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"What we have here is a bad case of stripes. One of the worst I've ever seen!"Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!
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"Being accepted is one of life's challenges. A bad case of the stripes is a great book that addresses this. The main character does not want to accept the fact that she is different so she turns into a multicolored person. This book would serve as a great reminder to accept yourself for who your are"
— Travis (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This very funny tale speaks to the challenge many kids face in choosing to act independently.”
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“This charming morality tale could, and I think will, become entrenched in the literary folklore of any family.”
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“Shannon’s story is a good poke in the eye of conformity—imaginative, vibrant, and at times good and spooky.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" David Shannon is a great little author and illustrator. My children (well, and myself as well!) love his books! Camilla loves lima beans but won't eat them because her friends don't like them. Cute lesson learned about just being yourself, regardless of others. "
— Shaundell, 2/20/2014 -
" Pictures in this one lovely and explosively imaginative story. I loved it. "
— Sarah, 2/12/2014 -
" Such a cute book! I read this a LOOONG time ago but I just LOVED it! I think this might be one of my favorite kids books "
— Christine, 2/5/2014 -
" lol I thought this bookd was so funny. read it waay back in 4th grade "
— Vivian, 1/29/2014 -
" WAS AWLSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Evie, 1/21/2014 -
" One of my favorite David Shannon stories. No good for public storytime, but I would definitely read this to kids in a smaller setting. "
— David, 1/19/2014 -
" PB 50: A very cute story about being different. Love the illustrations! :) "
— Tori, 1/16/2014 -
" My daughter and I loved this book when she was younger, and we still do. After reading it, she decided that she liked lima beans! LOL "
— Cheryl, 1/16/2014 -
" This was my favorite childrens book as a kid. It teaches you to not give in to peer pressure and not worry what other people think of you. "
— Sierrah, 1/11/2014 -
" I love lima beans! I love David Shannon. I love this book. It has a great moral at the end. Following the crowd and hiding yourself will make you sick! "
— Caren, 1/11/2014 -
" Another classic that would be great for students to read. It deals with bullying, self-acceptance, and kindness. Great for grades K -1(read aloud) and 2-3 "
— Autumn, 1/9/2014 -
" This book is about a girl whose skin changes colors and patterns because she changes something unique about herself. The book is great for showing that it is a good thing to embrace our differences. "
— Alycia, 1/9/2014 -
" This is the best book written by David Shannon. A little girl who is afraid to let others know she loves lima beans. Will she learn that it doesn't matter what other people think? Read and find out. "
— Joice, 12/17/2013 -
" absoutely lovely. perfectly endearing. and hilarious! "
— katie, 12/12/2013 -
" I have read this book several times and I think it's about sel-acceptance and not letting everyone else influence you. I absolutely love the illustrations and the story is sort of fun. "
— Susan, 12/11/2013 -
" This book has a wonderful message about being true to yourself. I read it with my second grade daughter and think the message and pictures are very appropriate for her age group. And as a side note, how could I not like a book in which the main character grows bacteria tails... "
— Christina, 11/20/2013 -
" Our heroine is embarrassed to admit she likes lima beans. She just wants to blend in!! But sometimes blending in makes you stand out. How does she find herself again? Read on. I use this book as a mentor text for 6th grade to model the writing craft of voice and dialogue. "
— Brenda, 5/5/2013 -
" Great drawings. Interesting story. Good message. "
— Mckinley, 3/17/2013 -
" This is a great story of multicultural! A classic to read to children. "
— Sophia, 2/6/2013 -
" i remember always reading this book in second grade, my teacher would always read it aloud. it's such a great book, even after all these years i still remember it was about a girl who wouldnt eat her lima beans. ... i think xD "
— Casey, 7/9/2012 -
" What a fun book to read! You never know what's going to come next to poor little Camilla! "
— Brittany, 6/12/2012 -
" A cute book with a relatable message. A short story about a little girl more worried about fitting in then being who she is. Great story for young children to read. Easy to understand and the illustrations are wonderful. "
— Jessica.rice2, 3/7/2012 -
" Book chosen from the piles on my desk at work. [I have the neat job of working in a library] It is book 52 of 2011 - aim 133 books in 2011. "
— Tania, 12/15/2011 -
" I love this book! kids will love and understand the important message this book tells. "
— Soraya, 12/5/2011 -
" Wow. I can't believe I remember reading this in elementary school. "
— Maria, 11/2/2011 -
" Wow this book was amazing,I loved it! it's showing you to not judge people by how they look but what's inside. "
— Kaylee, 11/1/2011 -
" This is one of my favorite books to use in guidance. I typically read this to 3rd grade as a part of a lesson on being true to yourself. The bright and colorful illustrations make this a favorite for the kids too. "
— Brandi, 11/1/2011 -
" This book allows students to accept themselves as just the way they are. I like the story connected with the bad eating habits, and it really did tell the readers to have healthy food. "
— Jane, 10/17/2011 -
" I love lima beans! I love David Shannon. I love this book. It has a great moral at the end. Following the crowd and hiding yourself will make you sick! "
— Caren, 10/4/2011 -
" This book is full of wonderful illustrations that coincide with the plot of the story. The theme of this book is being yourself. I would use this book for grades kindergarten through second. "
— Brittani, 10/3/2011 -
" This is just such a cute book. Both girls have loved it! "
— Lorena, 10/3/2011 -
" This book teaches a great lesson to always be yourself and not worry about what others will think of you. The author portrays the message that while Camilla is trying to blend in, she is really standing out. Despite its predictable happy ending, the artwork is very vivid and exciting. "
— Andria, 10/2/2011 -
" This book is so cute, and it is very individual. "
— Gabrielle, 9/29/2011 -
" I READ THIS IN LIKE 2ND GRADE! She is so pretty in the front cover!! Although I'm glad my skin doesnt look like that "
— Neon, 9/26/2011
About David Shannon
David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than thirty picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. A native of Spokane, Washington, he is an avid fisherman. He and his family live in California.