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Freckleface Strawberry is just like everyone else, except that she has red hair and freckles but when she tries to hide who she is, she learns about true friendship and accepting yourself just as you are.Tags
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Here's an idea for a kids book title: Orangeface Grandpa
The story would be about a 78 year old man who has the vocabulary of a 4th grader, the morals of a diapered infant, and the compassion of an invading species from outer space, but who is in charge of the richest democracy on Earth. He hates a lot of things and makes people miserable. In this story we learn he hates freckles and has begun to deport people who have them. Even though he has only read 2 books in his whole life, he also bans books about freckles.
Freckles? Yep, and sadly, it wouldn't be fiction.
This is just such a book that has been "suspended," under one of many erratic Presidential orders, and no one could be more surprised or saddened than the author Julianne show more Moore.
Message from her Instagram account:
The good news? Well, apparently, her book "is being reprinted after the Trump administration's attempt to ban the title from some schools led to a deluge of orders." show less
The story would be about a 78 year old man who has the vocabulary of a 4th grader, the morals of a diapered infant, and the compassion of an invading species from outer space, but who is in charge of the richest democracy on Earth. He hates a lot of things and makes people miserable. In this story we learn he hates freckles and has begun to deport people who have them. Even though he has only read 2 books in his whole life, he also bans books about freckles.
Freckles? Yep, and sadly, it wouldn't be fiction.
This is just such a book that has been "suspended," under one of many erratic Presidential orders, and no one could be more surprised or saddened than the author Julianne show more Moore.
Message from her Instagram account:
"It is a great shock for me to learn that my first book, Freckleface Strawberry, has been banned by the Trump Administration from schools run by the Department of Defense.
Freckleface Strawberry is a semi-autobiographical story about a seven year old girl who dislikes her freckles but eventually learns to live with them when she realizes that she is different “just like everybody else.” It is a book I wrote for my children and for other kids to remind them that we all struggle, but are united by our humanity and our community.
I am particularly stunned because I am a proud graduate of Frankfurt American High School a #DOD school that once operated in Frankfurt, Germany. I grew up with a father who is a Vietnam veteran and spent his career in the #USArmy. I could not be prouder of him and his service to our country. It is galling for me to realize that kids like me, growing up with a parent in the service and attending a @dodea_edu school will not have access to a book written by someone whose life experience is so similar to their own.
And I can’t help but wonder what is so controversial about this picture book that cause it to be banned by the US Government.
I am truly saddened and never thought I would see this in a country where freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right. "
The good news? Well, apparently, her book "is being reprinted after the Trump administration's attempt to ban the title from some schools led to a deluge of orders." show less
There once was a little girl who loved playing with her friends and doing typical school-age child stuff, except she hated that people always commented on her freckles and took to calling her Freckleface Strawberry. She decides to take action to hide her freckles, but never has any luck until she finds a disguise so great that no one knows who she is! She realizes that despite the teasing nickname, everyone loves her individualities and misses her when they think she's gone.
This is a fun book about learning to accept yourself, both the good and the bad, without trying to change the things that are immutable. It lets kids know that while appearances may the first thing others see in you, it's not the end all be all -- others will also show more notice and appreciate everything else you have to offer. It's a good lesson for children - and adults - to be taught and reminded of frequently. This book could also be used to encourage kids to be more careful with what they say about other people's appearances, as little teases may seem much bigger and harmful to the recipient.
The illustrations in the book are quite lovely, a perfect middle ground between being completely realistic and a bit whimsical. They do an excellent job of conveying Freckleface Strawberry's various emotions throughout the book.
Despite the celebrity authorship, I hadn't heard about this book (apparently the first in a series) but rather just stumbled upon haphazardly in my local library. I'm glad to have found it and shared it with some children of various ages in my family, who all enjoyed it a great deal and asked to hear it again. show less
This is a fun book about learning to accept yourself, both the good and the bad, without trying to change the things that are immutable. It lets kids know that while appearances may the first thing others see in you, it's not the end all be all -- others will also show more notice and appreciate everything else you have to offer. It's a good lesson for children - and adults - to be taught and reminded of frequently. This book could also be used to encourage kids to be more careful with what they say about other people's appearances, as little teases may seem much bigger and harmful to the recipient.
The illustrations in the book are quite lovely, a perfect middle ground between being completely realistic and a bit whimsical. They do an excellent job of conveying Freckleface Strawberry's various emotions throughout the book.
Despite the celebrity authorship, I hadn't heard about this book (apparently the first in a series) but rather just stumbled upon haphazardly in my local library. I'm glad to have found it and shared it with some children of various ages in my family, who all enjoyed it a great deal and asked to hear it again. show less
Freckleface Strawberry is just like everyone else...except for all the freckles. She tries to get rid of them, then she tries to hide under a ski mask. When she "returns," her classmates are thrilled to see her, and "Who cared about having a million freckles when she had a million friends?" She hopes that her freckles might go away when she gets older, like a mom in the park told her, but that doesn't happen - and she doesn't mind.
Pham's exuberant illustrations showcase the titular character's personality.
Pham's exuberant illustrations showcase the titular character's personality.
Actress Julianne Moore made her authorial debut with this 2007 picture-book - there have been two follow-ups: Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully, and the forthcoming Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever - which follows the story of a vivacious young girl who worries about her freckles, and the way they set her apart from her peers. When her friends' teasing, which includes their use of the nickname "Freckleface Strawberry," finally gets to be too much, she does everything she can to be rid of her "spots," or to hide them.
Although generally not a fan of celebrity-authored children's books - there are notable exceptions, of course, like Jamie Lee Curtis - Freckleface Strawberry got such positive reviews from my online show more friends that I decided to give it a chance. I'm glad I did! The story is engaging, and sure to be a hit, not just with children who are freckled, but with all young readers who feel different in some way, and the illustrations are energetic and appealing. All in all, a sweet little book, once that exceeded my expectations! show less
Although generally not a fan of celebrity-authored children's books - there are notable exceptions, of course, like Jamie Lee Curtis - Freckleface Strawberry got such positive reviews from my online show more friends that I decided to give it a chance. I'm glad I did! The story is engaging, and sure to be a hit, not just with children who are freckled, but with all young readers who feel different in some way, and the illustrations are energetic and appealing. All in all, a sweet little book, once that exceeded my expectations! show less
A perseguição fascista nos EUA está atingindo até as crianças ruivas... Explico: na última semana a magnânima @juliannemoore veio a público informar que o primeiro livro da série que ela escreveu sobre a Freckleface Strawberry de base autobiográfica foi banida das escolas pela administração Trump. Presumo que se amar e aceitar as diferenças seja um perigo mesmo para as mulheres, não é mesmo? Bom, o tiro saiu pela culatra e o livro agora vai ganhar uma bem vinda reedição.
Freckleface Strawberry is tired of being teased about her freckles. What can she do to hide them? Will she ever grow out of them? Her friends love her just the way she is, why can't she love herself?
Children's picture book. (realistic-ish)
I didn't really trust this book, I have issues with celebrity children's books. It seems sort of half-hearted, but this one was really cute. The loose 60's style illustration made the story really fun!
I read this story to first graders and we had a discussion about how we feel about our looks and how boring it would be if we looked the same. The kids really liked it and it lead to a great discussion. They though Freckleface was so funny when she wore a ski mask to school.
Children's picture book. (realistic-ish)
I didn't really trust this book, I have issues with celebrity children's books. It seems sort of half-hearted, but this one was really cute. The loose 60's style illustration made the story really fun!
I read this story to first graders and we had a discussion about how we feel about our looks and how boring it would be if we looked the same. The kids really liked it and it lead to a great discussion. They though Freckleface was so funny when she wore a ski mask to school.
Summary of Book:
Everything was normal about this red headed seven year old girl except one thing, she was covered in freckles. People always made comments about her freckles but what she hated most was her nickname, Freckleface Strawberry. She tried everything to get rid of them but nothing seemed to work until she found a hat and ski mask to cover them up. It worked so well, none of her friends recognized her. This made her lonely so she decided to uncover herself. When she did, her friends were excited to see her. The girl realized that it didn't matter that she had a million freckles because she had a million friends.
Personal Reaction:
I do not have red hair, but I grew up having a million freckles and hated them just like show more Freckleface Strawberry did. As I got older, I began to embrace them as part of what made me unique. I would have loved reading this book as a child and think it is a wonderful book about embracing what makes us unique. It is also a great lesson in how teasing can make others feel.
Extension Ideas:
1. Have students make an all about me poster with all the wonderful things that make them unique.
2. Have students draw a picture of themselves. Have them label all the things about themselves that make them unique. show less
Everything was normal about this red headed seven year old girl except one thing, she was covered in freckles. People always made comments about her freckles but what she hated most was her nickname, Freckleface Strawberry. She tried everything to get rid of them but nothing seemed to work until she found a hat and ski mask to cover them up. It worked so well, none of her friends recognized her. This made her lonely so she decided to uncover herself. When she did, her friends were excited to see her. The girl realized that it didn't matter that she had a million freckles because she had a million friends.
Personal Reaction:
I do not have red hair, but I grew up having a million freckles and hated them just like show more Freckleface Strawberry did. As I got older, I began to embrace them as part of what made me unique. I would have loved reading this book as a child and think it is a wonderful book about embracing what makes us unique. It is also a great lesson in how teasing can make others feel.
Extension Ideas:
1. Have students make an all about me poster with all the wonderful things that make them unique.
2. Have students draw a picture of themselves. Have them label all the things about themselves that make them unique. show less
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- 2007
- Dedication
- To Cal and Liv - my own little, no-so-freckled strawberries
--J.M.
To Melanie - a constant happy spot in my life
--L.P. - First words
- Once upon a time there was a little girl who was just like everybody else.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)No, that's just a speck of dirt.
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