Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The Blue Ribbon Day by: Katie Courie and Illustrated by: Marjorie Priceman













Ages: 3-8

Best friends Ellie and Carrie decide to tryout for the soccer team. After tryouts, the results are posted the next day at school. Ellie made the soccer team, however Carrie did not. Carrie is very upset, and goes home crying to her mom. Her mom gives her some reassurance, and the next day Carrie decided to enter the school science fair with her lab partner. How will Carrie and her partner do in the science fair competition? Find out in The Blue Ribbon Day.

The Blue Ribbon Day is a cute children’s book. The story is told in fun rhymes. This is great to teach children about rhymes, and also helps keep their attention. The illustrations are bright and full of energy. The upbeat text, along with the vibrant illustrations makes this book enjoyable. Many children can probably relate to the disappointment Carrie experiences. For any reader who has not made a sports team, has not gotten a part in the school play, or has not won a school election, this story gives a lesson of confidence. This book also contains some other lessons throughout the story. First, each child is blessed with his/her own special gifts. We all have a special talent, it is just a matter of finding that talent. The girls in the story remain friends, and realize that they can’t both be good at everything. Also, it encourages children to deal positively with disappointment. The Blue Ribbon Day is a charming and fun book full of positivity that children and adults alike will enjoy!

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