Carmen loved being the star of all her shows - the actress, singer, dancer, set designer and costume designer - with her parents and younger brother as her audience. The problem is Carmen doesn't recognize her brother's need to participate until he shows what a true fan he is.Amazing illustrations. Some Spanish words included in the dialogue.

Carmen is a full blown actress. When I first read this story, I felt like it was too much. Maybe because I am not quite an extrovert like Carmen. I listened to Matthew C. Winner's podcast with the author Anika Aldamuy Denise. http://www.matthewcwinner.com/single-...As I listened I remembered how I would make up funny little plays in our summer home in Wisconsin. There was no real television (Black and white, 4 channels) and loads of time to just play and create. That made me want to re-read this...

For all kids whose personalities are bigger than they are! This lovely book really struck a chord with the drama queen of my childhood, though my heart ultimately went to little brother, Eduardo, who shares my second-sibling, second-in-the-spotlight status. Vibrant illustrations and clever story with relatable characters. Love it!

Feisty Carmen is a bit of a drama queen, and always wants to be the star of the show. A creative young girl who enjoys putting on productions for her family in which she writes, directs, designs the costumes, and stars in the show, it takes her a while to realize that collaborating with her adoring younger brother Eduardo might be fun. But once she does... the results are fabulous!An entertaining and ultimately heartwarming family story by author Anika Denise is paired with colorful, appealing a...

Do you know anyone who has a flare for the dramatic? Perhaps someone who can entertain their family and friends with style? Then you will probably recognize a similar spirit in Carmen. She is "an actress, a singer, a dancer, and a costume designer." Everyone loves her performances - Mom, Dad, and her brother Eduardo are a loyal audience, cheering her on as she presents a new show each night. In fact, Eduardo loves the shows so much, he would love to help out on the stage.Carmen reminds me of Fan...

Carmen is so talented! Singer, musician, actress, costume and scene designer, Carmen does it all. And, in fact, rather isn't too interested in sharing the stage with her hermanito, her little brother. She makes him a rock for her next performance, then makes him a lamp, so his face can't even be seen. Her parents express weariness with all the show biz, but tell her she has a fan, if she'd just let him show it. Carmen discovers what it's like to sit and have to watch all the action and not parti...

Carmen is a multi-cultural drama queen with an adorable little brother, Eduardo, who writes his sister fan mail. Carmen's got a spunky dramatic personality and a show business obsession. We really enjoyed the sibling relationship and the kids discussed whether or not Carmen and Eduardo were good siblings and who was the better sibling... they agreed both are pretty good siblings.There are a few Spanish words sprinkled in.Kids requested a re-read.It is best for older preschoolers and elementary s...

Carmen entertains her family with her acting, singing and dancing and her costumes. Fun story about a little girl who is talented and entertaining with her imagination and finally includes her brother in the fun. Fun read aloud and a surprise ending and family story with some Spanish vocabulary.

Lorena Alvarez. That's all you need to know. I just love her artwork. The pictures are just so vibrant. You can lose yourself in the drawings. The story is fantastic too! I know plenty of drama queens who would love this one!

Cute story. I really loved all the colorful illustrations.

You recognize them as soon as they walk into your classroom. There isn't a sign of glitter on them anywhere but they sparkle. It's noticeable in the way they walk, the intonation of their voice as they talk, and in the combinations of colors and patterns on the clothing they wear. They are making a statement with an air of assurance.They can be five or fifteen, age is not a factor. For them life is most definitely not a dress rehearsal and their world, wherever they are, is a platform for a perf...

As a Theatre director my heart was so happy to find this book. My daughter and I loved every minute of it! We even used it in our drama class and the students loved having a character to relate to! Amazing book for theatre lovers and well just everyone!

Beautifully illustrated. The story is about Carmen- an animated and spirited little girl who creates pretty much her own one woman show playing all sorts of neat characters with her parents and her little brother as the audience. Carmen's little brother Eduardo looks up to his big sis and wants to be a part of the act. After a long night, her parents need a break from "show business" and Carmen tries to entertain her stuffed animals instead, but it just isn't the same without a "live" audience.

Carmen is the star of all of her shows. She is the writer, producer, artist, actress, singer, dancer, etc. She does it all. When her brother begs her for a part in the show, she always gives him one, but she makes sure to give him a non-speaking part. She employs her parents as her audience.Although the parents are very supportive of Carmen and her efforts, after a while, the parents need a little break. And, her brother decides he wants to do something different, too. What happens when her brot...

How did I not know Anika Denise has more books than “Planting Stories”? Carmen is dramatically delightful, with an extremely relatable sibling situation and supportive family. I seriously need my own copy of this book now!

Carmen is a Latinx young girl with a big personality and a little brother who adores her. As we romp through this story with Carmen, she maintains all her big dreams but also learns to share the spotlight. A delightful, fun, energetic book!

I was able to read a pre-publication copy of this book and it was awesome. Carmen is a spunky girl with flair for the dramatic. This is such a great book and the art is so beautiful.My morning book club read the book and these were the comments, "That was cute" "That was adorable" "I like it a lot" "absolutely love it a lot" "#relateable love Carmen" These are the comments from the club. Also these words in the book "Carmen was a dramatic sulker" was followed by "SAME"

A fun and high-energy story about Carmen, who loves to be the center of attention - and her brother Eduardo, who is feeling left out and outshone - but still finds a way to show Carmen how much he loves her. Spae ship. te, and a piratnish phrases are effortlessly sprinkled throughout and the illustrations are vibrant and imaginative. Kids will be inspired to put on a show - complete with musical numbers, kara

10/26/2017 ** My students are going to love the vibrant illustrations and the bits of Spanish that are sprinkled through the story. I love the multi-racial family and the way Carmen grows through the story.

A perfectly sweet story about the way siblings can look up to and support each other that pulled right at my heart parts.