![]() ![]() Alone and lonely for much of her childhood, Eleanor found solace in books and in the life of her lively and independent mind. 5-8 yearsĮleanor, Quiet No More By Doreen Rapport, Illustrated by Gary Kelley Eleanor Roosevelt was raised in a privileged but stern Victorian household, with an affectionate but mostly absent father and a critical mother who made fun of her daughter’s looks. ![]() Barbara Cooney captures the essence of the little girl whose indomitable spirit would make her one of the greatest and most beloved first ladies of all time. Years passed before Eleanor began to discover in herself the qualities of intelligence, compassion, and strength that made her a remarkable woman. ![]() Eleanor By Barbara Cooney Though she came from a wealthy and privileged family, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up in a cheerless household that left her lonely and shy. ![]()
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