Status
Available
Series
Publication
Dial Books (1991), Edition: 1st, 32 pages
Library's review
"Grace loves to act out her favorite stories, taking every part from Joan of Arc to Mowgli. But when her class learns that they will be doing Peter Pan, the other kids tell Grace she can't have the lead: Peter's neither black nor a girl. Fortunately, Nana and Ma have contagious confidence in
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Grace's ability, and at the tryouts the class also agrees that Grace is best. It's easy to catch the wholesomely assertive spirit here—as Binch does, in this excellent debut, with her detailed, realistic watercolors; vibrant Grace almost springs from the page. (Picture book. 4-8)" www.kirkusreviews.com Show Less
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1991)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 1995)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 1994)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 1994)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1994)
Reading Rainbow Program Selection (Selection — 91 — 1993)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (Primary — 1992)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1991
ISBN
9780803710405