Not Quite Snow White
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Not Quite Snow White

By Ashley Franklin, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)

A young girl auditions for a school play and faces self-doubt and criticism from her peers.

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32 pages· 571 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Tameika loves the stage, singing, and dancing. When her school announces a Snow White musical, she auditions for the lead. But whispers and snickers suggest she's not right for the role. Will Tameika's confidence falter, or will she rise above the doubts and let her magic shine? This inspiring tale explores the power of self-belief in the face of adversity.

From the publisher

A picture book for magical yet imperfect girls everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Mary Had a Little Glam by Tammi Sauer and the classic Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman.Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance–and she’s pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role.But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role. They whisper, they snicker, and they glare.Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call?Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
571
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
Books about bullyingBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about musicBooks about self-esteemBooks about confidence
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
506477
Publication
Published
July 9, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
Adobe Photoshop
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062798602

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