After, the two claim they will have the results in later, but really, they are just as ignorant as the doctors.Īfter many vain attempts, Camilla and her poor parents are confident she will never be the same. The two experts poke and prod at Camilla, trying to find some clues. Since the 18th century, we have looked down on and treated people with problems like experiments and animals. Also, another problem with today’s society is how we treat and see people with disorders and disabilities. Bumble then calls in two “experts.” Whatever makes these two so qualified surely does not show. Instead of examining subjectively, they automatically make objective observations. Doctors can easily give the wrong diagnosis, as shown here, and most of the time they do not in fact know what is best. Each of the four doctors confirms his inability to discern her problem. Bumble, is unable to identify Camilla’s condition, so he calls in several “professionals.” These stereotypical scientists decked out in white coats begin to study Camilla. Doctors like to act as though they know everything and subsequently know what is best. Recently this idea has become more widespread. The next point I’d like to make about today’s society is the idea that all doctors and specialists nowadays are seen as all-knowing and expertly qualified. Since she is predisposed to suggestion, she does as she is told and conforms further to the ever-increasing patterns. These patterns and stripes represent the literal patterns of society. Different patterns appear spontaneously, a metaphor demonstrating the effects of social pressuring. As the children cry out, Camilla finds her skin changing with each comment. Bullying is a horrible thing and Camilla is left to deal with it. Kids begin to shout out different colors and patterns mockingly. When she goes to school, Camilla finds herself the victim of countless verbal disparagements. The power of peer-pressure is not to be underestimated, for adolescents such as Camilla, like sheep, will blindly follow.Ĭamilla’s uncertainty is shown when metaphorical stripes cover Camilla’s skin head to toe. Camilla thus wants to “belong” with her friends, even if it means giving up her favorite thing. During this time, individuals are malleable and easily influenced by others. Stanley Hall theorized, adolescence is a required period of time in which a child transitions from a child to an adult. Because her friends find beans repulsive, Camilla finds she must too. The first mistake Camilla makes is conforming to her friends’ standards. Camilla likes lima beans but her friends do not. While I am not certain whether she is in middle school or not, I will go ahead and make the assumption that she is. So today I will be discussing and analyzing the subjects of conformity and peer-pressure, identity and existentialism, and construct of specialty.Ĭamilla Cream is your average student. Whether it was David Shannon’s intention or not, his book is secretly teaching children about philosophy and psychology when they read it without even knowing. I am not entirely sure how the thought got to me, but upon reviewing the book, I found that there were some very profound and contemporary themes woven throughout the plot and characterization. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier.In elementary school I remember reading a book called A Bad Case of Stripes. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in.a bad case of stripes!Shannon's story is a good poke in the eye of conformity.and his empathetic, vivid artwork keeps perfect pace with the tale.-Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewĪbout the Author David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. One of the worst I've ever seen!Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Full color.īook Synopsis Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now!Ĭategory: Making FriendsWhat we have here is a bad case of stripes. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in a bad case of stripes. And Camilla Cream is very worried about what other people think of her. About the Book Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them because the other kids in her school don't like them.
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