Stacey+Coolidge's+Fancy-Smancy+Cursive+Handwriting

by Barbara Esham
 * [|Summary and Blog Link]Stacey Coolidge's Fancy-Smancy Cursive Handwriting**

2008 Mainstream Connection


 * Basics:**
 * Ages 7 - 10
 * Type : picture book
 * Length: 27 pages
 * Categories: Facing challenges and differences
 * Main Character(s):**
 * Carolyn - a second grader
 * Mrs. Thompson - teacher
 * Stacey - student who is good at everything
 * Frederick - the class guinea pig
 * Reviews:**
 * [|Barnes and Noble]
 * [|Mainstream Connections Publishing]

This book is great for kids who feel like they are not as good as others when it comes to learning something new in school. The main character Carolyn is struggling with cursive handwriting while most other kids are able to learn it quickly. Carolyn's motivation to improve her handwriting is the reward of being able to play with Frederick the guinea pig. Unfortunately for Carolyn, despite the time she takes to practice, her classmate (Stacey) finds cursive to be simple. Mrs. Thompson helps Carolyn understand that trying her best and keeping a positive attitude are the most important parts of facing a challenge.
 * Personal recommendation:**


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