Not Quite Snow White
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- $119.00
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- $119.00
Descripción editorial
A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Grace Byers's I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe.
Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance—and she’s pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role.
But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role.
They whisper, they snicker, and they glare.
Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call?
Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.
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Tameika is a die-hard song-and-dance gal, and the world (including her own backyard) is her stage. Now, having played a cucumber, a space cowgirl, a dinosaur, and a mermaid, she's going to audition for the biggest school play role yet: the lead in the musical Snow White. But when she overhears her peers gossiping ("She's too tall." "She's much too chubby." "And she's too brown."), Tameika's strong will wavers. "Maybe she was wrong for wanting to be this princess," debut author Franklin writes. Enter Tameika's parents, who give her the encouragement she needs ("You're just enough of all the right stuff") to knock 'em dead at the audition. With earnestness and plenty of heart (and offering subtle assurances throughout that Tameika is no prima donna), the creators adroitly make the girl's problem feel less overwhelming, smartly emphasizing her passion and empowerment. Digital illustrations by Glenn (Mommy's Khimar) are forthright in portraying Tameika's talent, ambition, and the joy both bring her. It's refreshing to see female confidence portrayed without a single "aw, shucks" moment, and important to be reminded that there's no one right way to be a princess. Ages 4 8.
