Book Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Blue Sky Press, March 1998
Summary:
Camilla Cream loved lima beans. Unfortunately, she never ate lima beans because no one else her age liked lima beans. One day Camilla screamed when she looked in the mirror because she was covered in colorful stripes. Every doctor, expert, and specialist tried to help Camilla; however, she kept changing into all kinds of different designs and patterns. A petite elderly woman came to her rescue with the perfect remedy, lima beans! After eating her lima beans that she adored Camilla Cream turned back into her normal self again. After that bizarre experience Camilla decided to always be true to herself no matter what anyone else thought.
Personal Rating, ****Great! The text articulated such a valuable lesson that we try to teach to children. The way the story was written was perfect for younger audiences to comprehend and appreciate.
Reading Level: 3rd grade (A.R. Level 3.8)
Interest Level: K-5 grades
Possible uses of the text in integrated units of study:
Math: Sort and group different kinds of beans. Give students a blank paper of Camilla and let them create their own pattern. Reading/Writing: A great text to teach cause-and-effect. Listening to this story online or with a Smartboard at http://www.storylineonline.net/. Have students complete a chart on character emotions at http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson377/emotions.pdf.
Guidance: Play the following game with class: It's My Life: Beat the Bully at http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/bullies_flash.html.
Potential Problems or Difficulties: No potential problems.
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Great use of technology resources!
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