Where Is Charlotte? captures the game of Hide-and-Seek as played by a feisty and fun little fireball. Drawing on the classic children's tune, "Fr???re Jacques," adults and children read and sing together, bringing to life a young girl not afraid to say, "No." Our little trickster has an authentic and assertive voice (perhaps a tad cheeky) and a playfully sassy non-verbal style. Charlotte bravely goes from familiar inside hiding places to "climbing trees" and "riding a breeze." In addition, with the changing of Charlotte's ...
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Where Is Charlotte? captures the game of Hide-and-Seek as played by a feisty and fun little fireball. Drawing on the classic children's tune, "Fr???re Jacques," adults and children read and sing together, bringing to life a young girl not afraid to say, "No." Our little trickster has an authentic and assertive voice (perhaps a tad cheeky) and a playfully sassy non-verbal style. Charlotte bravely goes from familiar inside hiding places to "climbing trees" and "riding a breeze." In addition, with the changing of Charlotte's image throughout the story, a wide variety of children (and adults) will see themselves in the book's diversity. Charlotte's escapade will inspire authenticity, self-assurance, and a sense of adventure in all with a youthful heart. Oh yes, and loving "bear hug" connection. Finally, Where Is Charlotte? animates the author's playfully-affirming mantra: To be your fullest self without being (too) full of yourself!
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