Willaby

by Rachel Isadora

A first grader gets into trouble when her love of drawing keeps her from doing something important. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0027474607
• ISBN13: 9780027474602
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Rachel Isadora creates a loveable character.

Willaby is all girl. She loves the same things many little girls in the first grade like, including her teacher Miss Finney. But when her passion for drawing accidentally prevents her from expressing affection for her favorite teacher, poor Willaby is heartbroken. Though she tries to make amends, Willaby finds that she can't escape her guilt, until Miss Finney thanks her in a very special way. I really loved this story. I know I've heard of Rachel Isadora before and it's no wonder. She has poured her heart into a beautiful character with a heart of gold. Willaby is the everyday angel that all children want to be. She is the innocence we find in every child. And Isadora does a beautiful job of bringing her to life both in a warm plot and in amusing illustrations. I shared this book with 16 preschool children. They enjoyed it thoroughly and even giggled at the part about drawing on the wall. Willaby is a familiar friend to most children because she represents the feelings many of them have for a teacher. Though I recommend this book for anyone who wants a charming simple story, I prescribe it to every child who finds fascination in drawing, even on the desk at school.