Bossy Flossy

PreS-Gr 1—Flossy refuses to admit that she is in fact the bossiest girl around. She is adamant that nobody pays attention or listens to her. At home, she bosses her stuffed animals, her cat, her little brother, and even her mom. At school, she bosses the other children, the lunch lady, and even her teacher. It seems as though nothing is ever going to make Flossy realize that her way is not the right way, until Edward shows up at school. Instantly, Edward becomes the bossiest, even bossing Flossy herself. It takes these two stubborn and overbearing personalities to realize that neither one of them likes being told what to do, and that in turn leads them to practice the "golden rule." Both Edward and Flossy stop bossing and instead find themselves enjoying their time together and with the other children on the playground. Full of dialogue, this story would prove difficult as a read-aloud. Still, the colorful, fun mixed-media illustrations and relatable topic will engage readers, and the dialogue might inspire a reader's theater.