Freckleface Strawberry and the Really Big Voice

Freckleface Strawberry #7

by Julianne Moore, LeUyen Pham (Illustrations)

Academy Award–winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Julianne Moore brings us more adventures from Freckleface Strawberry!   Freckleface Strawberry’s very best friend, Windy Pants Patrick, has a BIG problem. His outside voice doesn't seem to fit inside of school. From the lunchroom to the classroom, he's just TOO LOUD! Is there anyplace in school where his big voice can fit? Parents, teachers, and librarians alike will love this light-hearted way to talk to children about when to your their INSIDE voices and when to use their OUTSIDE voices. And young readers will take comfort in knowing that what makes each kid different is also what makes them shine. "sure to be a great read-aloud for the first week of school as teachers are trying to establish classroom expectations."—School Library JournalAlso available in the Freckleface Strawberry  Lunch, or What's That?; Backpacks!; and Loose Tooth!.  Find activities and other fun stuff at FrecklefaceStrawberry.com!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, School, Friendship, Humor

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2016

About the author

Julianne Moore is an American actress.

In October 2007, Moore made her literary debut with the publication of Freckleface Strawberry, a children's book based on her experiences as a child. In April 2009, Moore followed up with a second children's book titled Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

As those of us with particularly loud voices have learned to our chagrin, there is a time and place for loudness, but there are also times when it's inappropriate. In this picture book, filled with illustrations created with black Japanese brush pen and then digitally colored, being too loud is a problem for Windy Pant Patrick. When Freckleface Strawberry and her friends are outside, it's perfectly fine to be exuberant, but when they go inside, that loudness becomes a big problem. The other children know how to use their inside voices in class, in the cafeteria, and in the library, but he booms out his comments in all of those settings. Poor old guy! He keeps getting shushed by his teachers and classmates until his big voice is finally needed during chorus. Some teachers might find this picture book useful in demonstrating the difference in inside and outside voices, and it is cute in many respects because of Windy Pants' loudly enthusiastic speaking, but it's a bit too didactic for my tastes. But maybe that's because I tend to be a bit like Windy Pants and forget to self-monitor my volume at times.

[Becky B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Freckleface Strawberry, Noah, Winnie, and Windy Pants Patrick are learning how to adjust their voices in different situations. But it seems that Windy Pants Patrick is having a hard time learning to be quiet. He gets in trouble more than once, and finally gets the message, but then realizes there's one place where his big voice will come in handy.

Ok, I really expected it to turn out that Windy Pants Patrick had a hearing problem at the end of this book. He displayed all the warning signs. I'm glad for his case that wasn't the issue. (Even if he is fictional.) Although maybe Moore missed a great opportunity for a book about a kid with a disability. Anyway, I did like how he got to use his really big voice in music class. Music at school doesn't get highlighted all that much, so it's nice for it to make an appearance. And I almost forgot to mention, I thoroughly enjoyed LeUyen Pham's illustrations as I always do.

[Cristy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Windy Pants is Freckleface Strawberry’s best friend. He doesn’t realize that he must not use his outside voice in the classroom. Throughout the story she tries to help Windy use his inside voice for the task that teacher has assigned the students. He finally gets a chance to use his outside voice during music class. All of the other students are not loud enough for the teacher to hear. Only Windy is loud enough. This is story of friendship and learning that we all fit in and are unique in our own way. I liked the way the author used the different colors for each student when they were talking and the story flowed well. I would recommend this for any collection owning others in the series.

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's a time and a place to be loud, but it's also important to remember to have an inside voice - especially if your voice is naturally a "big" one. (But it's also okay to use your outdoor voice inside if somebody really wants you to?)
I generally like the Freckleface Strawberry books, but I don't like the illustrations of the main character. Something about her just looks....creepy. (Maybe because the freckles are red and not brown? They look like chicken pox? Or maybe it's the missing tooth? I just don't know!!)

[Nanci Booher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had yet to read a Freckleface Strawberry book but this was sitting on the new shelf and I thought why not? Great illustrations, fun text. This book would be a hit in any school or classroom setting at the beginning of the year -- or anytime gentle reminders are needed!

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not typically a fan of celebrity picture books and tend to be pretty biased against them, so it says something that I'm willing to say anything positive about any of 'em. This series is actually not too bad and I've always liked Pham's artwork...

[Danica Midlil · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think there's supposed to be a lesson in there somewhere but it sort of stumbled around trying to find it.

[Awjtf · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book!

[Erica Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so fantastic. It is really fun to read out loud and play with different volumes and it is especially perfect when you have a kid that always speaks in a shout. Totally awesome.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lesson: there's a time and a place for everything

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

About using your inside voice. And sometimes it's ok to use your BIG voice.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

All summer the children enjoy using their loud outdoor voices, but when they're back at school they have to use their quiet indoor voices. One boy has trouble remembering that.

[Sharon Layburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars, preK-2nd
Windy Pants Patrick is a big kid with a voice to match. That might come in handy in some situations, but at school? It's not a bonus. Freckleface Strawberry and her friends try and help Patrick settle in to school in this silly and entertaining picture book.
A lovely book that reminds kids- in a fun way- about school behaviors and lets them know that everyone will find their place to shine. Perfect for end of summer/beginning of school.

This ARC was obtained at Random House Open House on 7/22/16, in exchange for an honest review.