Rosie Leads the Way
by Renee Irving Lee
After talking with her Mum, Rosie believed she was the most beautiful girl in the whole entire world - but the day she met Penelope Pennington she wasn’t so sure.
Penelope Pennington had the perfect hair, the perfect clothes, the perfect shoes and even the perfect cat!
So, when Rosie and Penelope unexpectedly walk home together, they both make some meaningful discoveries along the way. Was Penelope really that perfect?
How does Rosie manage to overcome her self-doubt to lead the way?
"This is a sweet story with an important message, ‘beautiful’ is about being strong, smart and kind, not superficially ‘pretty’. A lovely way to encourage engagement with children about positive values and self-image." - Pinky McKay. Lactation Consultant and Bestselling Childcare Author
"Rosie absolutely leads the way in this inspiring story, showing young girls how to be smart, strong and kind. Rosie is the girl we should all aspire to be! This is a simply delightful book with a powerful message." - Dr Samantha Hornery. Learning Links Education Manager.
“Rosie is a brilliant unintentional role model for girls. A great book to read aloud, which is important as you’ll be asked to over and over, and beautifully illustrated.” - Kim McCabe. Parenting Expert, Girls Mentor, Author and Founding Director of Rites for Girls.
"This is a skillfully written story, deceptively simple but one that resonates with young children who are very focussed on the concepts of strengths, friendship and kindness. The delightfully vibrant and energetic illustrations help to capture and hold our interest." - Sarah Harris. SDN Early Childhood Teacher (45 years experience) "
