E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness and subtlety.Its Johns big day at school today a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnetts compassionate text and Kate Berubes understated and expressive art tell the story of a kid who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2023 by Walker Books Ltd .

Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children's books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache! , both by Mac Barnett. Kate Berube is a children's book illustrator and writer living in Portland, Oregon and the creator of Tater Totter, a zine for children. She works at Powell's.