Got a tough one for you mom's out there.
I was in a diversity training class at work today, where they showed the video "Souls of our Students".
One of the girls talked about a book her father read her as a child; it was about a boy who loved to dance, but no one wanted to dance with him.
The girl quoted a line from the book, which went something like "if all flowers looked the same, all flowers would be named flower."
(There was another line before that, in rhymn, but I can't remember what it was.)
Does anyone know what this book is?
It must be Pepito's Story (thank you Samantha H) because that is the quote:
"if every child were like every other, / You wouldn't know who was your sister or brother. / And if every flower looked just the same, / `Flower' would have to be each flower's name"
Now to just find it at my local book store ;-)
I am not familiar with this particular book but I have a book written by Julie Howe called Catty Wampus that shares a similar message about young girls playing together. It is written in rhyme with great illustrations to keep the children entertained. My daughter is 7 and it is one of her favorites. If you can't find it let me know and I can help. Good luck!
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I think the book is called "Its Not All Flowers and Sausages" by Dr. Seuss. I'm not positive. Hope it helps.
I checked out the Novelist database at my library... it is Pepito's Story by Eugene Fern. It even had the same quote: "if every child were like every other, / You wouldn't know who was your sister or brother. / And if every flower looked just the same, / `Flower' would have to be each flower's name"
Could it be Oliver Button Is a Sissy by Tomie dePaola? It is about a boy that likes dancing, reading, and artsy things.
hmmm. I'm usually pretty good with children's books but i can't place this one. You could try a friendly librarian if you don't get any help here.
was it billy elliot? if that was the book they have made a fantastic musical about it
Check out "Pepito's Story" by Fern - I did a few searches, and it sounds like that might be it. Good luck!
It might be Pepito's Story but I am not sure
Haven't found the book yet, but here's the video's website I think:
http://www.changingplacesproject.org/souls-of-our-students/
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the members of this online community. Your knowledge is amazing and I am so glad I'm a part of this board!
