HATTIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT (SOPHIE MOUSE BOOK 16)

HATTIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT by Poppy Green. Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell

Springtime seems to be the time of plays and recitals as the school year wraps up. With that in mind, I picked up a Sophie Mouse book that deals with being center stage thinking this could be a story that might inspire kids and give a little courage.

Hattie has a tendency to be really shy. When she hears about the upcoming play at Oak Hollow Theater, she really wants to be a part, but she isn't so sure of herself. It's even harder when she's asked if she might want to take part, and her friends answer for her that she'd never want to take part. Why are they answering for her? When they find out she WOULD like to give it a try, they rally around her and give her great support. The truth is Hattie is really talented, but that doesn't mean all the jitters go away. It does mean that whatever comes, Hattie doesn't have to face it alone!

I continue to really love Sophie Mouse books. I've said before in my reviews that my kids are past the age of them, but I keep buying them and adding them to our shelves. This is a series that I want to have for all the younger kids that are in and out of our house checking out the bookshelves! Every story is a moral, heartwarming read that is solved in a very postitive way. Kudos to Poppy Green for giving readers such a great option! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!