I Am Famous

by Tara Luebbe, Becky Cattie, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)

Overview

Kiely is a celebrity and a diva, but can she nail her most important performance?

Kiely knows she is famous! The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It's exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it. She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather's birthday. When she messes it up, she's worried she's lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807534533
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	04/01/2021
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Tara Luebbe is a self-described “Picture Book Nerd.” In her previous life, she owned a toy and bookstore in Atlanta, which was a catalyst for writing her own books. She lives with her husband and their three boys in South Carolina.

Becky Cattie has always had a flair for the dramatic and loves all things entertainment—especially character-driven narratives. She was a casting producer for reality TV shows like NBC's America’s Got Talent, ABC’s Extreme Makeover, and E!’s The Simple Life in Los Angeles. She lives in Chicago.

Joanne Lew-Vriethoff has illustrated numerous children's books, including Too Sticky! She lives with her husband and two children in the Netherlands.

Editorial Reviews

"Move over, Eloise, Fancy Nancy, and Olivia. Tongue-in-cheek and humorous, this commentary that's spot-on for kids growing up in a digital age, will entertain children while giving their parents some apt food for thought."—Kirkus Reviews


"A fun read for fans of dress up and readers with a flair for the dramatic."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

03/01/2018
PreS-K—Kiely, a curly haired, dark-skinned preschooler, is certain that she is famous. She sings, dances, and acts for her adoring fans (her parents). They take pictures and videos and post them on social media. Her father plays make-believe with her; he is her loyal subject. Her mother is her chef, chauffeur, and housekeeper. Even Grandma plays a role in Kiely's presumed diva status by sending her granddaughter letters, obviously fan mail. Kiely's fame culminates with a performance at Grandpa's birthday party. When things don't go quite as planned, Kiely learns that family and friends are fans no matter what. Kiely is clearly an adored only child. Bright digital illustrations depict her posing in various self-chosen outfits while her loving family encourages and in some cases, humors her. VERDICT A fun read for fans of dress up and readers with a flair for the dramatic.—Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA

School Library Journal

2018-02-03
Move over, Eloise, Fancy Nancy, and Olivia; this curly-haired, brown-skinned protagonist has miles of flair and knows how to use it. This braggadocious protagonist declares that she's been famous as long as she can remember. And she has. Or at least her parents treat her as though she has. While the illustrations show her being a typical kid—making a mess eating spaghetti as a toddler and later donning grown-up dress-up clothes—the text tells of her being catered to at every turn. Her family (the paparazzi) record her constantly, post movies of her that go viral, and treat her like royalty for mediocre performances. The color-filled, energetic art and excellent use of white space illustrate well that what the protagonist says is true: Lew-Vriethoff paints her 38 times in this 32-page book! In the end, the message prevails that her family loves her unconditionally. But this hyperbolic picture book also illustrates how easy it is for 21st-century kids to develop an inflated sense of self and feel entitled to rewards they haven't earned. Tongue-in-cheek and humorous, this commentary that's spot-on for kids growing up in a digital age will entertain children while giving their parents some apt food for thought.Glamour, attitude, bucketloads of confidence, and a hefty dose of narcissism all rolled into the big personality of one memorable little girl. (Picture book. 3-7)

Kirkus Reviews