Monique hates her school uniform. Brown and blue? Who wants to wear brown and blue? Monique wants to be different. One day she finds a trunk filled with her mother's old clothes, and the next day , and the day after that, and the day after that Monique transforms her boring old brown and blue, (and herself), until she finally learns that no matter what you wear, individuality always shines.
"This is an engaging story about a girl who wants to be different....the protagonist discovers a way to be truly unique, while still following all of the rules. The simple text moves at a quick pace. Papanikolaou's dynamic illustrations are exciting and filled with action, and her round-eyed, large-headed characters are truly endearing, with the irrepressible and irresistible Monique leading the pack." -- Shelley B. Sutherland, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Maria Rousaki |
Illustrator | Polina Papanikolaou |
ISBN | 1929132514 |
Publication Date | Mar 1, 2008 |
Publisher | Kane Miller Book Pub |
Language | English |