K-Gr 2This title keeps readers wondering why a girl is not engaging
with the other
children in their activities. The others play shuttlecock,
hopscotch, and beanbag tag. They
swing on swings, spin flying saucer discs, float in bumper boats,
sing in the choir, have a
picnic, and crowd around while CeeCee sits alone. Everyone is
wondering, is she sick? Is
she in a bad mood? Why doesn't she join in the fun? Finally, the
answer comes when the
girl is thanked for being the most wonderful model for a portrait
an artist is painting. This
book has simple text and colorful illustrations, which emphasize
the contrast between the
child's stillness and the noise around her. Overall, the artwork
details are too small and
too crowded, with many people and activities around the girl that
make her hard to find.
The simplified Chinese characters, with Roman transliteration
directly above the Chinese
scripts, provide guidance on Chinese pronunciation. The Pinyin
pronunciation directs the
proper Mandarin tones. VERDICT This is an interesting tale
recommended for teachers,
parents, and librarians with Chinese skills to read to children. A
very sweet story with a
surprising ending.Ching-Yen Donahue, BookOps, New York -- School
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