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Willow's smile / written by Lana Button ; illustrated by Tania Howells.

by Button, Lana, 1968- author.

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Toronto, ON ; Tonawanda, NY : Kids Can Press, c2016.

Schools -- Juvenile fiction.

Photographs -- Juvenile fiction.

Smiling -- Juvenile fiction.

9781771385497 (hardcover)

1771385499 (hardcover)

27 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm.

Sometimes Willow smiled without even trying. But sometimes when she wished she could and knew she should, her smile slipped straight off her face. So when her teacher tells the class that Picture Day is coming, shy Willow starts to worry. What if she isn't able to smile for the camera? How can she have her picture taken without smiling? But then on Picture Day, Willow gets the opportunity to watch the other children being photographed. She sees that all of her friends' expressions are unique, and perfect in their own way. And by the time it's her turn, she's realized that she doesn't need to worry about smiling for her picture. She just needs to be herself. In this sweet picture book, author Lana Button has created a relatable and reassuring story that offers children a terrific model for how to deal with a difficult experience in a socially and emotionally competent way. The simple illustrations by Tania Howells beautifully capture the story's focus through the range of emotions so clearly expressed by Willow and her classmates. This book provides opportunities for character lessons on self-respect, empathy and resilience.

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