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A Picture Book of

Eleanor Roosevelt

In memory of my sister- in- law Felice,
1944- 1989,
who had the generous spirit of
Eleanor Roosevelt in her.

D.A.A.

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Text copyright 1991 by David A. Adler
Illustrations copyright 1991 by Robert Casilla
All rights reserved

Printed and bound in December, 2010 at Worzalla, Stevens Point, WI, USA.
9 11 13 12 10

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Adler, David A.
A picture book of Eleanor Roosevelt / by David A. Adler;
illustrated by Robert Casilla.1st ed.
p. cm.
Summary: A brief account of the life and
accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.
ISBN 0-8234-0856-6
1. Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962Pictorial works
Juvenile literature. 2. PresidentsUnited StatesWives
Pictorial worksJuvenile literature. [1. Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962.
2. First ladies.] I. Casilla, Robert, ill. II. Title.
E807.1.R48A66 1991
973.917'092dc20
[B]
[92] 90-39212 CIP AC

HOLIDAY HOUSE is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-0856-6 (hardcover)
ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1157-3 (paperback)

ISBN-10: 0-8234-0856-6 (hardcover)
ISBN-10: 0-8234-1157-5 (paperback)

Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. Her parents, Anna and Elliot, were wealthy. They had many servants, a home in the city, and a large summer house in the country.

Eleanors mother was beautiful, but Eleanor was not a pretty child. She was tall and awkward and also very quiet. She often looked so serious that her mother called her Granny. Eleanor hated that nickname.

Eleanors father called her his Lit-tle Golden Hair and his Little Nell. Eleanor loved those names and she loved her father.

When Eleanor was just eight years old, her mother died. Eleanor went to live in her grandmothers house. Two years later, in 1894, Eleanors father died, too. Eleanor missed him terribly and dreamed of him often.

There were many rules in her grandmothers house. Eleanor could not read in bed before breakfast. She had to wear long black stockings and high button shoes even in the summer.

Eleanor was cared for by a servant, Madeleine, who often screamed at her. Sometimes she even pulled Elea-nors hair.

When Eleanor was fifteen, she was sent to Allenswood, a boarding school in England. She was happy to go. She felt she was starting a new life.

The teachers and students at Allenswood thought Eleanor was wonderful. The headmistress wrote home that Eleanor had a pure heart. She taught Eleanor the importance of helping others.

While Eleanor was in England, her uncle, Theodore Roosevelt, became the president of the United States. He was a strong and popular leader.

Eleanor returned to New York in 1902. She was almost eighteen years old.

Eleanors grandmother sent her from one fancy party to the next. Eleanor usually hated those parties, but she did have a good time when she talked with her distant cousin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Eleanor joined the Junior League and began a lifelong devotion to helping the poor. While working for the Jun-ior League, Eleanor taught children to dance and exer-cise, in the Rivington Street Settlement House.

Eleanor took her cousin Franklin to the Settlement House. Franklin took her to college football games at his school. They fell in love.

On March 17, 1905 Eleanor and Franklin were married. At the wedding, the guests paid little attention to the bride and groom. They were more interested in Eleanors uncle, President Theodore Roosevelt.

Eleanor and Franklin had six children one daughter and five sons. One son died when he was still an infant. Eleanor had servants and nurses to help her. At times, the children were afraid of the strict nurses and so was Eleanor.

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