One day, when she was figuring out what to wear to school that would impress everyone, something happened. Items borrowed from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan are dependent on the policies of the lending library. The artwork for this is really nice, but the message is what really struck me as amazing. It teaches that if you pretend to be what other people like or think you should be then you don't have control over your life anymore. Not only is each page filled with bright colors and a lot of detail but it teaches a lesson of being your true self. Born in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Spokane, Washington. This is a story about peer pressure and not having enough confidence in yourself to stand up for something you like or want. Her skin turns into stripes! each one, for older children, they could research one of these uncommon foods and share what they learn. Because the other kids in her school don't like them. (Why do I get an image of Horshack and the sweathogs when I say that, and jeez, did that date me?) This is a great picture book to use with older students! Instead of blending in, she’s standing out. In fact, she''s so worried that she''s about to break out in… a bad case of stripes! Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Because the other kids in her school don’t like them. So here are a few ideas to get you started: If you use one of these ideas, we would love to hear how it went. The main character is a girl named Camilla Cream who secretly loves lima beans but doesn't want to eat them because her friends dislike them and she wants to be just like them. As the days go on, the stripes get worse and worse and change to represent anything imaginable including a checkerboard and clouds. She has been afraid to go to bed for the past few nights because of the "wiggly things" in this book. As the days go on, the stripes get worse and worse and change to represent anything imaginable including a checkerboard and clouds. It's actually quite bizarre and psychologically disturbing even for an adult (not to mention the graphic illustrations). A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is a great picture book to promote cause & effect, self-esteem and social and emotional learning. . I finally got around to reading this classic. Camilla’s treatment by her classmates is not nice. If you were thinking about reading this book to your classroom or having your students read this book I would suggest it. Specialists are called but the situation goes from bad to worse. This is a silly book, but it taught me a good lesson. The visuals and some of the stuff that happened to the main character was just terrifying. She feels that she has many people to impress and feels that she has to look her best. Good book for discussion on peer pressure and acceptance. She wanted to fit in so much that she would do what people wanted her to do, even if that wasn't exactly who she was. It's a little too old for Catherine, and kind of saccharine. The story continues as she turns into whatever people say about her until she finally learns to be herself again. d Case of Stripes was an interesting story about a girl who wanted to fit in. They tried to solve the problem by calling the doctor so the doctor could help her . And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. Because the other kids in her school don't like them. The name of this book is A Bad Case of Stripes. Camilla’s treatment by her classmates is not nice. Photo Credit: Scholastic by Wendy Jeffries, TasteWise Kids Executive Director . I found it on the Goodreads recommended reading list bookshelf. She goes to school and is considered a distraction to the rest of the class and is asked to stay home. Summary This is a story of an insecure girl who learns to be happy with her identity. Camilla is mortified because now she stands out more than ever, but even the experts can’t determine what is wrong with her or com. She then breaks out with stripes. And the illustrations were so detailed! The information below is included in your interlibrary loan request. The doctors check her put they cannot think what may have caused the stripes. His characters feel real, they are not cookie cutter. Such an original idea that teaches such a simple lesson! The illustrations are AMAZING. Halfway through reading this with my children I felt like the kid in the back of the class that's going "Ooh! I know what's gonna happen!" She worries what other people will think of her, even when choosing a dress. Welcome back. While this is of course very important, and a skill we want all of our students to learn, I thought it would be fun to use this book to talk more explicitly about different food preferences. In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself. Scholastic offers a good lesson plan for Pre-K thru 2nd grade which focuses on learning to respect and accept differences in others. Camilla discovers the only cure to actually eat what others make fun of her. For example she loved to eat lima beans, but because she knew most people thought they were gross she also pretended like she thought they were gross. To search one or more specific libraries: Check the boxes beside the libraries you want to search. A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is a great picture book to promote cause & effect, self-esteem and social and emotional learning. Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but decides not to eat them because everyone else thinks they’re gross and she wants to fit in. Worse yet, she seems to change colors to match whatever is happening around her. (Ex. The moral is no matter what others are telling you, you have to be true to yourself. Summary. “Camilla Cream loved lima beans. Why? Or they could find a recipe that includes the food as a main ingredient, you could also use a map of the world and identify where some of these fruits or vegetables most often grown/from, you could create an “alternative phrase” poster with the phrases that can be hung up in the classroom/at home. If you don't want to include your own Regional Library in your search, scroll back up the page and remove your Regional Library under Remove Filters. Nice colors and funny characters. Even after the school removed the book we dealt with the aftermath for months. Camilla discovers the only cure to actually eat what others make fun of her for, the lima beans, and when she does she turns back into regular old Camilla. The moral is no matter w. David Shannon writes the best books. they might not completely understand the meaning behind it, but the story itself is very entertaining as it creates a humorous way of telling the story. Always remember that children are living. Some basic reviews of books that you may be thinking about using in your classroom. The book prompts students to think about what can be done to develop stronger sense of self-worth and positive communication. Breaking my strict rule about avoiding David Shannon books, I checked this one out after I noticed that almost every goodreads friend I have is reading it or wants to read it. Because the other kids in her school don''t like them. She is covered from head to toe in stripes and does not understand the reason why. So many people t. Camilla Cream is so frustrated on the first day of school. No Tags, Be the first to tag this record! Camilla was … After a very embarrassing interaction with news crews, Camilla meets an old lady. Such a cute story! She "cures" herself by eating a handful of lima beans, the same beans that she pretended she didn't like. Nate the Great and the mushy valentine / by Marjorie Sharmat ; illustrations by Marc Simont. Ohh! To change this data, submit a. Nate the Great and me : the case of the fleeing fang / by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat ; illustrations by Marc Simont. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.