A heartwrenching story about a 1960s aspiring artist trying to find her place in world as those closest to her let her down repeatedly, this novel in verse may fail to connect with modern readers.
An exceptional pairing of language and art. Its humor and fresh message give it wide appeal, and its positive depiction of a male teacher makes it a standout selection among stories about kindergarten classrooms.
PreS-Gr 2—A little girl longs to be a flower girl ("All my friends have been flower girls"), and her dream finally comes true when her Aunt Penny is to be married...