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Flossie is bossy-because she has so many great ideas! In this first book in the easy-to-read series, follow Flossie as she learns to have faith in her great ideas-and herself.
For fans of Princess Posey and Dory Fantasmagory , this story-with plenty of pictures and a loveable, relatable cast of characters-will be a perfect bridge to take them from picture books to their first chapter books.
Everyone tells Flossie that she is bossy-which is true, but she doesn't know why they say it like it's a bad thing. Unfortunately, her reputation makes it hard for her to find a partner for the new class project. But then Flossie gets an idea that makes her tingle and glow from head to toe! She'll partner with the new kid, Billy, teach him how to fit in, and find a way to make her new business work. All it takes is a few great ideas!
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-Greenwald introduces readers to Flossie, a girl with moxie hoping to conquer the world one business enterprise at a time. Things haven't gone well in the past, but that doesn't deter Flossie. When her teacher announces that the class is going to raise money for gardening supplies, Flossie is ready to lead the way. Unfortunately, owing to previous less than successful experiences, none of her classmates want to put up with her bossiness. Flossie eventually convinces the new boy in class to join her team. Through a series of misadventures, Flossie finally realizes that she needs to listen to others and work together. This chapter book could be useful as a classroom read-aloud for those trying to teach concepts of collaboration and group dynamics. Flossie is a smart protagonist with a lot of gusto. Illustrations in black, white, and green enhance the text, and simple recipes are also included. -VERDICT Strong-willed Flossie has the potential to be a character whom kids will want to get to know-especially those with a head for business.-John Scott, Friends School of Baltimore © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
While Flossie's heart is in the right place, her entrepreneurial ideas and strong opinions get her a reputation as "bossy." Flossie recruits new kid Billy to help her raise money for their third-grade class garden and gains a friend when she gives up her controlling ways (Biz Whiz); Flossie learns about teamwork during a holiday charity drive (Success). Green-tinged illustrations highlight the realistic grade-school dramas at play. [Review covers these titles: Biz Whiz and The Secret to Success.] (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Third-grader Flossie is not among the favorites of her classmates.They find her overbearing and rather bossy. When the class learns that they need to raise money in order to fund a new garden, Flossie hasas alwayslots of ideas. In fact, every time she gets one of these great (from her point of view) plans, she begins "to tingle and glow from head to toe." Since her ideas have a track record of, well, failure, no one really wants to team up with her. That lot falls to hapless Billy, the new boy, who happens to live in her building. Flossie decides they should sell produce grown on Billy's family farmnot a success. The next plan is to cater a classmate's birthday party and provide a magic show. The pet rat Flossie brings along finishes that scheme off disastrously. Flossie is discouraged, but Billy helps her come up with a workable scheme. The happiest news, however, is that he's now her friend. Presented in a large, easy-to-read font and accompanied by Collet-Derby's ample, stylized illustrations, in black, white, and green, this early chapter book features believable interactions between the sexes. Billy and Flossie are both paper-white, but one illustration shows that two of their classmates are of another race (depicted as green!). Amusing and not too daunting for transitioning readers. (Fiction. 6-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.