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through her “nightmare metamorphosis.” By the end of the book, Camilla “regains her identity when she is true to herself.” In 2018, West
Virginia First Lady, Cathy Justice, read this book to young children in honor of the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. The reading highlighted the book’s theme of teaching “children to be themselves and to respect those who may be different.”
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realizes that nothing could make her condition worse and allows the woman to feed her. Camilla is instantly turned back into a human, and is finally shown wearing a multi-colored bow in her hair while eating lima beans at school for lunch; although her friends consider her strange for liking them, she doesn't even care a bit. She enjoys being different and never has stripes again.
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a particular talent for vividly portraying facial expressions." A review by The Record highlights the children book’s applicability to all ages, stating that in addition to the entertainment and life-lessons the children benefit from, it “offers adults a giggle or two.” A Florida Times Union review states that
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found that "Shannon's story is a good poke in the eye of conformity--imaginative, vibrant, and at times good and spooky--and his emphatic, vivid artwork keeps perfect pace with the tale." A review by Sandra L. Tidwell said that "Shannon's colored illustrations are vibrant and animated, and they show
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Just when it seems as if her parents are about to lose all hope, an old woman suddenly appears and accurately diagnoses
Camilla's ailment. The cure, as it turns out, is lima beans. Camilla is afraid to admit her willingness to eat them at first, but when the old woman is about to leave, she suddenly
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is popular in the curricula of many elementary schools. A 2004 study found that it was a common read-aloud book for fourth-graders in schools in San Diego County, California. A 2007 online poll, the
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At home, Camilla goes through a number of increasingly preposterous metamorphoses. She turns into a pill after Dr. Bumble tries to give her medication, and grows roots, berries, crystals, feathers, and a long furry tail as a result of different specialists all prescribing their own treatments. She
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has also been used in classrooms to prevent bullying. One teacher from Comber, Ontario, Lisa Babula, incorporated a read-aloud, journal reflections, and discussion in literature response groups into three 40-minute class periods. Online games about bullying and an exercise creating a hypothetical
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even has viruses, bacteria, and fungus colonies grow on her body after the community's expert scientists discuss these as a possible cause to her situation while examining her. Finally, she melts and merges into her room after an "environmental therapist" tells her to “become one with the room”.
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teaches a lesson about the importance of being one's true self through a lima bean metaphor. In the beginning of the book, Camilla conforms to peer pressure, which is shown through her chameleon-like trait of blending into her surroundings. Camilla then learns about herself and her surroundings
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On the first day of school, she wakes up to discover thick, solid-colored stripes all over her body. The family's physician, Dr. Bumble, determines that
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is using it to encourage students to eat their vegetables and to be brave about eating healthily. Students are told to make signs for the cafeteria promoting healthy eating because like
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Donna M. Sawyer, Shannon’s story encourages students to consider their own experiences to develop a personal connection. Sawyer uses comprehension instruction with her third-graders to teach
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highlights the theme of being true to oneself, and is commonly used by educators to teach young students important values. Amongst some negative responses, this children’s book is also praised for its creativity, illustrations, and meaningful lessons.
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is “a little preachy at times,” yet this is made up for with the “tongue-in-cheek fun” the illustrations bring to the story. A San
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is “funny and entertaining,” supported perfectly by “lighthearted, bright, detailed illustrations.” It also received the 1999 Montana Treasure State Picture Book Award.
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problem and solutions were also included in the lesson plan. These activities focus on understanding Camilla’s emotions and addressing the issue of bullying.
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