SYNOPSIS

When Clementine’s best friend Margaret sticks glue in her hair, Clementine helps Margaret cut off all her hair and paints her scalp and neck orange; she also gets rid of her own hair and paints her head bright green.

Her good deeds are not always as disastrous.

She invents games for her younger brother; runs chores for the elderly neighbor; brainstorms ways to rid the building of pigeon droppings; and makes an amazing hat for Margaret.

At times she may be misunderstood, but Clementine’s different viewpoint saves the day time and again.

PERFECT AGE 7-10

We love

• A beautiful description of the world from the viewpoint of a child – a good reminder that we (grown-up’s) are often unclear, sometimes too strict, and not creative enough
• Let’s be honest – just because a solution to a problem looks terrible to a grown-up doesn’t mean it’s not brilliant; Margaret is happy with a hairless painted-on head; why is her mom so upset?!
• Clementine’s mom is a role model of kindness, understanding and fun!

CONVERSATION STARTERS

• How would you describe Clementine? Would you want to be her friend? Why?
• Clementine seems to often know how people feel and how to help them. Can you think of a few examples?
• Why does Clementine use so many funny names for her brother?
• Why do you think Clementine was worried about the surprise party?