Thank you to Libro。fm for an audio copy of this title。 The following is not a reflection of the illustrations。Brimming with an incredible repertoire of wordplay, alliteration, and zippy fun, the writing breathes in and out like fresh air。 Read by the author, a smooth rhythm and metered pace creates this pathway of words Stscey travels as she steps up for the spelling bee, herself, and other。The double-entendre, social anxiety/physical concern earring against advocating for oneself and others, is Thank you to Libro。fm for an audio copy of this title。 The following is not a reflection of the illustrations。Brimming with an incredible repertoire of wordplay, alliteration, and zippy fun, the writing breathes in and out like fresh air。 Read by the author, a smooth rhythm and metered pace creates this pathway of words Stscey travels as she steps up for the spelling bee, herself, and other。The double-entendre, social anxiety/physical concern earring against advocating for oneself and others, is a reoccurring motif proving that Spelling Bees and the art of language and communication is still a necessary skill。 It’s one that can provide courage and strength for children and adults as we face others who may not understand or appreciate things the way we do。A note by the author explains the autobiographical inspiration for this story, and may prompt young children to think about SEL soft skills。 Highly recommended。 。。。more
Jeanie Phillips,
An extraordinary story written by an extraordinary woman。
Shaketta,
Lover this children's book! It has some many gems! I listened to this through libro。fm and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed it! She said the lesson is to continue trying no matter what and don't tease others。 Great book about reading and learning new words! Great read! Lover this children's book! It has some many gems! I listened to this through libro。fm and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed it! She said the lesson is to continue trying no matter what and don't tease others。 Great book about reading and learning new words! Great read! 。。。more
Gigi,
I cannot wait to get this book into my libraries and into teachers hands。 Such a great read aloud to kick off a Spelling Bee but also to reinforce important concepts of perseverance and courtesy。 I loved it!