little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashionforward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam.
From the kid who lives in a shoe and dons some fab footwear, too to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery.
But are they now too well dressed for recess Not to worryMary always shows her flair for what to wear! “Mary Had a Little Glam” is a childrens book written by Tammi Sauer and delightfully illustrated by Vanessa BrantleyNewton.
This fun and stylish twist on several beloved nursery rhymes features budding diva Mary, who jazzes up not only her own attire but gives much needed spice to the outfits of her fellow students at Mother Goose Elementary, including Snack Helper Georgie Porgie, Sheep Keeper Little Bo Peep, and Messenger Little Boy Blue.
The final lesson of having ones attire appropriate for the activity reminds us that its important to avoid being so stylish that we cant enjoy ourselves.
I love the glittery title and had such fun reading the rhymes and I think this cute book will provide hours of entertainment and stimulate discussion, especially with its whimsical view of familiar childhood figures.
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Little Glam Mary reminds me of my niece, With a new dress, her fingernails must match, Which dress should I get How about both!
Totally cute retelling of Mary and her little lamb, except this Mary accessorizes.
Her classmates aren't that glam and Mary helps jazz up their wardrobes, But when it's time to play, they aren't ready for that,
In the end, less can sometimes be more, You just have to know the moment, So cute! This is a really fun retelling of a well known nursery rhyme that absolutely glams it up! I really enjoyed the spin on the well known rhyme and the message at the end of the story.
This is a welcome break from relentless pinkalicious princesses, There is no doubt that Mary exudes glamour, pink, and sparkles, She boas up, accessorizes, and makes over her entire classroom, The ending is what makes this an especial delight, however, A familiar story, but without the lamb and all of the glam! The kids enjoyed the story, and all the rhythm and the rhymes.
I especially loved how awesome Mary is, She's a strong, smart young lady with a hell of a lot of fashion sense, I WISH I HAD THIS BOOK WHEN I WAS A KID!!! There were NO books that featured really glamorous little black girls, and I would have loved seeing that as a child.
I was often the only black kid in class, and I was made fun of a lot in elementary school.
That is one of the many reasons that representation is so important! I loved her confidence and personality, I enjoyed how she helped out her classmates but also how they threw it all aside at the end to play and be kids.
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personally did not make the connection to the mother goose nursery rhyme, despite it being obvious, That rhyme was not something I grew up with but after reading the book a few times and reading the bio and reviews it was an "aha/duh" moment.
Overall this is a great book, even without understanding the reference, Mary is a glamorous lil one who goes with the flow and spreads her creativity and flair with everyone she encounters
Illustration: The illustration was what really drew me to this book.
As always I strive to look for representation in books and a glamorous black girl fit that bill perfectly.
Vanessa BrantlyNewton did a great job illustrating this book, Not only did it feel authentic and inclusive, it felt fun and light,
Strengths: Illustrations, diversity, reimagining a classic
Writing these for an assignment and figured I would share them too Fun, upbeat, with a kid friendly message at the end that glamour should not get in the way of outdoor adventure.
Vanessa BrantleyNewton draw such fun kids this books really shows off her skills,
One page, as Mary's walking to school, has a bit too much squeezed towards the gutter, I though this was one continuous spread, until I read the text and realized they were two separate images.
Engaging illustrations, rhyming text, and a fashionistas sensibility will, I suspect, make this Mary a hit with my patrons.
The illustrations totally won me over, This is a cute story and parody of Mary Had a Little Lamb, Mary loves to dress up, I admit, I am a boring dresser and could use a bit of her glam, But what I loved was how the illustrations added so much more to this simple, fun, story, There are nods to Mary had a Little lamb throughout the book, from Mother Goose Elementary to the lamb purse and the way everyone at school is dressed.
I also like that while it seems like a story about wanting to fit in and look just right, Mary is filled with confidence and she brings confidence and joy out in everyone she meets.
My granddaughter LOVES this book, I read it multiple times a day,
She reads it to herself, memorized the words, multiple times a day,
For a time I had to crochet her a purse big enough to fit her favorite book in it.
It's taped up and a bit battered but well loved,
My granddaughter loves to both dress up fancy and play outside and get filthy,
So this is perfect for her!
And all little kids who are a bit fancy but also like to get dirty.
It's all about balance
I adore the illustrations and see the illustrator is also an author,
I plan to check out Vanessa's books for sure! Mary is a little glamorous, She has pants with fancy prints, scarves that flutter in the breeze, necklaces and hair bows along with bracelets and amazing sunglasses.
Everywhere she goes she is not hard to see, When school started, Mary went all out with all of her amazing things to wear, She didnt have a problem sharing her glam with the students and even the teachers, When it was time for recess the students realized they were just to fancy to play, Do you think that their glamorous attire would stop them
This fun read is great for beginner readers.
Lively and colorful illustrations depict the stories theme in a hilarious way, Parents and teachers can take the opportunity to discuss selfidentity, and selfexpression,
Starts as version of Mary Had a Little Lamb and ends with a story about a girly girl who knows how to make friends and have fun.
MC has dimension. Cute and upbeat. Vanessa BrantleyNewton's illustrations shine here, bringing young Mary to life, BrantleyNewton sprinkles in details from nursery rhymes and fairy tales, going beyond the written words to add humor and a bit of sass to young Mary's fantastic outfits the sheep crossbody purse is my favorite.
Between the fun illustrations and the rhythmic beat, there is a ton of storytime potential packed into this title.
Rhyming story that is a spinoff on Mary Had a Little Lamb, This Mary is starting Mother Goose Elementary School and makes sure she is dressed to impress, Once she arrives, she sees that her classmates are in plain clothes, She helps them, and the school staff, to add a little glam to their outfits, Everyone is happy, until recess time, How are they going to play Mary learns there's a time to be glam and a time for less, but during all times, you can still look cute.
Recommend to fans of Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious, The illustrations are really fun to pour over with all the little details, Yes, Mary has a boatload of glam, but she's willing to let it all go if need be, And that girl makes PLANS!
Can't wait to share this with my littles and find all the rhymes! The color and character of both the words and illustrations takes us through each page creating an inclusive and festive dress up party! The pages are illustrated to the brim with action, smiles and fancy costumes, and the words glitz and glam us throughout with cleverly chosen adjectives and even with bold font highlighting for read aloud fun!
My takeaway as an author/illustrator Fill the page! Play with the way words look in terms of font and function.
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School Fancy Nancy readers meet Mary she is delightful and adores accessories, Mary is the best. Who wouldn't want to be glammed up by her I love the diversity in this book, Tons of skin colours and gender presentations, it's fabulous, And everyone gets to have fun getting messy at the end too! Glam doesn't equal boring, you know, Plus the rhyming is great! Although I'm very familiar with the upper end of children's literature, I'm SUPER behind on the younger end, but a friend sent my new foster daughter this book as a gift and I'm IN LOVE.
The rhythm is great, the rhymes work very well, and the illustrations totally stole my heart, They're bright and detailed and I love the mix of whimsical nursery rhymes and some historical clothing choices with more contemporary backgrounds.
If I could give it more thanstars, I would, Set to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb, the story discusses a little girl who is all about the accessories, boas, and the strapped shoes.
She helps her classmates find their inner beauty, only to discover a major hurdle, Once she is able to overcome this, all is solved and happiness ensues, Neo liked the singsong nature, but did not get why people have to be so weird about fashion and flashy glasses.
Such a fun read! Sometimes fashion is painted as frivolous, but this makes it a form of selfexpression and confidence.
When Mary sees her classmates' dull looks, she doesn't criticize or gloat about her own she launches into lifting up her school.
And, when it becomes obvious that frills aren't always practical, it's totally okay to let them go, Overall, a really bouncy, joyful read that I can't wait to share with a group, It is there right in the title this twist on the classic Mother Goose Rhyme has STYLE! A new and improved fashionforward Mary helps some of childrens most beloved characters go glam.
Once more, a book that is breaking the stereotypes that fierce and clever girls can be stylish too.
Marys school friends other classic Mother Goose characters look fantastic in their finery thanks to one of our alltime favorite illustrators Vanessa BrantleyNewton.
This book will add a delightful flair to your home or classroom library, Tammi Sauer is the author of Cowboy Camp Sterling,, Chicken Dance Sterling,, Mostly Monsterly Paula Wiseman/SS,, the forthcoming Princess in Training Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and something thats currently Top Secret.
Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.
Tammi Sauer is the author of Cowboy Camp Sterling,, Chicken Dance Sterling,, Mostly Monsterly Paula Wiseman/SS,, the forthcoming Princess in Training Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and something that's currently Top Secret.
Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.
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