Project Description

Rosa’s Room
by Barbara Bottner
illustrated by Beth Spiegel
ISBN: 978-1-56145-302-3
Total Pages: 32
Size: 9 1/8 x 9 1/4
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-56145-776-2
Total Pages: 32
Size: 9 1/8 x 9 1/4
Language: English
AR Quiz#: 76912
AR Reading Level: 2.3
AR Points: 0.5
F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
F&P Level: K
F&P Grade: 2
Reviews
“Bottner offers a heartwarming story of a young girl moving to a new house and a too-empty room… Spiegel’s softly colored watercolors are the perfect complement to the text, showing the transformation of both Rosa and her room… A welcome addition sure to calm the worries of youngsters facing a similar situation.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“A reassuring read for girls anticipating a move.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Through simple language and age-appropriate details, Bottner does a good job of capturing a child’s point of view. Done in watercolor, gouache, and India ink, the illustrations enhance the mood of the text. The image of Rosa’s empty room, filled with only a few pieces of furniture and shaded with solid pastel washes, compares nicely to the final result, a space bursting with bright patterns, colorful clutter, and two friends jumping on the bed. There are many books about moving to a new house but few describe taking a space and making it one’s own in such a positive and creative manner.” ―School Library Journal
“This exploration of what makes a house a home is perfect for kids facing a move or feeling lost in a new situation. The text is understated, but the watercolor illustrations ably capture the upheaval of settling into a strange place… An optimistic, encouraging book that will help make a strange and scary situation less so.” ―Booklist
Awards
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (primary) ―Kansas National Education Association 2005
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Meet the Author

Barbara Bottner studied painting in Paris, worked as a set designer, and toured the United States and Europe as a member of an acting ensemble before she turned to writing and illustrating books for children and young adults. She is the author of a nearly a dozen books, including Rosa’s Room and Raymond and Nelda, and is the author-illustrator of several titles, including Two Messy Friends and Pish and Posh. She lives in California. You can visit her website here.
Meet the Illustrator

Beth Spiegel has edited award-winning documentary programs for television and directed animated films that have received several international awards. She lives in California.