The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 32 pages and is available in paperback format. A bad case of stripes lesson plan after reading the book, students discuss how it makes people feel when others tease them, and how to accept differences in others. This is a hillarious story of what camilla has to go through with her case of stripes. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1998, and was written by david shannon. With the same irresistible humor and vibrant style as his award winning no, david. See more ideas about bad case of stripes, 2nd grade reading and teaching reading. Davis shannons illustrations add so much to the story. Cream at the end of the book a bad case of stripes, but that wasnt always the case for camilla cream. David shannon, author of the popular david series, has created a surreal yet enchanting tale that will gain attention from both kids and adults. Some of the scenes in your book are frequently acted out by my david. Because the other kids in her school dont like them. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In fact, at the beginning of this book, camilla fears being different and even denies eating her favorite food, lima beans, in order to fit in. A bad case of stripes and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Goodreads members who liked a bad case of stripes also liked. Find books like a bad case of stripes from the worlds largest community of readers. This ensemble cast explores new thoughts and feelings in their quest to find the meaning of life and love. In fact she is so worried that shes about to break out in a bad case of stripes. Finally an old woman arrives and tells the creams that camilla had a bad case of the stripes. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. The john newbery medal is a literary award given by the association for library service to children, a division of the american library association ala. Draw a picture of yourself and the way your stripes would have looked when you tried to fit in. Camillas condition continues to worsen over the next few days and several specialists and experts are unable to help her. And camilla cream is very, very worried about what other people might think of her. A bad case of stripes started out as a picture in my head, like the cover of the book.
Eventually, shannon began to write and illustrate his own stories, including the popular titles no, david. When the class says the pledge of allegiance, she turns red, white, and blue. A bad case of stripes is a story about how peer pressure literally can affect a person. It was the first day of school, and she couldnt decide what to wear. A bad case of stripes by david shannon camilla cream loved lima beans. Camilla cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Pdf a bad case of stripes book by david shannon free. Overview bestselling and award winning author and illustrator david shannons colorful cure for conformity. It also received the 1999 montana treasure state picture book award. You will also need to copy enough student packets for each of your students. By just looking at the illustrations, you would be able to know what was going on even if there was no text. I think the story flowed very well, and was written at a good pace to keep the reader interested.
A bad case of stripes edu 320 childrens literature. The 2006 newbery medal winner is criss cross written by lynne rae perkins, greenwillow books, an imprint of harpercollins publishers criss cross follows the lives of four 14yearolds in a small town, each at their own crossroads. Read the information, take notes and then write a report about how lima beans were discovered and how they are grown. Color by numbers draw and write favorite part of the book favorite foods cycle of a lima bean planthope you enjoy. The meaning of a bad case of stripes is right there in the opening lines, and if you have a child struggling with being themselves in the midst of a society where fitting in is the treasured goal, it is perfection. For this lesson you will need to download the interactive whiteboard lesson. A video interview with david shannon reading rockets. Im just curious to see what david would do at a wedding or.
I really enjoyed reading a bad case of stripes by david shannon for many reasons. David shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including no, david. A bad case of stripes was nominated and won many awards throughout the united states. In a wonderfully illustrated book, a little girl is so concerned with everyones opinion of her that she stops being herself and spontaneously becomes whatever anyone calls her, whether purple polkadotted or as striped as the flag. Let scholastic bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your childs experienceslaugh. Because the other kids at her school dont like them. They start as rainbow but change to patriotic red, white, and blue with stars, to purple polka dot, and then eventually camilla evolves to become one with her room. They are extremely detailed and representative of the text.
A bad case of stripes kids books read aloud for children. Scholastic bookshelf, englishlanguage edition,pub by scholastic, inc. View book info and cumulative award history for a bad case of stripes by david shannon. It takes a bad case of stripes, cured only by being. A bad case of stripes by david shannon librarything.
The book prompts students to think about what can be done to develop stronger sense of selfworth and positive communication. If you dont have this particular book there are many other books you can use to teach cause and effect. And camilla cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, shes so worried that shes about to break out in. After a while of not eating her favorite food, camilla comes down with a bad case of the stripes. Camilla cream is very worried about what other people think about her, but at the very moment she most wants to fit in, she becomes completely covered in colorful stripes. A bad case of stripes the blue sky press, kindle edition, 2016. Worse yet, she seems to change colors to match whatever is happening around her. And if you have a child who is sensitive and fearful, this might be one to skipat least for a while. On this disturbing books striking dust jacket, a miserable bettybooplike girl, completely covered with bright bands of color, lies in bed with a thermometer dangling from her mouth. Shannons bestsellers include a bad case of stripes, duck on a bike, and too many toys.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Free download or read online a bad case of stripes pdf epub book. You will also need the book a bad case of stripes by david shannon. Camilla was always worried about what other people thought of her. Camilla wont eat lima beans which she loves because her friends dont eat them. Buy a bad case of stripes by david shannon online at alibris. All of her friends hated lima beans, and she wanted to fit in. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Awards for david shannon your guide to fiction books. This outrageous story about a girl who develops a bad case of the stripes will easily keep students entertained while they work to develop key comprehension skills including how to ask questions, make logical predictions, and make meaningful connections while reading. One award that a bad case of stripes won included the great lakes great books award in 2001. A bad case of stripes is being used in our classroom to discuss selfidentity, bullying, and respect.
With the book centering on a little girl and her case of the stripes, the bright colors and large pictures really helped the reader to visualize what she was going through. Ebooks read online a bad case of stripes scholastic. A bad case of stripes by david shannon paperback book. A bad case of stripes activitiesthese highly engaging david shannon author of a bad case of stripes themed activities are sure to be a hit with your young learners. A bad case of stripes busan english library overdrive. Perfect for beginning readers as well as for the youngest children and parents to share, the diaper david books are sure to delight families everywhere. A bad case of stripes tells the story of camilla cream, a girl who loves lima beans but is too embarrassed to admit it. A 2004 study found that it was a common readaloud book for fourthgraders in schools in san diego county, california while based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named the book one of its teachers top 100 books for children.
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