Curiously Cara Meets Pharaoh Hatshepsut - (African Queens) by Karen Mae (Hardcover)

About the Book

Journey all the way to Egypt with a girl, her grandma, and a talking cat to meet the second known woman pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut.

Book Synopsis

Cara and Grandma chanted their magic poem. "Dance to the left, circle to the right, ring Daisy's bell, and hold on tight."

Lastly, Cara yelled, "Three, two, one, let's have some fun!" Then, she jingled the bell on Daisy's collar.

They rose into the air and whisked around and around. When they opened their eyes, they were in a new land and were wearing new clothes. Cara and Grandma had on white dresses that flowed to the ground and Daisy wore her Adventure Crown. The Adventure Crown was special because it allowed Daisy to talk, just like people!

Daisy looked up at them. "Come along. There is much to show you."

Join a girl, her talking cat, and her grandmother, as they take the journey of a lifetime to Egypt to meet the second woman pharaoh, Hatshepsut. Travelling to Djeser-Djeseru and The Temple of Karnak, Pharaoh Hatshepsut teaches the trio all about her reign.

As pharaoh, Hatshepsut ruled for over twenty years. During this time, she instituted trade and even fought alongside her soldiers in battle. Many years after her death, someone destroyed many of her statues and tried to erase her from history but this book aims to provide an incredible look into Pharaoh Hatshepsut's story.

In her first picture book, Karen Mae sets out to satisfy the curiosity of all the tiny travellers and the lifelong learners in your life. The vibrant illustrations inside Curiously Cara Meets Pharaoh Hatshepsut keeps little learners entertained while they journey throughout time.

This is a great book to read at home or inside the classroom.

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Praise for "Curiously Cara Meets Pharaoh Hatshepsut"

This book was extremely educational and informative. My children enjoyed learning about ancient Egypt and Pharaoh Hatshepsut. It even included a definition and pronunciation page that broke down many of the words that were relevant to that time period. I personally loved that it brought light to a powerful women in history, AND that it had something in it for each of my four kiddos.

A wonderful book that takes you away from everything going on in the world today. I truly enjoyed reading this book with my daughter, and can only hope that Cara, her grandma, and Cat go on many more adventures so we can continue to enjoy. It's fun and educational. The book includes a pronunciation and definition page which was really cool. Would 10/10 recommend.