SuitabookLOUD!
Rose Robbins
- Reading
- Read it together and pause around Abigail being called naughty, her move to the quiet room, and the musical response. Afterwards, invite the child’s own view rather than presenting song as a universal solution.
- Themes
- Different ways of learning and expressing oneself: Abigail’s difficulty concentrating and wish to be loud are followed by a teacher helping her engage through music and song. The story appears to value empathy, encouragement and finding an outlet that enables Abigail to participate and express herself.
- Judgement and classroom belonging: Abigail is described as bored and naughty when she cannot concentrate, and she is sent to a quiet room before reaching her music class. The book presents competing or mixed signals about this.
- Worth knowing
- Some children may connect with Abigail’s frustration or with being judged by classroom expectations.