The lima bean is a grain legume of andean and mesoamerican origin. I use a bad case of stripes as a readaloud during the first week of school to prompt discussion about why we worry about what others think, bullying, and learning to respect and accept differences in others. A bad case of stripes teaching children philosophy. Its true that children who grow up with exposure to books are more likely to continue reading later on. Last week we read the book a bad case of stripes by david shannon. Jul 30, 2010 you must all read the childrens book a bad case of stripes in which the lead character loves lima beans, but feels that she has to conform to the prevailing limabeanhating current. Lima beans sprout easily and grow quickly, making them a popular choice for science experiments with time constraints. This is a very tasty lima bean recipe that is also this is how my mother in law makes beef stew and. A bad case of stripes by david shannon librarything. A bad case of stripes is being used in our classroom to discuss selfidentity, bullying, and respect. Growing a plant from seed is a measurable science project, and lima beans are an efficient seed choice.
Teaching kids to choose kind should be apart of every curriculum, and this book nails that concept. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Evan and i have been reading a bad case of stripes a fun story about a little girl that wakes up with stripes. A bad case of the stripes by david shannon book unit by book. Wonderful story of being comfortable with who you are. Apr 15, 20 david shannon is a very popular childrens book author. Camilla cream is very worried about what the other kids at school think about her. In the book the young girl comes down with the sickness of the stripes, everyone laughs. When she finally admits her unspeakable secretshe loves lima beans she is cured. The lima bean phaseolus lunatus fabaceae is a herbaceous bush, 3090 cm in height, or a twining vine 24 m long with trifoliate leaves, white or violet flowers, and pods of 512 cm containing two to four seeds. A delicious lima bean dip recipe, inspired by the lima bean book a bad case of the stripes. This is an exciting story and that is why i recommend this book. Jan 01, 1998 a bad case of stripes is a fantasy fiction piece that has remained one of the most memorable childrens books that i have read.
Aug 02, 2016 an homage to the david shannon illustration from the book bad case of the stripes with my daughter belle as the model the main character is a girl named camilla cream who loves lima beans but. Childrens book about a girl and lima beans yahoo answers. Even though she likes lima beans, she never eats them for fear of their teasing. A bad case of stripes by david shannon deja mcclellans. There are lima bean science projects that will help students learn about plant growth, soil and. A bad case of stripes by david shannon follows a little girl named camilla cream who hides the fact that she likes lima beans so she can fit in.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Initially from south and central america, the lima bean has adapted to live in many different climates around the world. Mar 20, 2016 a bad case of stripes activitiesthese highly engaging david shannon author of a bad case of stripes themed activities are sure to be a hit with your young learners. A bad case of stripes is written and illustrated by david shannon and read by sean astin. Recently, my daughter asked me to read a bad case of stripes by david shannon during read aloud time in her kindergarten class. These printable activities will help your students observe how lima beans germinate. Oct 15, 2014 a bad case of stripes by david shannon. Vocabulary words for the book a bad cases of stripes by david shannon. My favorite part is when the lady gave camilla the beans. Shannons bestsellers include a bad case of stripes, duck on a bike, and too many toys. Im so glad that she did as its a great story and also happened to spark some fun ideas of how we might use this book as we develop some new workshops for younger kids.
When she finally admits her unspeakable secretshe loves lima beansshe is cured. Bumble determines that camilla is well enough to attend school. In fact, shes so nervous that shes at risk for a bad case of stripes. Choose a site in the garden that gets sunshine all day long when growing lima beans. This book is a great way for children to learn adn know that its okay to be youself and you need to be yourself otherwise you wont like yourself. Poor little camilla loves lima beans, but she also wants to fit in with the crowd and doesnt want to be weird, so she doesnt admit to loving beans and she breaks out in a bad case of the stripes, as a result. It was the first day of school, and she couldnt decide what to wear.
Growing lima beans is done best at temperatures between 70 and 80 f. Extension activities maximize the educational value of the book. Other children in the neighborhood soon adopt his scheme and the pile of hated vegetables grows and grows. She then learns to deal with being different and made fun of by her classmates, until a old lady comes and gives her lima beans to eat. On this disturbing books striking dust jacket, a miserable bettybooplike girl, completely covered with bright bands of color, lies in bed with a thermometer dangling from her mouth. The lima bean, phaseolus lunatus, is an herbaceous plant that is a part of the legume family.
Its a fun adventure about a girl named camille who loves lima beans. Sep 30, 2010 fresh lima beans, however, have me singing a different tune. When planting lima beans, try to time the crop so pods will set before the hottest part of the summer. I found myself facing a pint of them for the first time a few weeks ago, thanks to our csa share. A bad case of stripes is a childrens book by david shannon published in 1998 by blue sky press, a division of scholastic press. Apr 22, 2015 the books you read when youre young are an important part of your formative years. What is the lesson that you learned from this book.
The doeeyed girl changes her stripes at anyones command, and only nonconformity can save her. The book prompts students to think about what can be done to develop stronger sense of selfworth and positive communication. Teacher activities for a bad case of stripes the classroom. The story touches on the idea of conformity and works with bullying themes. A bad case of stripes was all fixed by being herself and eating lima beans, which she didnt want anyone knowing she liked. Camilla loves lima beans, but wont eat them because no other children like them. And camilla cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. One day she wakes up to discover thick, solidcolored stripes all over her body. Heirloom bean varieties organic gardening mother earth news. He smuggles the lima beans out in his sock and dumps them in an abandoned lot.
Lima bean life cycle chart a greenhouse printable to cut and hang in the window cut out the house, cut along the dotted line, put the seed in a baggie and attach to th. When the whole mess is hit by lightning, it comes to life as the lima bean monster, looking to munch on some human beans. Shannon how georgie radbourn saved baseball juggles dark humor and an antipeerpressure message. This book is about a girl hew eat to manny cup cakes. Sep 19, 2015 the protagonist is a girl named camilla cream who loves lima beans but doesnt want to eat them because her friends dislike them and she wants to fit in. A bad case of stripes activities bad case of stripes.
One day she wakes up with bright stripes across her face. Color by numbers draw and write favorite part of the book favorite foods cycle of a lima bean planthope you enjoy. The perfect book for teaching the outcome of your choices with visuals to explore that. Nov 2, 2014 camilla cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them.
Facebook twitter email teachers guide buy this book. For bookings, please call frank kielb entertainment at 6103254540. A bad case of stripes scholastic bookshelf by d shanin 15jun2004 paperback. His most recent book was the new york times bestseller grow up, david. A bad case of stripes, by david shannon, is the story of young camilla cream, a closeted lover of lima beans and a worrier about others opinions of her. Grab a chip and dive into this healthy and vibrant bacontopped appetizer. May 01, 2004 david shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including no, david.
The main character is a girl named camilla cream who secretly loves lima beans. Best lima bean cookbook ever for beginners bean salad recipes, baked bean recipes, vegan casserole book, creamy soup cookbook, vegetarian casserole cookbook book 1 by ms. A wonderful story about dealing with peer pressure. Philosophicallyspeaking, the book deals with the issue of identity, spun in several.
Read the information, take notes and then write a report about how lima beans were discovered and how they. Picture books about children with different abilities. Delicious lima bean dip inspired by a lima bean book for kids. After reading the book, students discuss how it makes people feel when others tease them, and how to accept differences in others. From then on she turns into anything she eats or talks about. I read this book in kindergarten, about a girl who wouldnt eat her lima beans or something and kept changing colors. David shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including no, david. A girl does not like lima beans, but wont admit it because she wants to impress her friends. A bad case of the stripes by david shannon is recommended for children ages kindergarten through 3rd grade. Have student write a simulated journal entry by finishing the following statements from the point of view of one of the characters in the book, e. Phaseolus lunatus an overview sciencedirect topics. Camilla was always worried about what other people thought of her. If you loved the novel and movie, youll love this picture book. A bad case of stripes vocabulary flashcards quizlet.
See more ideas about bad case of stripes, david shannon and lima bean recipes. A bad case of stripes by david shannon camilla cream loved lima beans. Do you think that the students in the story were bullying camilla. All of her friends hated lima beans, and she wanted to fit in. A bad case of stripes printables, classroom activities.