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Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine
Violet runs the fastest, sings the highest, looks the fanciest, and talks the loudest. Everyone agrees that she's the best.
Except Rosie. Rosie isn't fast, or loud, or fancy, but she's tired of hearing that Violet is the best.
When their class grows pea plants, Rosie's and Violet's are the first to sprout! But Violet's is a little taller. So Rosie pushes some soil over Viol...more
Except Rosie. Rosie isn't fast, or loud, or fancy, but she's tired of hearing that Violet is the best.
When their class grows pea plants, Rosie's and Violet's are the first to sprout! But Violet's is a little taller. So Rosie pushes some soil over Viol...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
December 13th 2011
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
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If you could hand a little girl just one book, which would it be? Ok - that's an unfair question, I know. But just for today, I have an answer and it is Rosie Sprout. The two main characters in this book are Violet and Rosie. Violet is perfect, the best at everything, and maybe just a wee bit overconfident. We all have known a Violet or two in our lives, and perhaps have even been her at times. Then there is Rosie. Rosie is not sparkly or nearly as gregarious as Violet, and as a result, is not a...more
In Rosie Sprout's class there is one person who is the best at EVERYTHING. And it isn't Rosie. It is Violet. Rosie gets sick of how Violet is always the best, and worst of all she is always telling everyone how she is the best. So when they plant pea plants and put their pots in the back of the classroom by the window, Rosie decides she will do something. When Violet doesn't show up for school one day Rosie covers Violet's plant with extra soil. Then the guilt sets in. Later she uncovers the pla...more
In Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine, Ms. Willis' class grows pea plants. They learn what plants need to grow. They have the experience of planting and caring for a seed. They also document their observations of the plant's growth. I used this story in a science literature kit. The students read this book, and there is an activity that goes along with it. Students in my class get to grow pea plants just like the class in the story! Rosie is the main character in the book she is tired of hearing how V...more
I loved this book! This is a great book about not comparing ourselves to others. The story is about Rosie Sprout who is always comparing herself to the "best" girl in the class. Because of the comparison Rosie doesn't see what is so special about her. During a class project, Rosie is able to let her talent shine.
This is a great book that has so many inspirational messages: everyone has a talent, we can't assess our value by comparing others, being the best doesn't always guarantee happiness. Ros...more
This is a great book that has so many inspirational messages: everyone has a talent, we can't assess our value by comparing others, being the best doesn't always guarantee happiness. Ros...more
Grades K-4. Violet is the girl who is the best at everything-- flaunting her wonderfulness and superior qualities to all of her classmates. Rosie is just your average girl. Not really special at anything. Over time, Violet's bragging gets to be too much to take, and when they begin their gardening unit, Rosie squashes Violet's plant. The next day Violet is absent. Oh no! Rosie can't even begin to feel proud that she has the tallest plant-- so she works hard to repair the damage she has done.
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Sometimes there are kids who need to sparkle… and who make great efforts to let the world know just how much they do! Sometimes they're subtle; others, well… you get the picture. And then there are kiddos who simply shine… who may not know the magnitude of their brilliance until they're put in a spot where they have to make a choice or decision (without any adult prompting!) and they make the right one… the one that'll affect others for the better. Miss Rosie *shines* and her story, one told thr...more
Even though we don't like someone doesn't mean we can't show kindness toward them. Rosie is a quiet but bright girl who sometimes gets bothered by Violet, and overly braggy good at everything kid. Rosie sees an opportunity to finally get a bit of the spot light for her efforts but chooses to showcase her quality of character instead. I LOVE books that remind us all that we do not have to be the center of the universe and our actions speak volumes about who we are more than a flashy outfit, cell...more
Violet is the best. At everything. You know the type. She has the bounciest ponytail. She's always first. She's the smartest. The best artist. She coats everything with glitter, and you sort of expect to see a rainbow of unicorns happily bouncing along in her wake. She's Miss Superlative, and everybody knows it. Rosie knows it. She's not too happy about it, but she knows it. Nobody can beat Violet at anything.
When the class is presented seeds and pots and soil to grow their own pea plants, Rosie...more
When the class is presented seeds and pots and soil to grow their own pea plants, Rosie...more
Everyone thought that Violet was the best at everything. She could run the fastest, sing the highest, and dress the fanciest. But Rosie did not think that Violet was the best and was tired of hearing about Violet all the time. When their teacher gave them an assignment to plant pea plants and care for them, Violet was sure that hers would be the best. She decorated her pot with lots of sparkles. Rosie’s plant was the first the pop up above the dirt, but Violet announced hers first. So when Rosie...more
Everyone in school agrees that Violet—the fastest, the loudest and the fanciest—is the best at everything. Except Rosie—who isn’t fast, or loud, or fancy. When they have to grow their own peas for class and Violet’s pea is looking to be the biggest, Rosie pushes soil on top of Violet’s pea. Afterwards, Rosie feels guilty and takes care of plants, as Violet is sick at home, and they end up being the tallest in the class. Rosie finally gets recognition for being the best gardener in the class. The...more
This book speaks to a theme many classroom teachers undoubtedly know well - the know-it-all child who outshines and overshadows all the other kids. While I was somewhat annoyed that the teacher seemed to buy into Violet's brilliance, and into the idea that there must always be a "best", overall the story does a good job of teaching kids that other people's successes in life do not diminish their own. Patricia Barton's illustrations are probably the greatest feature of the book. She has such a ta...more
Sweet story about a little girl who feels overshadowed by a classmate who gets all the accolades. Jealousy makes a small, painful appearance, but in the end Rosie learns a job well done is its own reward. Those of us who didn't stand out in class but enjoyed learning and doing a good job will appreciate this. Those who like to stand out might learn a little.
The drawings are adorable. I couldn't take my eyes off the little girls' clothes and started some sewing projects in my head.
The drawings are adorable. I couldn't take my eyes off the little girls' clothes and started some sewing projects in my head.
Beautifully illustrations combine with a text that contains more than one lesson for young readers. Also has good factual information about the age-old science project of growing seeds into plants. Rosie and her "nemesis" Violet are a good reminder about the danger of competition, if entered into for the wrong reasons.
A sweet story about a young girl who shines by doing good for others, even when the "other" in question is basically a brat. My only complaint about this story is that Rosie ends up with very little recognition for her good deed, while Violet learns nothing and just keeps on bragging about how perfect she is.
This is a good book to show students that if they do something wrong, they should try to fix it. Rosie prevents Violet's (who is always the best at everything)pea plant from growing taller than Rosie's. Then Rosie feels bad about what she has done and tries to fix it.
I thought this book would be a little old for my 3 year old, and she certainly didn't understand all of the concepts in it about feeling overshadowed by someone else, but she really liked it and I thought the illustrations were darling.
I love seeing that Rosie chose to do the right thing on her own without getting caught and having an adult figure "make" her do the right thing. I also loved that Rosie can just kind of shrug off Violet by the end of the story.
grade school class plants peas in individual pots. great story re jealousy and making amends, learning to be comfortable in your own skin, learning to be happy despite the behavior of others. great illustrations.
Beautiful illustrations. The big question for me is; In which way does Rosie shine the most? She is a fantastic gardener. But she also shows that she has integrity and compassion. My four year old loved it.
The art is lush and the story is relatable to children who don't feel like they're the top of the class. Rosie is an adorable number two who learns that everyone can shine even in their own humble way.
Aug 18, 2012
JoEllen Mccarthy
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I could see good conversations around the characters Rosie and Violet. Also could be a good opportunity to bring in some character ed connections.
This will be perfect to read with my kindergartners when they plant in their little pots.
Do pea seeds and I can include a couple fun pea stories as well.
Do pea seeds and I can include a couple fun pea stories as well.
This is a book for underdogs. Kind ones. Who may not win the praise competition, but who have it all in the end.
I love this book. I love how the author weave a plant lesson with Rosie's emotions.
I could use this for a science lesson, social studies lesson, and language arts.
Moreover, this book will help children to surface their negative emotions and create a great
ground for class discussion.
I could use this for a science lesson, social studies lesson, and language arts.
Moreover, this book will help children to surface their negative emotions and create a great
ground for class discussion.
Sweet and satisfying story about a little girl's feelings toward her classmate who always brags.
This is an adorable book about an introverted little girl who finds her niche at school.
Sweet story about a solid but shy girl who understands the class show-off.
Such an adorable story! Loved the artwork.
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