Being Wendy [Hardcover]

Fran Drescher (Author), Amy Blay (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: November 14, 2011 | Age Range: 3 - 5 years

Being Wendy

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About the Author

Fran Drescher received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal as "Miss Fine" on the TV show "The Nanny", which she also created, wrote, directed, and produced. Her first book, Enter Whining, was a New York Times bestseller, and she won the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Writers Award for her second book, Cancer Schmancer, which was also a New York Times bestseller. Fran is now a 10-year survivor of uterine cancer, and was appointed by the U.S. State Department to serve as a Public Diplomacy Envoy for women's health. She lives in New York, New York.

Amy Blay lives in the United Kingdom.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 5 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (November 14, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448456885
• ISBN-13: 978-0448456881
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 0.4 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #571,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Darling January 2, 2012

By Linda

Format:Hardcover

Love it! Such a great message for todays children who are growing up in a world very different from my parents time when someone got a job out of school and stayed there for their entire career. Todays children will grow up and do many different jobs, wear many hats, and enjoy many interests, cultures, and places to live. Only problem is too many adults who are raising them do not understand this. I know quite a few adults who would benefit from reading this book. This book will help empower, the children who read it, to stand up to the adults who try to limit their imagination of who they can be. Brava.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Granny loves it November 30, 2011

By suzzy

Format:Hardcover

It sounds like a book my Grand Daughter will really enjoy From having it read to her, til the time she's old enough to read it for herself

4.0 out of 5 stars Being Wendy (book by Fran Drescher) May 9, 2013

By K. A. Mccoy

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I LOVE Fran Drescher and have read her other books, so I thought I would get this book for my daughter. It is a very cute book about not always fitting in and being just like everyone else and that it is okay to be a little different and be yourself. I love the old style graphics in this book...reminds me of when I was a little girl. My daughter who is 9 is also a fan of "The Nanny" and loves this book especially because it is written by Fran. It has some of Fran's sense of humor in this book as far as the names of the people. Very cute story, very cute graphics.

5.0 out of 5 stars fran February 23, 2013

By amber houck

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

i love fran drescher also love the book but when it come it just all falling part from the inside of the book try to sent it back for a ofter one but i end up getting my money back which i was happy back i am going to get the book again but new this time

5.0 out of 5 stars is there anything Fran can't do?? December 11, 2012

By Linda Bruns

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

how in the world can you not LOVE fran??? charmingly sweet read for kids. BUY IT, CUDDLE UP WITH A KID AND ENJOY !!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Well executed text - vivid and fun illustrations October 24, 2012

By MomofTwo

Format:Hardcover

I get tired of everything being so politically correct and worried this book - by a celebrity author who's seen it all - and who would pitch that if you aren't for views against Christianity then you just aren't tolerant - but this book didn't sound like it was pushing any Hollywood agenda at all. In fact it was a refreshing read that resonated with my children - who dream big and have already thought of several "titles" or jobs they want to have someday. This book follows Wendy in a town where everyone gets one title (one box) they can pick but Wendy wants to be many things all at once and why must she choose. It was a great way to explain the phrase "think outside the box" to my kids. One of the best pieces I've read by a celebrity author and worth adding the hardcover copy to our family collection.

5.0 out of 5 stars Review from Books That Heal Kids February 27, 2012

By Books That Heal Kids

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Now I know you are rolling your eyes and saying - Oh Splendid! Another celebrity thinks they can write a children's book!! But let me just be the first to say, WELL DONE, FRAN DRESCHER aka "The Nanny"! Well done. Being Wendy is so creative with an AWESOME message of following your dreams and not letting yourself be influenced or limited by what others think you should be....you are special, unique, and different. Love! I'm a school counselor and always on the hunt for books with a message like this one.

The kids were HOOKED and intrigued as to where this story was going. But the best part was getting to help the students figure out how the message applies to their own lives. Books are such magic. Get creative and use some paper bags as a fun visual. I drew a question mark on a paper bag, cut out arm holes, and had a student wear it. Each student then got a brown piece of paper with directions to list their interests and strengths.

Favorite part of book - when Wendy tries to hug her dad - but he wears a box too so it gets in the way. This sparked such great conversation about acceptance.