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Author: Cari Best
Illustrator: Giselle Potter
Grades: PreK - 3
Lexile®: 420L
Guided Reading Level: N
Release Date: 2003
Themes: Feelings, School, Shyness, Theater |
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Violet is so shy that she never makes waves in the swimming pool or swallowing sounds at snack time. She shrinks whenever anyone watches her. So what will Violet do when her teacher, Mrs. Maxwell, gives her a big part in the school play? Narrated with wit and humor by Calista Flockhart, with music by Ernest V. Troost.
Reviews:
Clifton Media Center News: “The teacher’s understanding and creative approach to solving the problems of a very shy student make this a winner at school.”
Booklist: “Appealing to shy types, this value-laden story, narrated by Calista Flockhart, sends a message to classroom bullies as well.”
School Library Journal : “… brings Giselle Potter's quirky characters to life in all their glorious awkwardness….Calista Flockhart's narration captures the heroine's understated persona as well as her foil's obnoxiousness. Young viewers …will certainly enjoy the humorous, satisfying story.…A stellar addition to units on the solar system, feelings, or self-esteem.” Video of the Week.
AudioFile: “Actress Calista Flockhart’s surprisingly empathetic reading (was SHE once shy?) creates a spirited, likable Violet who sill do anything to avoid the spotlight…. Listeners will enjoy learning how the shy Violet triumphs – all from her hidden place in the wings!”
Awards:
Film Awards: Silver Remi, 2004 Worldfest-Houston; CINE Golden Eagle
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