A Bad Case of Strips

Title: A Bad Case of Strips

Author: David Shannon

Illustrator: David Shannon

Genre: Fiction Picture Book

Subgenre: Fantasy

Theme: Accept yourself the way you are

Characters: Camilla, Mr. Cream & Mrs. Cream, Dr. Bumble, Mr. Harms, Mr. Grop, Mr. Sponge, MR. Mellon, Dr. Gourd, and the Old Woman

Awards: None

Date of Publication: 1998

Publication Company: Scholastic Inc

Summary: Throughout this book the young girl, Camilla, goes through many transformations. First it starts with different color patterns on her skin. Then it worsens with things growing off of her. It seems no one can help her until a little old lady comes along and saves her.

Use in Classroom: This book is great for independent reading for older elementary school students. Students could read it and then discuss in literature circles or as a class discussion.