I LOOOOOOOVED this book! And who the hell is this Stephanie girl that teachers, boys and girls, everyone tries to copy? A lesson about pulling ppl's ponytails and calling them ugly that will stick with you. Is she the most beautiful person in the world because it doesn't like like that to me. Then one day Stephanie had it enough with the copycats and she tells them she will shave her head. Durham is a little farm town about an hour away from where I live. Stephanie proves to be very clever, but I did find her insistence of being unique as ripe for discussion as her classmates and teacher who wanted to copy her hairstyle. When she wears it at the top, so do they. None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. Students will describe the main character’s actions. theme: summery: In the begining of this book stephanie dose not like everyone is copying her hair style.she start wearing her hair in diffrent styles but they are still copying her. But will they continue to do so, when she tells them she intends to shave her head...? Robert Munsch shared a hidden message within the children's story book "Stephanie's Ponytail" through a specific situation that a child may face. Stephanie's ponytail.. [Robert Munsch] -- The logical position for a ponytail on Stephanie's head becomes a riotous adventure. To her surprise, everyone in school has copied her hairstyle! At first she is made fun of but them her style is soon copied by other students. Like what guy is like, "I just love your hair and I'm getting it done tomorrow"? With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows a. This time the boys even managed to copy her style too. One day Stephanie goes to school with a ponytail sticking out from the back of her head. When Stephanie comes to school with her hair in a ponytail, all the other students told her that her ponytail looked ugly. Short and light, fine even for pre-school children imo. Stephanie’s ponytail was about a girl named Stephanie and all of the students at school that said “ugly, ugly, very ugly”. It sends the message that it is okay to be unique and yourself! Stephanie's Ponytail book. This book would be amazing for story time in a young classroom. The theme of this book is independence and peer pressure. The Character Stephanie portrays a very stubborn but independent girl who teaches a lesson that everyone should be their own person no matter what society thinks, and to be original as well as to stay true to yourself. But then all of the other girls started to copy her and began wearing ponytails to school. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows. Read this to anyone who is easily swayed by peer pressure! 13 Total Resources View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Meet-the-Author Movie; Name Pronunciation with Michael Martchenko; Name Pronunciation with Robert Munsch; Grade; PK-2; Genre; Humor; Beginning Reader The next day all the girls had a ponytail so Stephanie tried a new hairstyle. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows a. 1 Appearance 2 Character 3 Appearances 4 Trivia 5 Gallery Kim has dark blonde hair which she always wears in a ponytail with a cheerleader outfit consisting of a white sweater, blue skirt and black and white sneakers, which her outfit is the same attire as 12 years ago, when she was a teenager. I think all young girls ( and even boys!) So I went to the school in Durham, Ontario where he was teaching. It opens a door to discuss how people can criticize but secretly want to be different too. The next day all the girls had a ponytail so Stephanie tried a new hairstyle. Again, the kids say it’s ugly – Ugly! Stephanie's Ponytail is a lighthearted and fun book that does just that. No matter which way she wears it, the list of copycats keeps growing. Stephanie tried different hairstyle and the copycats grew more. I like how it shows Stephanie wanting to be different and unique instead of being the same as everyone. Make the story even more exciting by adding a fun craft where students get to "copy" Stephanie by choosing where the ponytail goes! Stephanie Foamwire (later -Putty) was born in the spring of May 1976 to a 40-year-old spinster named Gladys Foamwire. The type of text that works best has the following characteristics: It is short (e.g., a picture book, short story, or feature article) It includes a meaningful theme or topic that will lead to conversation; What a stupid ass book. Since when do girl's trends influence straight men? Stephanie's Ponytail (Annikins) Annikins, Pocket Book, 2007; Stephanie's Ponytail Unknown, Paperback, 2007; Stephanie's Ponytail (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Munsch for Kids) The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.”. Toronto: Annick Press, 1996. And what kid would hate it to your face one day and then copy you the next? But the very next day they all come to school with a ponytail sticking out from the back of their heads so perhaps it wasn't quite that ugly. Students can really take a lot from it. Stephanie asks her mom to style her ponytail in various ways. And who the hell is this Stephanie girl that teachers, boys and girls, everyone tries to copy? I think that if Stephanie said that was how she wanted her hair her mom should have just supported her, no questions asked. 2019: I'm coming back to up my rating. He graduated from Fordham University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and from Boston University in 1971 with a Master of Arts degree in anthropology. When she comes to school and her classmates see it, they all yell, “Ugly, ugly, ugly!” But Stephanie doesn’t care. For purposes of example, Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch has been used in this lesson. Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch. Grades. Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess! Ugly! I model writing in response Straight out of the back. I loved the ending. All the girls make fun of her and tell her it's ugly, ugly,ugly. Stephanie’s Ponytail came about in 1992 because a friend, Craig Corbett, who was a student teacher, asked me to come to his class and tell stories.. Fiction. A great lesson about the perils of peer pressure. Another twist on this that I loved was that Stephanie didn't want to be popular, she did it because it made HER happy, which is the most important thing! Those Seeking Picture-Books About Conformity vs. Individuality. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. Get ready for some out-of-this-world reading and some insane near-realities with the science fiction and fantasy books that are catching the... None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. Read Stephanie's Ponytail to find out what happens. Stephanie's classmates and even her teacher really are a "bunch of brainless copycats." We’d love your help. Refresh and try again. Get this from a library! The story is very relative to young students. My students LOVE this read aloud! This book shows the perils of being a copycat, and interestingly shows how adults as well as children can be copycats and conformists. At first she is made fun of but them her style is soon copied by other students. Shop now. When she wears her ponytail at the back, so do they. Stephanie's Ponytail by Michael Martchenko and Robert Munsch. So Stephanie then has it come out of the side with the same result. Everyone at school including the teachers had shaved their head and Stephanie was the only one with a ponytail. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I love Munsch's sense of humor! She had a ponytail coming right out of the top of her head; so I made up a ponytail story for her. Author Studies Daily 5 Funny Stories Ponytail Authors Illustrators Tube English Books. However, Stephanie is happy with her ponytail and does not care what the other students think. The theme of this book is independence and peer. When everyone starts copying what Stephanie does, she asserts herself one last time with hilarious results. Then one day Stephanie had it enough with the copycats and she tells them she will shave her head. This book can teach the lesson of peer pressure trying to fit in with the rest of the school and how it backfired them. It sends the message that it is okay to be unique and yourself! Strange means out of the ordinary, not normal, or everyday. This was a lot of fun. I had found that it even worked when I told it in High Schools and Universities and I decided to make it into a book. Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. A Ponytail coming out the side. While I was there I tried making up some new stories. By Michael Martchenko, Robert Munsch. She changes up her hairstyles to be different and wears many different types of ponytails. Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch is a hilarious book! So I went to the school in Durham, Ontario where he was teaching. Is she the most beautiful person in the world because it doesn't like like that to m. What a stupid ass book. I thought it was funny when the teachers even copied the hairstyle. Get Out of Bed! Like what guy is like, "I just love your hair and I'm getting it done tomorrow"? Until one day she outsmarts them all. Strange: In the story, Stephanie’s mom thought that it was strange that she would want a ponytail coming out of the side of her head, instead of out of the back. Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch is a hilarious book! Stephanie doesn’t want to look like all the other kids at school, so she asks her mum for a ponytail coming out the side of her head. PreK-K, 1-2 L. Genre. But, the next day they all have a ponytail coming out the side. Stephanie was the first one to wear a ponytail to school and everyone at school made a comment that it was ugly. My kids have always loved it because my name is Stephanie, but it is also such a funny book about dealing with copycats. She changes up her hairstyles to be different and wears many different types of ponytails. Stephanie, a young schoolgirl, decides to wear her hair in a ponytail because nobody else does so. Each time everybody at school teases her about her new ponytail, but when Stephanie continues to wear it that way and feel confident, they start to copy her and change their hairdos to be like her. Growing up, Stephanie considered her childhood as "uninteresting". Each time everybody at school teases her about her new ponytail, but when Stephanie continues to wear it that way and feel confident, they start to copy her and change their hairdos to be like her. But when Stephanie declares her next hair style, she tries to shake all of her followers loose. Oct 24, 2015 - Take a navigated journey through a picture book! Who knows, maybe they needed the lesson! Follow up activities could involve children making goals on how they plan to be independent and avoid peer pressure. Editions. © 2021 Robert Munsch Site by Barking Dog Studios. So much fun as a read aloud with a group of kids. Stephanie becomes annoyed when all the students at her school copy her hairstyle. The next day all of the boys and girls including the teachers did the same type of ponytail. Okay, this book is pretty darn cute! I'm placing an order so we can have a copy of our own! The main character, Stephanie, wants to standout with the most outrages hair styles. Stephanies Ponytail. Kids do it...immature grown ups still do it. I love this author,he really has some really funny kids stories, it reminds me of the stories my Grandpa use to tell me as a child. I hadn't read it before. She keeps moving her pony around until she blows a lid and tells everyone she is coming to school the next day with her head shaved. But when Stephanie declares her next hair style, she tries to shake all of her followers loose. - are copying Stephanie. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This is my favorite story about copycats! When her classmates see her new hairdo, they call it “ugly, very ugly.”. She doesn't like brainless copycats. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In high school, Stephanie and Kim Latchkey were friends and Kim planned with Stephanie that they should kiss each other passionately in front of Reverend Putty at the A… Stephanie’s Ponytail examines the frustrations of being copied and explores the ethics of trickery. From a strong woman’s voice, the issues of peer pressure is brought up. Stephanie’s Ponytail came about in 1992 because a friend, Craig Corbett, who was a student teacher, asked me to come to his class and tell stories. Her teacher, Mrs. Munro, gave her the letter and Stephanie sent me a picture of herself with a ponytail coming right out of the top of her head. Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And there's nothing ugly about a ponytail unless you have a deformed head or something. Stephanie Is the first and only person in her class to wear a ponytail, all of the other students in the class teased her for it and called it ugly. Everyone at school including the teachers had shaved their head and Stephanie was the only. When I got called to the principals office I thought I was in trouble!”. Tomorrow I’m going to shave my head because my daughter said she is going to!!! The moral of which story is if you care about something, take action to protect it? The only thing, she makes her teacher and classmates look pretty stupid. This book left me with a smile on my face because she managed to trick them. It is such a beautiful message. Welcome back. Sit and listen to this funny story written by Robert Muench, Saved by Joanne Loewer. Thanks, Beth for lending your head of hair and doing this one with me. Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, As an contemporary realistic fiction book this appropriate for all ages but geared toward ages seven through thirteen years old, especially girls. STEPHANIE’S PONYTAIL BY: Robert Munsch Stephanie’s friends, and even her teacher, start copying how she wears her ponytail. Stephanie's classmates begin to copy her hairstyle in this amusing picture-book romp from Canadian author/illustrator team Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko. Stephanie’s Ponytail; Something Good; Smelly Socks; Show and Tell; The Sandcastle Contest; Ribbon Rescue; Purple, Green and Yellow; A Promise is a Promise; The Paper Bag Princess; Playhouse; PIGS; More Pies! I surprised Stephanie by just showing up one day at her school to give her copies of Stephanie’s Ponytail. Another twist on this that I loved was that Stephanie didn't want to be popular, she did it because it made HER happy, which is the most important thing! No matter which way she wears it, the list of copycats keeps growing. She became an atheist because she didn't want to go through what her mother went through (her mother was obsessed with god, and became very religious). By 1996 the Ponytail story was getting really good. and everyone needs to know that!! Stephanie said it’s my pony tail and I like it. The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish. As you read aloud you can bring out traits such as different, proud, and angry. She likes her ponytail, and she will not let the opinion of others make her miserable. Our girls really enjoyed this book and laughed often at the absurdity of everyone copying Stephanie's hairstyle. I told her that it might be a book someday and asked her to send me her picture. We have new and used copies available, in 6 editions - starting at $0.99. Stephanie's Ponytail. The only part that I didn't like about this book was that the mom was always asking Stephanie if she was sure that was how she wanted her hair. Stephanie's Ponytail is a lighthearted and fun book that does just that. I gave it to my niece Stephanie when she was little. She shows up with a ponytail in the back and everyone tells her it's ugly and the next day they are all doing the same thing. And there's nothing ugly about a ponytail unless you have a deformed head or something. > Does anyone have some activities etc. From a strong woman’s voice, the issues of peer pressure is brought up. Summary: Stephanie wants to stand out at school, so she has her mom fashion her hair in a simple ponytail. This leads Stephanie to change her hair everyday attempting to dodge the copycats, leading the school to make some interesting hair choices. Stephanie is the first person in her class to wear her hair in a ponytail. But, when she gets to school, everyone tells her it's ugly and she should change; however, Stephanie doesn't care and wears her hair in a ponytail to school the next day. None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. Everyone is copying Stephanie’s ponytail! Since when do girl's trends influence straight men? If you can't hear the book, click the Download File button to save a copy on your computer. Could have been blech in heavy-handedness, but since the humor is based on exaggeration, it's ridiculously funny. Stephanie, a fiercely independent child, has her mother create several creative ponytails for her as a way of setting herself apart from the other students in her school. Flipbook is also included to write about story elements:*Character/Setting* Stephanie is a strong girl who refuses to do what others want of her. And what kid would hate it to your face one day and then copy you the next? This is a fun and silly book that emphasizes individuality and being secure with your own choices, your own tastes. Start by marking “Stephanie's Ponytail” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Stephanie was the first one to wear a ponytail to school and everyone at school made a comment that it was ugly. Although it does send the message that it sucks to be copied, it also sends the message that sometimes the weird things are the things that people will want and you can be popular because of it. Use this reading response map as your guide through Robert Munsch's Stephanie's Ponytail. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I don’t even remember what other stories I made up that day, but the class really liked the Ponytail story and I decided it was a good one. at the end stephanie said she was going to cut all her hair off and ended up she did not and the This book is amazing funny. Stephanie tried different hairstyle and the copycats grew more. Because of how funny it is, young children will enjoy the lessons that are being taught. I used to read this book to my kids all the time when they were little. You know those kind of people who do everything you do? Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. Grand Canyon Reader Award for Picture Book (1999), See 2 questions about Stephanie's Ponytail…, 45 of the Most Anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels of 2021. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. She moves it to the side, to the top of her head, even right in front of her face, but they still keep copying her. My 17-year-old and I were just remembering it fondly. May 1st 1996 Stephanie asks her mom to style her ponytail in various ways. Michael Martchenko drew the pictures for the book. Ha! I use Stephanie's Ponytail to teach character traits to grades 1-3. It emphasizes to be yourself and to stay true to yourself and be original even if others don't like it. But then all of the other girls started to copy her and began wearing ponytails to school. I LOOOOOOOVED this book! should read this book because it gives the message that it is okay to be yourself! A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this tale of trend-setting hairdos to a young generation of readers. This story emphasizes that society will have negative comments and hate on other people around them for doing things that are different than what everyone else is doing. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: "Ugly, ugly, very ugly." To Stephanie’s surprise, though, some of her classmates copy her ponytail and in order to remain unique, she must try some new styles. Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch Student Objective: Students will demonstrate understanding by asking and answering who, what, where, when, why and how questions. Eventually both boys and girls - as well as the teacher! None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. Ugly! Stephanie becomes annoyed when all the students at her school copy her hairstyle. When I got home I wrote it down and sent a copy to Stephanie. for Stephanie's > Ponytail by Robert Munsch? My four-year-old keeps quoting from and mentioning this book; it obviously made an impression on him. Kimberly 'Kim' Latchkey is the wife of Karl Latchkey and the mother of Doughy Latchkey. Buy Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch online at Alibris. THE MORAL OF THE STORY: Always march to the beat of your own drum. The main character, Stephanie, wants to standout with the most outrages hair styles. by Annick Press. As an contemporary realistic fiction book this appropriate for all ages but geared toward ages seven through thirteen years old, especially girls. The only part that I didn't like about this book was that the. This story was great for teaching children to be their own person, I would highly recommend this story to parents for their children. There are a couple of funny parts in this book. Students can really take a lot from it. … She did not fear being different from everyone else around her, she wanted to be her own person. Stephanie Is the first and only person in her class to wear a ponytail, all of the other students in the class teased her for it and called it ugly. This book is amazing funny. This book is labelled "Classic Munsch", but as it came out in 1996, it's a little after my time. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. Flipbook is also included to write about story elements:*Character/Setting* Although it does send the message that it sucks to be copied, it also sends the message that sometimes the weird things are the things that people will want and you can be popular because of it. Everyone is copying Stephanie’s ponytail! I do wonder why they copied the style if they thought it was ugly. This story emphasizes that society will have negative comments and hate on other people around them for doing things that are different than what everyone else is doing but eventually they start to like the things they once hated and made fun of other people for. This was a gift to my nephew, Scott, from my husband and I. Stephanie is a trend setter at her school. Make the story even more exciting by adding a fun craft where students get to "copy" Stephanie by choosing where the ponytail goes! nonconformists and conformists, for different reasons. I love Stephanie's independence, and how her parents don't do much to discourage her from her wacky ponytails. My students LOVE this read aloud! It's one of his mom's nostalgic childhood authors. I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Stephanie's Ponytail" for this little girl, the main character in this children's book, had a mind of her own and was not afraid to let it be known. Durham is a little farm town about an hour away from where I live. This time the boys even managed to copy her style too. She said, “Never do that again. To see what your friends thought of this book. I wanna scream, “Be your own self!” Must read! One of the kids who asked to be in a story was named Stephanie. a.

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