Author: Heather Hart-Sussman
Illustrator: Milan Pavlovic
Publisher: Groundwood, 2017
Age: 3-7
Themes: acceptance, height, resourcefulness
Opening: There is no doubt about it. Seamus is short. And from where Seamus is standing the world appears to be made for tall people.
Summary: (from my library catalog) Wishing he could be taller, Seamus tries everything he can think of, until one day he discovers his mother’s high-heeled shoes.
I like this book because: it teaches about the natural consequences of a problem leading to a solution, and invites kids to make their own mistakes, and all that with a good pinch of dry humor. I love the bright and edgy, loose and energetic illustrations which are easy to connect to and read on an emotional level.
Resources/Activities: talk about problems we might have in our own lives and brainstorm solutions together, accepting all ideas as valid, and discuss why mistakes and failure are an important part of our endeavors.
For more Perfect Picture Book Friday picks with teacher/parent resources, check out the list on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE.
Love the illustrations of Seamus in his mom’s shoes!
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I’m not familiar with this book. I think I’ll have a look for it. I agree with Joanna — the illustrations of Seamus in his mom’s shoes is VERY funny.
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Julie, you did it again! What a great review of yet another wonderful book I haven’t seen. Off to the library I go! Thanks.
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Oh my gosh, this story looks fun. I love the illustrations and can’t wait to reserve a copy at my library.
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This is a cute story, great for kids. Understanding failures are not all bad is important. Love it.
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The illustrations look so inviting… I can’t wait to read it. Luckily, there’s a copy in our library system so I won’t have long to wait!
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What a hoot! I love the illustrations, especially Seamus in wearing his mother’s boots. Such a fun story.
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It really is, and touches so gently on individualism too.
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