Book Descriptions
for Sophie and Lou by Petra Mathers
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Timid Sophie is so shy that she shops during off times (so she won't have to talk to anyone) and stops at the door of the bookmobile (put off by the tall librarian). When Dolores and Rudi open a dance studio across the street from her house, Sophie is fascinated by the instruction she secretly observes. Her curiosity outweighs her fear as she checks out a library book on the subject and soon is gliding gracefully across her living room floor. Throughout the story Lou admires Sophie from afar, until one evening when he appears at her door as she dances solo. When Lou asks for a dance, Sophie's burgeoning confidence allows her to reply with a firm "You bet"! The artist's skilled composition and use of color highlight this humorous story of overcoming a limiting characteristic. (Ages 5-8)
CCBC Choices 1991. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1991. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Sophie puts her fears away, and teaches herself to dance, in this charming story about shyness. Mathers is the author/illustrator of Theodor and Mr. Balbini, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Full-color illustrations.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.