The Dress in the Window

Indie Book Awards 2024 Picture Book Winner "An uplifting, elegant story of self-love, acceptance and embracing your true self, told in elegant rhyme."
*** Longlisted for the The Diverse Book Awards 2024 ***
"A tale of unconditional love, acceptance, and the joy of being your unabashed self." * Children's Books Ireland, Pride Reading Guide *
"A little boy falls in love with a red dress in a shop window. He diligently runs errands and saves up, but disaster strikes - it's already been sold. Mum has a birthday trick up her sleeve in this warm, loving picture book, filled with sparkle, dash and unconditional acceptance." * Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian *
"A sparkling, funny and heart-warming story bursting with humour, joy & anticipation, brought to life with Pippa Curnick's gorgeous illustrations." * Harry Woodgate, author and illustrator of GRANDAD'S CAMPER *
"Delicately told, fragile, hopeful, joyful... I absolutely loved it!" * Lu Fraser, author of THE LITTLEST YAK *
"A sparklingly beautiful book full of love and joy." * Ian Eagleton, author of GLITTER BOY *
"An enchanting dream-come-true story of family and belonging. It completely dazzled me like the red sequins on the dress in the shop window and stole my heart... Not a stitch out of place." * Eibhlís Carcione, poet and author of WELCOME TO DEAD TOWN RAVEN MCKAY *
"Oozing joy, this story shows the importance of allowing children to follow their heart, supporting them to be their own person... this book deserves to dance its way into the lives of many children." * Catherine Ward, author of THE EMERALD FOREST *
"A must read book for all children..." * Holly Ryan, author of NEVER MESS WITH A PIRATE PRINCESS *
"Filled to the brim with sparkling joy and energy, allow yourself to be swept along by this story of love, swishiness and happiness. I can't wait to see this one twist and twirl onto the shelves." * Emma Perry, author of THIS BOOK HAS ALPACAS *
"A colourful, affirming, uplifting book for all children, with gorgeous illustrations and brilliant rhyme. With themes of unconditional love and acceptance, it shows children just how dazzling life can be when you are supported to be true to yourself." * Clare Helen Welsh, author of POO! IS THAT YOU? *
"The illustrations are utterly joyful... Pippa Curnick has somehow captured the dazzle, feel and movement of the fabric. A truly lovely story about breaking boundaries and family love." * Frances Tosdevin, author of THE BEAR AND HER BOOK *
"I absolutely love this book! It is such a joyful celebration of being true to yourself - I can't wait to share it with my son." * Naomi Jones, author of THUNDERBOOTS *
"A beautiful and moving book with a positive message about being yourself." * Harriet Muncaster, author of the ISADORA MOON series *
"A treat to read aloud" * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"Imbued with a beautiful message about being true to yourself" * Waterstones *
"It's exceptionally refreshing to see someone write a story like this without featuring any kind of meanness or cruelty towards a boy who wants to wear a shimmering dress. Instead, the boy is loved and supported by his mother, neighbours, and friends, who all share in his smiles and watch his twirls with amazement." * Children's Books Ireland *
"An affirming, uplifting tale about love, acceptance, and being true to yourself." * Michael Thorn, ACHUKA *
"The Dress in the Window is an uplifting picture book which celebrates self-expression and individuality. This fabulous story is full of love, acceptance and a magical sequin covered dress which is a character in itself, it steals the show in every illustration it appears in!" * Story Snug *