Daddy Dressed Me
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Celebrate the creative and empowering bond between a father and his daughter in this picture book from the real-life creators of the blog Daddy Dressed Me following a single dad’s sewing journey as he makes clothes to inspire his daughter.
It’s Move Up Day for Ava and her kindergarten class, and Ava is chosen to recite a poem! She worries about remembering the words, but her daddy reassures her he will help her practice until she’s confident. But Daddy struggles with self-doubt himself when he decides to sew Ava a new dress for the occasion but isn’t sure he knows the stitches and techniques to make her a one-of-a-kind creation.
Word by word and stitch by stitch, father and daughter work together, helping each other stand tall, proud, and confident, wrapped in love.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Gardners draw inspiration from their blog of the same name for this tender story about a father-daughter connection forged by fashion. At school, Ava's teacher announces a Move Up Day ceremony that will require children to recite poetry onstage. Though the protagonist feels nervous, her creative dad's offer to make a new dress for the celebration gives her strength. The design requires Daddy to sew outside his comfort zone, but he and Ava boost each other up as they simultaneously rehearse and stitch until confidence sets in. When the performance goes off without a hitch, it's a chance to reflect on the way the dress embodies determination, love, and patience. Brightly patterned digital renderings showcase the strong bond between Daddy and Ava, echoing the text's positive emphasis on how a parent's care can support. An author's note concludes. Ages 4–8.
