Sarabella's Thinking Cap

Sarabella is a quiet girl with a wild mind. While other students are occupied with math facts, Sarabella’s imagination pulls her into a world of her own. Sarabella’s thoughts flood the pages of this picture book through creative illustrations and playful dialect that will engage young readers.

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She is often sent home with notes from her teacher telling her parents that she daydreams during class. Many young readers will relate to Sarabella’s struggle to pay attention in school. The lively, luminescent illustrations engage all readers with this young student’s head full of fantasy. These illustrations also demonstrate the random and whimsical ways thoughts come and go when someone has an overactive brain. At one point Sarabella has a meltdown while doing homework, which can be very relatable for many students, especially those with exceptionalities. Elementary students and teachers will enjoy turning the pages as Sarabella invites readers into the life of a child with a mind of her own. This book would serve best read aloud to a class, or students in third grade and up may read it independently. This is a story that shows children the value of independent thinking through the beautiful creations that result from sharing your ideas with others. This material is appropriate for curriculum support in teaching writing, as well as helping students understand the value of individuality and independent thinking.
BIBLIO: 2017, Dial Books For Young Readers/Penguin Young Readers Group, $ 17.99.
REVIEWER: Emily Sires
FORMAT: Picture Book
ISBN: 9780525429180

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