A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Appropriate Age Range: 4-8 years
What this book is all about:
Camilla is worried what everyone will think of her on the 1st day of school. She wakes up and realizes she has a bad case of the stripes and every time someone calls out a different way to be, she changes colors again. Camilla learns the importance of staying true to herself.
Why you might want to read it:
This story teaches us that we are different and unique in our own special way. We do not have to change ourselves to fit in.
4 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
At the beginning of the story, Camilla is worried about what everyone would think of her on the 1st day of school. Has there ever been a time you felt like Camilla?
If you could give advice to Camilla on her 1st day of school, what would you tell her?
Why was Camilla afraid to eat the Lima Beans?
What was the only cure for the Bad Case of Stripes?