Wow, just wow! What an amazing story--whether it takes place in 1957 with seven-year-old first graders, or in 2019. The story rings true about being kind, having friends, and even the worries of making new friends, starting a new school, or something you not good at.
Becca is following in the footsteps of older siblings and worries that she can't read well and even that the numbers and letters move around on the page. Having siblings who already had Mrs. Little for a teacher, she fears she will be called dumb. Even her Nana overhears her and talks with her about it.
Across the road, a new family moves in with a little girl. That little girl is Annie and will go to school and also be in Mrs. Little's class. Annie is new and will have issues with the classroom bully, another girl named Jenn.
What will the kids in the class do when Jenn refuses to let them become friends with Annie? It takes courage to take a stand for what you know is wrong and make it right and that is what Becca will do.
"That's what friends do."
The story is a sweet, realistic tale of two special little girls, Annie and Becca, and the other children in Mrs. Little's class. It is a story with morals and lessons on how to be a true friend.
I loved the artwork and taking a step back into the past. While I wasn't born until 1958, I remember wearing dresses to school every single day. I also was a military brat, which meant lots of moves to new locations and attending new schools. It isn't easy being the new kid on the block. I can't wait for more stories about Annie and Becca and the journey they will share with us.
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I had the opportunity to meet the author, Gracie Griffith, in person recently. She autographed a copy of this book for me and it will be something I will always treasure. This is a really great story for anyone. I think adults can get just as much out of it as children can. It goes through the feelings of a young girl and her apprehensions about the first day of school. It does an excellent job of painting true one’s often unfounded anxieties. It talks about meeting friends and how to deal with a bully in a good way. The story is beautifully illustrated and beautifully written. I think it provides a good insight for anyone wanting to relate to the first day of school. Things I had forgotten were churned up with this book despite I am from a different generation. Even in the almost perfect world of 1957, we all have the same feelings and the same issues that come up. If you are looking for a book with good lessons that covers multiple children’s issues, this is it. It even touches on a learning disability. I always admire authors who have the artistic talents to illustrate their own books and the fun game the author/illustrator embedded in the book with finding the cat is just a huge bonus! I can’t wait to read the next story about Becca & Annie in 1957.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019Format: Paperback
I had the opportunity to meet the author, Gracie Griffith, in person recently. She autographed a copy of this book for me and it will be something I will always treasure. This is a really great story for anyone. I think adults can get just as much out of it as children can. It goes through the feelings of a young girl and her apprehensions about the first day of school. It does an excellent job of painting true one’s often unfounded anxieties. It talks about meeting friends and how to deal with a bully in a good way. The story is beautifully illustrated and beautifully written. I think it provides a good insight for anyone wanting to relate to the first day of school. Things I had forgotten were churned up with this book despite I am from a different generation. Even in the almost perfect world of 1957, we all have the same feelings and the same issues that come up. If you are looking for a book with good lessons that covers multiple children’s issues, this is it. It even touches on a learning disability. I always admire authors who have the artistic talents to illustrate their own books and the fun game the author/illustrator embedded in the book with finding the cat is just a huge bonus! I can’t wait to read the next story about Becca & Annie in 1957.
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