Zeke meeks vs the crummy class play [eBook - NC Kids Digital Library

Zeke Meeks is used to being disappointed by his teacher's announcements, so he's pleasantly surprised when Mr. McNutty announces that the class will be putting on a play. Unfortunately, Zeke's excitement doesn't last when he's given a small part. Despite his poor attitude, Zeke has no idea why people keep telling him, ""There are no small parts; only small actors."" Clearly, there ARE small parts and he has one! Zeke's third grade class is putting on a play and Zeke is unhappy and annoyed with what he sees as too small a role--until his mother teaches him the meaning of the saying "there are no small parts, only small actors."