Look at Me!

By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

A face painting turns real, and roses start growing uncontrollably on Madison's face.

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32 pages· 581 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Madison's simple request for a 'really real' rose from a face painter spirals into chaos when the rose begins to grow uncontrollably on her face. As her parents dismiss the bizarre transformation, Madison finds herself overwhelmed by a blooming garden on her skin. With roses multiplying and a leaf sprouting from her ear, only Grandma seems to understand the urgency. Together, they seek a solution, but will they find a way to tame this wild, magical rose before it takes over completely? Discover the whimsical adventure that tests the bounds of reality and imagination.

From the publisher

Madison loves the “really real” rose the face painter makes for her . . . but what if it is truly, really, real? A funny story about a magical painting and parents who just won’t listen.When Madison’s grandma comes to visit, they go on a trip to see the face painter in the park. Madison asks the face painter for one really real rose on her cheek. Suddenly the rose starts to GROW. At first Madison is intrigued by her amazing painting. But that all ends when she realizes that she has twenty-five roses growing on her, and there is a leaf coming out her ear! Good thing Grandma is there to help tame this wild rose!

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