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Amazing Grace (Grace-picture Books) by [Mary Hoffman, Caroline Binch]

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Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to Grace's high-flying imagination.

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4 - 8 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

680L
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Dial Books
Publication date

January 19, 2016
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978-0803710405
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"Grace was a girl who loved stories." Empowered by the strength of her imagination and the love of her mother and Nana, this dramatic, creative girl constantly adopts roles and identities: Joan of Arc, Anansi the Spider, Hiawatha, Mowgli, Aladdin. When her class plans a presentation of Peter Pan , "Grace knew who she wanted to be." She holds fast despite her classmates' demurrals; Nana, meanwhile, reminds her granddaughter that she can do anything she imagines. When Nana takes Grace to see a famous black ballerina--"from back home in Trinidad"--the determined youngster is aroused by the performance, and wins the role of her dreams. Featuring colloquial dialogue and endearing characters, Hoffman's ( My Grandma Has Black Hair ) tale is truly inspiring. First-timer Birch contributes evocative, carefully detailed watercolor paintings, which add their own share of emotional power and personal passion. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- Grace loves stories, whether she hears them, reads them, or makes them up. Possessed with a marvelous imagination as well as a strong flair for the dramatic, she acts the stories out, always giving herself the most exciting parts. Thus, it is natural when her teacher announces a classroom production of Peter Pan , that Grace wants to play the lead. One classmate says she can't because she's a girl and another says she can't because she's black. When a saddened Grace relates the days events to her mother and grandmother, they tell her she can be anything she wants to, if she puts her mind to it. Inspired by her family's support, her own indomitable spirit, and an excursion to a weekend ballet starring a lovely Trinidadian dancer, Grace shines during her audition, leaving no doubt in anyone's mind as to who will play Peter Pan. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations portraying a determined, talented child and her warm family enhance an excellent text and positive message of self-affirmation. Grace is an amazing girl and this is an amazing book. --Anna DeWind, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B014QKIECK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dial Books; 1st edition (January 19, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Best Sellers Rank: #479,013 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #69 in Children's Drama & Theater Books
- #198 in Children's Black & African American Stories
- #787 in Children's Self-Esteem & Self-Respect

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Mary Hoffman is the UK author of well over a hundred published books, mainly for children and teenagers. Recently she has written two adult novels under the pseudonyms Kate Snow and Amy Lovell.

She is well known for picture books like Amazing Grace and its sequels and the YA sequence Stravaganza as well as historical fiction like The Falconer's Knot and information book like The Great Big Book of Families.

She has won a few prizes and her books have been translated into 30 languages. She lives in a converted barn near Oxford and has three grown-up daughters all working in the arts.

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~~ You have the talent to be what you desire no matter your gender or color ~~

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016

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Just like any child, Grace loves to hear stories. For Grace these stories came from her grandma. Once she had heard them she would start reenacting them giving herself the most important parts. (Children will recognize most of the stories and get a kick out of Grace's costumes.)

One day the school teacher told the class that they were going to do the play Peter Pan. Who wanted to be Peter? Why Grace of course! Kids being kids told Grace that she couldn't play the part of Peter because not only was she a girl but she was black! Thankfully her mother and grandmother knew that Grace could be anything she wanted to and thus encouraged her. Read the entire book to see how it ends.

A truly delightful and inspiring, well written and illustrated book. This book was on our son's second grade "Suggested Reading List" so I purchased this USED from Amazon. I was not required to do a review but chose to do so. Thanks, Liz

7 people found this helpful

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Esquire14

Classic Book

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020

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Bought these for my first grader. I read Grace books when I was a little girl and am happy to share them with my daughter. Wish they could have been purchased as a set.

3 people found this helpful

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bee

"You can be anyone you want, if you put your mind to it."

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2014

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Grace was a girl who dreamed big dreams. She loved stories and acted out the parts from stories she knew - Joan of Arc, a soldier hidden in a wooden horse at the gates of Troy, a pirate, an explorer, a doctor. When her class at school was going to perform "Peter Pan," Grace knew she wanted to play Peter! Lots of other children wanted to play Peter too, so the teacher held auditions to see who would earn the part. Two of her classmates said she could not play that role, because Peter Pan was not a girl, nor was he black. But her mother and her grandmother encouraged her to keep on dreaming. "You can be anyone you want," Grandma said, "if you put your mind to it." Grace worked hard learning her lines. When the audition was over, she was named Peter Pan, because she did the best acting of all the class.

What child, what adult really, has not been told, "You can't do that!" and given a long list of reasons why she can't. We all can do much more than even we can dream, so don't let anyone tell you, "You can't."

9 people found this helpful

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Sarah S.

Absolutely Amazing Book!

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021

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This book deals with issues of gender and race in a beautiful way! A creative and determined little black girl wants to be Peter Pan in the school play. With the help of her grandmother, she discovers she can be whoever she wants to be! She raises her hand high and ignores the negative voices of others. A beautiful story and an important message. Great for preschool-early elementary.

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S. Harrington

Very empowering!

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018

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Great book! I gave this book to my granddaughter who is 4 1/2 years old. Her mother was looking for a nice story and introducing her daughter to more ethnic diversity. Her mother was thrilled!

5 people found this helpful

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RMandMM

Good conversation starter

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020

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We first heard this book being read at a story time and I love that it introduces the reality that some people may think you can’t do things just because you look different but in a way that’s understandable for my 4 year old. It then goes on to show you can do anything you put your mind to. This is the first book we own that blatantly shows racism in a kids book and a good book to start conversations.

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Zoya Raysberg

Great story about a little girl who shows everyone she can do well at whatever she wants!

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013

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Fantastic book. Though, I hadn't been aware that dealing with skin color or gender and overcoming stereotypes was the focus of this book and it was a surprise for my 5 year old to read that kids were telling Grace that she couldn't play the part she wanted in the play because she was Black or because she was a girl. She kept asking me "what does it mean that she can't do something because of her brown skin?" I just told her those kids were being ridiculous telling Grace she could not do something good that she wanted to do and that, thankfully, the kids at her school are smarter than the kids in the book. And I'm glad for that!

8 people found this helpful

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Marina

Beautiful story

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020

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I remember this book from when I was a kid. My Thomas the tank engine obsessed kid will even pick this one out sometimes, and I find myself fighting back tears every time! Such a great message.

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Cookery Girl

A lovely illustrated book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2020

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This is a delightful book for a child up to the age of about 5. Unfortunately, it was not age appropriate for my older Granddaughter.
I was however, very impressed with the swift refund offered. Many thanks.

2 people found this helpful

everton500

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2013

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A brilliant story with a lovely message about accepting people for who they are. Grace wants to be Peter Pan but is convinced by her class mates that she can't because she is a girl and black. Her grandmother shows her that she can be whatever she wants to be and sure enough she makes a fantastic Peter in the school play. I have used it as a class teacher and have now bought a copy for my niece...

4 people found this helpful

Ms. C.

Confidence booster for little black girls

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2016

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Bought this book for my princess(neice) who since starting school as lost her self . I am hoping after a few rounds with this book she will start to believe in herself again. I read the book before i gave it to her, totally loved it.

2 people found this helpful