Rosie Sprout’s Time to Shine by Allison Wortche, illustrated by Patrice BartonRosie Sprout’s classmate, Violet, is the girl who is best at everything. Maybe you know a girl like her in your life. You got a good grade on your work? She got a better one. Her clothes are nicer, her stories are more exciting, and even her ponytail is always perfect with a beautiful ribbon and not a hair out of place. Everyone in the class loves her...except Rosie. Rosie would rather enjoy a book quietly or stop to smell the flowers and she is tired of hearing Violet’s praises.
When the class plants their own seeds, everyone expects Violet’s the be the best, and Rosie is fed up. She makes a plan to have the biggest and best plant, and does something dishonest. Out of nowhere, Violet comes down with the chicken pox. Rosie changes her tune and takes care of her plant as well as Violet’s. Of course, when Violet comes back, she says a quick “thank you” and all the time, love and attention Rosie gave to the plant is immediately forgotten. This is not a story of friendship; the girls don’t become buddies after this, and Violet continues to say how great she is at everything. But it’s about how Rosie changes the way she feels about Violet. I especially liked the last page of the book where Rosie and her teacher share a knowing smile that says Violet is not so great after all.
Patrice Barton's illustrations are beautiful and I love Rosie’s sweet half smile, messy pigtails and bright eyes. She’s a hard worker with a kind heart, and I think many school age children relate to her. I recommend this book for children in Kindergarten through second grade. Don’t let the Violets be the best at everything! There are many things that you are best at, and it’s your time to shine-just like Rosie. You can do it too!
--Angie R., Headquarters
When the class plants their own seeds, everyone expects Violet’s the be the best, and Rosie is fed up. She makes a plan to have the biggest and best plant, and does something dishonest. Out of nowhere, Violet comes down with the chicken pox. Rosie changes her tune and takes care of her plant as well as Violet’s. Of course, when Violet comes back, she says a quick “thank you” and all the time, love and attention Rosie gave to the plant is immediately forgotten. This is not a story of friendship; the girls don’t become buddies after this, and Violet continues to say how great she is at everything. But it’s about how Rosie changes the way she feels about Violet. I especially liked the last page of the book where Rosie and her teacher share a knowing smile that says Violet is not so great after all.
Patrice Barton's illustrations are beautiful and I love Rosie’s sweet half smile, messy pigtails and bright eyes. She’s a hard worker with a kind heart, and I think many school age children relate to her. I recommend this book for children in Kindergarten through second grade. Don’t let the Violets be the best at everything! There are many things that you are best at, and it’s your time to shine-just like Rosie. You can do it too!
--Angie R., Headquarters
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