Daddy Dressed Me
Michael Gardner author Ava Gardner author Nadia Fisher illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Published:11th May '23
Should be back in stock very soon
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.
The simply written story rings true emotionally, and the attractive digital illustrations feature the warm relationship between a Black daughter and her father. A satisfying picture book. -- Booklist Reviews * 1/1/23 *
A vibrant #girldad story of patience, determination, and love makes this an easy purchase -- School Library Jounral, STARRED REVIEW * 3/17/23 *
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. -- Publisher's Weekly * 5/22/2023 *
ISBN: 9781665921954
Dimensions: 279mm x 229mm x 18mm
Weight: 494g
48 pages