Show Time with Sophia Grace and Rosie

Reviewed by: Dorothy Hall-Riddle - N/A, Cumberland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 12, 2015

Review

Cousins Sophia Grace and Rosie are never without their tiaras, tutus, and a song at the ready. When they discover their school is holding a talent show, they can't contain their excitement. They plan to perform a song that won't just put themselves in the spotlight but many of their classmates who might not otherwise have chosen to perform on their own. The message of inclusion and boosting someone else's self-confidence is sweet without being overly didactic. The spunk of the little girls, who have appeared together on the Ellen DeGeneres show, oozes from the pages and one can practically hear the rustle of their matching ruffly tutus. The illustrator has effectively captured the likeness of each girl. The glittery cover showing the two girls performing with microphones will surely draw readers in, even those who are unfamiliar with the girls' fame. A second book about the two young Brits features a tea party, another popular topic for young girls.

Overall Book Score: good