Stagestruck

Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

A boy's silent role in a school play becomes unforgettable.

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32 pages· 1,002 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Tommy dreams of starring in his class's 'Peter Rabbit' play, but his chatter lands him the silent role of Mopsy. Disappointed yet determined, he uses his tap dance skills to bring Mopsy to life, reacting to every move Peter makes. As the play unfolds, Tommy's unexpected stage presence captivates the audience, turning his quiet part into the highlight of the show. Will Tommy's creativity and enthusiasm win over his classmates and teacher? Discover how a seemingly minor role can steal the spotlight in this heartwarming tale of resilience and humor.

From the publisher

Tommy is so excited. His first grade class is putting on a play of “Peter Rabbit” and he’s sure to get the starring role. But in his enthusiasm, Tommy talks too much in class, and so his teacher decides that he should play Mopsy instead-and Mopsy doesn’t have any lines! Tommy is disappointed, but he decides to use what he has learned about “stage presence” in Miss Leah’s tap dance class. By reacting to everything Peter does, Tommy ends up stealing the show. It’s clear to everyone that he’s stagestruck! Like his bestselling picture books drawn from his own childhood such as “The Art Lesson, The Baby Sister, Nana Upstairs &amp; Nana Downstairs” and “Tom, Stagestruck” is full of the warmth and humor of Tomie’s memories, and kids will identify with this hilarious school play based on a favorite story.

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