Annie's Plaid Shirt
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.10 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692512454 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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--Midwest Book Review . 5/5 Stars. I LOVED this story! It's a simple story, empowering, and Annie is endearing. While the story stands without the illustrations, artist Rachael Balsaitismakes the story playful and shows Annie's independence. The watercolor illustrations by Rachael Balsaitis have a manga flavor that perfectly captures Annie's put-upon faceOn the final page, the photos show the author and the illustrator in their own favorite plaid shirts, and even the end papers are plaid.This picture book affirms Annie's right to nonconformity in gender expressionIt will appeal to all children and serve as a discussion starter about problem solvi
She's also a former special education teacher. STACY B. As an adult she says, does, and wears what she wants. . Just a few of her favorite things are cats, chocolate, and of course, plaid shirts. Learn more at rachaelbalsaitis. Her inspiration for writing Annie's Plaid Shirt came from feeling pressure throughout her life to conform to society's rules about gender. Learn more at stacybdavids.RACHAEL BALSAITIS is a professional plaid-wearer and illustrator, having illustrat
Great Book Erica Bee I am a Speech-Language Pathologist and I read this with some of my students. It kept the students engaged and it was short enough to finish in one session. No one could guess what would happen at the end, which made the ending more fun. We worked on prediction, reading comprehension, d. "A book that teaches good values to a young audience." according to Alex C. Cullison. Annie’s Plaid Shirt, written by Stacy Davids, and beautifully illustrated by Rachael Balsaotos, is far more than the assertion of a young girl striving for individualism and self-expression. Yes, there is Annie, seeking independence, even if it is contrary to accepted social conv. A message of empowerment Annie loves her plaid shirt. She loves everything about it. In fact, she loves her plaid shirt so much that she wears it every day. But when Annie's uncle is getting married her mother tells her she must wear a dress to the wedding. Her mother takes Annie and her brother shopping. Her
Why can't her mom understand?Then Annie has an idea. But will her mom agree?Annie's Plaid Shirt will inspire readers to be themselves and will touch the hearts of those who love them.Themes of gender norms, identity, individuality, tolerance, and self-esteem.. Annie is miserable. She feels weird in dresses. ANNIE'S PLAID SHIRT is a Mom's Choice Awards® GOLD Recipient!A Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Winner!A Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist! 5 STARS from San Francisco Book Review!Annie loves her plaid shirt and wears it everywhere. But one day her mom tells Annie that she must wear a dress to her uncle's wedding. Annie protests, but her mom insists and buys her a fancy new dress anyway