Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss and Hilary Knight, here is a third clever read-aloud starring Priscilla.After she tries out for the lead part in her rollerskating school's upcoming play and is disappointed, Priscilla learns what it really means to be a star. Priscilla's story is told in lyrical verse and young girls will enjoy reading her rollerskating adventure aloud.
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PreSchool-Grade 2–In her third adventure, the irrepressible Priscilla wants to try something new and exciting, but just can't find the right activity. Her friend Bettina provides the answer when she invites her to the opening night for Princess Rollerina, who is elegance, grace, power, and speed. The next morning, Priscilla registers at L'École Rolleret. She practices at every chance she gets and tries her hardest to be precise and controlled, but she wipes out at the audition for the leading role in the school's play and is terribly disappointed when her teacher asks her to be the Wind. In the end, though, she shows off her true talent–freestyle skating–and is perfectly happy soaring across the stage. The bouncy rhymes move along quickly despite some rough spots. Priscilla's enthusiasm for life and her zest for becoming a star are conveyed through both the text and the candy-colored cartoons. Purchase where earlier Priscilla books are popular.–Wendy Woodfill, Hennepin County Library, Minnetonka, MN
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With Seussian stanzas and animated, pink-infused art, the latest book about perky Priscilla finds the child looking for new activities. Then she sees Princess Rollerina's amazing performance, which gets her "so excited she practically peed." Dreaming of roller-princess stardom, she enrolls in L'Ecole Rolleret, but things don't work out. Priscilla ponders quitting, but with a friend's encouragement, she skates again: "Priscilla was soaring. She felt like a star. / And if that's how you feel, then that's what you are." A picture-book cousin to Eloise, Pricilla is charming, and her expressive essence is fully captured in witty, cartoonlike watercolor-and-ink artwork, embellished with glitzy frills. The bouncy, read-aloud-friendly rhymes occasionally incorporate vocabulary and references that little ones may miss, but listeners will still enjoy the entertaining, upbeat story. Shelle Rosenfeld
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We love Priscilla!,
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My daughters, 3 and 5, and I absolutely adore Priscilla. The illustrations are adorable, and the text is written in really clever verse. The Hobbies are the 21st century's version of Dr. Suess. We especially love "Priscilla Superstar!" The underlying themes of the book are very valuable" "Hard work and practice / That's what it takes! / And don't be afraid / To make some mistakes!" And "She felt like a STAR! / And if that's how you feel, / Than that's what you are!" I use this story as an example whenever my kids need to be reminded that anything that's worth learning takes effort.
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Catchy, Funny, Good Story,
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My oldest girls (6 and 3) love this book. It's written in rhyme, has clever pictures, and a great story. Priscilla might not have the lead part, but she still feels like a superstar.
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Wonderful!,
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Priscilla is adorable and so are her books! My daughter 4)asks for this book quite often and it is one of her favorties.
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