Queen of the Class (Ann Estelle Stories) [Paperback]

Mary Engelbreit (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Ann Estelle Stories

When Ann Estelle hears about the school play, she's very excited—she's sure to play the Queen! Instead, the teacher picks her to be the stage manager, because Ann Estelle is "responsible." Ann Estelle doesn't want to be responsible—she wants to be Queen!

Beloved artist Mary Engelbreit pictures a little girl with irrepressible energy who hides her disappointment and even finds fun in backstage chores in this cheerfully satisfying story.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2–Ann Estelle is hoping for the part of the Queen in the class play. After all, "She already had a long red velvet robe and a glittery golden crown, just in case something like this ever came up." Instead, her teacher makes her the stage manager because she is so "clever and responsible." Ann Estelle pushes aside her disappointment and rescues the actors during the performance as they forget their lines, misplace their props, etc. The writing is stilted, and efforts to provide emphasis by putting certain words or phrases into a fancier font only highlight the stiffness of the rest of the text. Ann Estelle herself is as two dimensional as the paper dolls included at the back of the book, and the relentless brightness of the colors in the artwork is as tedious as the story. For a fresher take on class dramatics, look to Alexander Stadler's Beverly Billingsley Takes a Bow (Harcourt, 2003) or Cari Best's Shrinking Violet (Farrar, 2001).–Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ
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Review

“Disappointment is majestically turned into exuberance as this protagonist puts her best effort into everything she does.” (Kirkus Reviews )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (June 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060081805
• ISBN-13: 978-0060081805
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,989,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary Engelbreit's aphorisms and artwork appear on millions of greeting cards. Her popularity continues to grow due to the success of her books, calendars, home decor, stationery, and crafting products. She resides in St. Louis, Missouri.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars on with the show!, April 1, 2005

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Queen of the Class (Ann Estelle Stories) (Hardcover)

Ann Estelle's class is putting on a play. Ann Estelle hopes that she can play the part of the queen. She thinks she perfect for the part, she already has a crown and a robe. The teacher tells her that she will play the part of the stage manager. At first she doesn't like the job because she doesn't think it's important. As the show goes on she play a very important role. The queen has gone on stage with out her sword that she must use to fight the dragon. Ann Estelle thinks fast and runs on stage as a servant to give the queen her sword. She has saved the play!

What did you like or not like about the book?

This book has a great message for kids. The message is that there are no small parts. Everyone is important and must work together as a team.


Would you recommend this book? Why or Why not?

This book would be great as a storty time book. The illustrations are very cute and will appeal to boys and girls of all ages.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Queen, March 9, 2008

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Kailee - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Queen of the Class (Ann Estelle Stories) (Hardcover)

It's a very cute and nice story. I love the illustrations especially since the illustrator is one of my all time favorite. The book was in a nice condition and arrived quite quickly. I just wished the price was little bit better.