Willow's Smile by Lana Button
"Sometimes Willow smiled without even trying. But sometimes when she wished she could and knew she should, her smile slipped straight off her face." So when her teacher tells the class that Picture Day is coming, shy Willow starts to worry. What if she isn't able to smile for the camera? How can she have her picture taken without smiling? But then on Picture Day, Willow gets the opportunity to watch the other children being photographed. She sees that all of her friends' expressions are unique, and perfect in their own way. And by the time it's her turn, she's realized that she doesn't need to worry about smiling for her picture. She just needs to be herself.
In this sweet picture book, author Lana Button has created a relatable and reassuring story that offers children a terrific model for how to deal with a difficult experience in a socially and emotionally competent way. The simple illustrations by Tania Howells beautifully capture the story's focus through the range of emotions so clearly expressed by Willow and her classmates. This book provides opportunities for character lessons on self-respect, empathy and resilience. It would work for a classroom introduction to the annual ritual of Picture Day as well, a subject not often covered yet very significant to young children. It could also lead to a conversation about why we take pictures and what makes a great picture, and to activities such as making a class photo album.
Lana Button works in early childhood education. Her book Willow's Whispers was shortlisted for the 2010 Blue Spruce Award and the 2011 Shinning Willow Award. Her writing has been published in Ladybug magazine and Today's Parent. She lives in Burlington, Ontario.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781771385497 |
| ISBN 10 | 1771385499 |
| Title | Willow's Smile |
| Author | Lana Button |
| Series | Willow Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Kids Can Press |
| Year published | 2016-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |