Reviews for Un caso grave de rayas (A Bad Case of Stripes)

The average rating for Un caso grave de rayas (A Bad Case of Stripes) based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-10-10 00:00:00 Taeryang Ha My daughter is in 1st grade (age 6) and is TERRIFIED of this book. I realize it is very, very popular but my daughter has a great imagination and now she is very scared of eating orange, green, and blue foods. She pretty much only eats pink/red and white foods now. We got this book as a gift from my father when she was 4 and it scared her. We asked her preschool class to put it behind other books so she wouldn't see it in the book area (if she did see it, she wouldn't go near it). In kindergarten we warned her teacher and it wasn't an issue. Now in 1st grade I have warned her new teacher however I know it is in the classroom and she is scared of it. Today the principal read the first half during lunchtime and she covered her ears but could not block the sound. She is dreading lunchtime tomorrow when he will finish the book (and go through the part where the girl is all stripes). (She ended up eating lunch in the school office that day so she wouldn't have to hear the story.) SO if you have a sensitive child like I do, I urge some caution with this book. Never mind the author's intended message, some kids will be freaked out by the possibility of foods causing them to change colors and may suffer anxiety for months, or years, to come.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-01-15 00:00:00 Gregory Gritton "A Bad Case of Stripes" is a story about how peer pressure literally can affect a person. David Shannon, author of the popular "David" series, has created a surreal yet enchanting tale that will gain attention from both kids and adults. "A Bad Case of Stripes" has one of the most creative illustrations I have ever seen. David Shannon takes care in making each character as colorful as they can be and masterfully illustrates Camilla's odd situation by adding vivid colors to each transformation that Camilla takes on. Also, the moral of the story about being yourself is greatly defined here when Camilla goes through more awkward transformations when she does not admit that she loves lima beans. The story teaches people that no matter what anyone says about you, you should always be yourself no matter what. "A Bad Case of Stripes" is truly a book that can not be missed and the story's heroine, Camilla, clearly defines the meaning of peer pressure sometimes having positive or negative influences on people. Of course, I would strongly advise parents to read this book first before they show it to children ages five or younger since it contains many frightening images that would not be suitable for children. Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog