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Kids Fiction 376
picture book about finding your own way to shine
Overall rating
 
4.5
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
N/A
Writing Style
 
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
ELEPHANT'S BIG SOLO is a sweet picture book about shining in your own way. Elephant always seems to stand out, even when she would rather not. Music is one of her favorite classes since she gets to be a part of the team. However, the music teacher has a new idea where everyone will have a solo at the recital, but Elephant does not want to have one. The teacher signs her up anyway, and Elephant is encouraged by all the people around her, even though it is not what she wants. Elephant has written a song to perform, and when push comes to shove, she finds a new way to shine through the music she has written instead of by performing alone.

What I loved: This book will really speak to readers who have preferred to stay in the background and shine in a more quiet way. Elephant's anxiety around the performance leaps off the page as she considers the upcoming performance and how it has completely changed how she feels about music. What is particularly great is that when Elephant expresses how she feels, her friends and teacher rally around to help Elephant find a new way to shine that works for her. This type of accommodation is really great to see and will encourage readers to speak up when they need it.

The art is soft and lovely with some great animal friends and the emotive Elephant taking the lead. The flow of the writing works well to convey the story and all the emotions. The text itself is clear and easy to read which helps when reading aloud.

Final verdict: ELEPHANT'S BIG SOLO is a lovely picture book about finding your own way to shine and accommodating others.
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