A Bad Case of Stripes, by David Shannon (audio book)(Kindergarten - Grade 2)
Camilla Cream is getting ready to start school and longs to fit in perfectly. So much so that she denies her love of lima beans because everyone else hates them. Imagine her horror when her skin breaks out in rainbow-colored stripes as she is dressing for her first day of school. The whole town is overcome by her predicament as her stripes change with classmates' comments or as doctors prescribe new treatments. This book is visually impressive and serves up bold images that make the fantasy come alive for the reader. The book has a moral lesson to share that speaks to the challenge kids face in trying to 'be themselves' or make an independent decision. Young children (under age five) may be intimidated by the illustrations or story line without a solid understanding of fantasy and reality. The audio version is lighthearted and comical with sound effects and music throughout.
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Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff
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