First public performance

Henry's show and tell

by Nancy Carlson

This book tackles the issue of public performance anxiety via this tale involving a Henry's dread of 'show and tell' at school.   His teacher senses Henry's fears and nervousness and suggests that he do his talk about something he knows well and is fun for him to talk about.  Henry decides to bring in his pet lizard Wallace however during his talk, Wallace escapes and following the subsequent rumpus, Henry forgets all about his nerves and is able to relax and tell his classmates all about Wallace.  Readers can only wonder what a commotion is set to follow as Henry tells his classmates of his plan to bring in and speak about his pet spider the following week.  This story shows readers that they are not alone in their fears and how confidence can be built through perserverence and perhaps a little diversionary mayhem!

Citation:

Carlson, Nancy. Henry's show and tell, New York: Viking 2004.

Community Rating:

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