Clara and the Bossy (A Ruth Ohi Picture Book)
PreS-Gr. 2. This understated picture book features shy little Clara, who loves the color purple, triangles, and tuna sandwiches. When Madison walks up to her on the playground and offers to be her best friend, Clara agrees. Over the next few days, though, Madison becomes overbearing, inquiring pointedly why Clara always wears the same purple dress and always eats tuna sandwiches cut into triangles. Clara tries doing things Madison's way, but regrets what she's missing. She strikes out on her own path again, but makes room for new friends along the way. Despite a couple of confusing word usages, such as "Bossy" as a noun in the title and "Purple" as a singular noun referring to some unspecified purple objects (berries? grapes? amethysts?), this picture book will strike a chord with many young children who are learning to navigate friendships. In the ink-and-watercolor illustrations, the hamsterlike characters appear entirely childlike in their expressions, activities, and body language.Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.