neat sayings sprinkled throughout...." Read more

15 customers mention "Illustrations"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find it informative and engaging, with a contemporary look and colorful designs. The book is described as an adorable addition to their home library and a history lesson told in an understandable manner.

"Once again, author Shana Corey has created a fun and wonderfully informative picture book about a great woman from history!..." Read more

""Here Come the Girl Scouts" is a fun, beautifully illustrated book about the founder of the Girl Scouts in America...." Read more

"...The book is worth owning for the beautiful art within it, not to mention the inspiring story...." Read more

"...Great art and cute story." Read more

7 customers mention "Introduction"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the introduction to Juliette Gordon Low informative and fun. It's a biography about a great woman from history, and it is inspirational with a feisty girl overcoming societal norms.

"...a fun and wonderfully informative picture book about a great woman from history!..." Read more

"...The story itself is inspirational, with this feisty girl overcoming societal norms and doing what she wants to do rather than what's expected of her...." Read more

"...I have to say I think it is a great book. It is full of lots of information about Juliette and how she started the Girl Scouts...." Read more

"...Great information about Juliette Gordon Low and the first girl scouts." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous and easy to read. It provides historical facts about Juliette Gordon Low in a fun and engaging way. The book is enjoyed by girls of all ages.

"Once again, author Shana Corey has created a fun and wonderfully informative picture book about a great woman from history!..." Read more

""Here Come the Girl Scouts" is a fun, beautifully illustrated book about the founder of the Girl Scouts in America...." Read more

"...It is a picture book for younger children. It has humorous and historical facts about Juliette Gordon Low for all ages and concludes with a more..." Read more

"...The story used words of the time, which will make the girls of today giggle. The coloring of the pages depicted the era in which she grew up...." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"4 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it easy to read and well-written, especially for young girls. However, others mention the text is too small and difficult to zoom in.

"...We all learned a lot about our founder in a fun and easy to read way. We'll be using and sharing this book with future troops." Read more

"...The girls did find it difficult to read a loud because the got confused with what was part of the story and what was a saying...." Read more

"This is an easy read for little girls--filled with inspiration and a you can do it attitude that every little girl should be taught...." Read more

"Kindle edition is very difficult for a child to read. Text is too small and difficult to zoom in. Disappointed for the high cost." Read more

Great for learning the Girl Scout Way.
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Great for learning the Girl Scout Way.
Read this with our brownie troop as part of the steps to earn the "Girl Scout Way" badge. We all learned a lot about our founder in a fun and easy to read way. We'll be using and sharing this book with future troops.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2012
    Once again, author Shana Corey has created a fun and wonderfully informative picture book about a great woman from history! Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Girl Scouts comes this engaging title. Both the world of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, and the beginnings of Girl Scout history come to life through the words and just-perfect illustrations. I read this to my daughter's 2nd grade Brownie troop, and the girls loved it. Another mom commented that the girls were "rapt," which is saying a lot for a group of 11 seven-year-olds! This is the book for you if you are a Girl Scout, were a Girl Scout, or have a Girl Scout in your life with whom you would love to share a fantastic picture book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2012
    I have mixed feelings about the Girl Scouts as an organization - many troops these days seem to spend a lot of time selling cookies and very little time empowering girls. This book, however, is a picture of how the Girl Scouts SHOULD be, and how they were conceived by their founder. The story itself is inspirational, with this feisty girl overcoming societal norms and doing what she wants to do rather than what's expected of her. But the writing and the illustrations are what really make it come alive for young readers. My children already quote frequently from Corey's previous books You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer and Milly and the Macy's Parade (Scholastic Bookshelf: Holiday) with lines like, "Mom, I am NOT a proper lady!" I know this one will join that group soon. I plan to give it to my daughter's Girl Scout leader, too!
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    I bought this for my daughter for her bridging to Brownies-- it's a really special gift!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2013
    "Here Come the Girl Scouts" is a fun, beautifully illustrated book about the founder of the Girl Scouts in America. My daughter picked this book up at the library, we took it home to read, and the next day - we registered her for scouting- it made her THAT excited!! People seem confused as to what Girl Scouts actually DO, aside from camping out and selling delicious cookies, and this book is a good, easy to understand explanation of the Girl Scouts. I read this book at all of our recruitment event for Girl Scouts as well as award this book in a raffle for all events I lead for younger troops! A must read, must own book for younger scouts!
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
    I was a Girl Scout for many years and was a leader for several years. My mom was a scout and a leader for most of her life. This book reminded me of how important the Girl Scout organization was to both of us. It is suitable for scouts of all ages. It is a picture book for younger children. It has humorous and historical facts about Juliette Gordon Low for all ages and concludes with a more advanced history about the founder of Girl Scouts. Loved the book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2012
    I bought this for my Brownie troop while they worked on their story telling badge. I have to say I think it is a great book. It is full of lots of information about Juliette and how she started the Girl Scouts. It also has lots of neat sayings sprinkled throughout. The girls did find it difficult to read a loud because the got confused with what was part of the story and what was a saying. Still I would highly recommend it for younger girl scouts and their leaders.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2012
    I was a girl scout in the late 60s and early 70s, so this brought back great memories, reminding me of the badge envy I had in 4th grade. The book celebrates the pioneering spirit of its founder Juliette "Daisy" Low, and her gumption to lead girls into adventure. I shared this book with my nieces who appreciated how this story was brought to life through its charming illustrations. The book is worth owning for the beautiful art within it, not to mention the inspiring story. I bought multiple copies to share, and it's now my coffee table featured book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2022
    Great story to share with your Girl Scouts. My Juniors & Cadettes could really relate to the story. Must share!