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A review by tracybabler
The Dress and the Girl by Camille Andros
5.0
Thanks to the Kid Lit Exchange Network for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
A new picture book that you won't want to miss! Many families have reached out to me this year for recommendations of books featuring immigration stories. In the current anti-immigrant climate, families are looking for stories that help immigrants and refugee children see themselves in books.
They are also looking for stories that help non-immigrant children develop empathy for others in their communities. THE DRESS AND THE GIRL is a new addition to this growing list!
THE DRESS AND THE GIRL has a folk tale quality to it. The author has done a wonderful job of using sparse, lyrical language that let’s the gorgeous illustrations tell much of the story.
I was compelled to keep reading, hoping that the girl and the dress would someday be reunited. Although I won’t ruin it for future readers, the full-circle ending was delightful.
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THE DRESS AND THE GIRL demonstrates how even the smallest impacts of immigration—being separated from a favorite belonging—are life-changing. It’s a visually stunning, compassionate story that I look forward to sharing with young readers and their families.
A new picture book that you won't want to miss! Many families have reached out to me this year for recommendations of books featuring immigration stories. In the current anti-immigrant climate, families are looking for stories that help immigrants and refugee children see themselves in books.
They are also looking for stories that help non-immigrant children develop empathy for others in their communities. THE DRESS AND THE GIRL is a new addition to this growing list!
THE DRESS AND THE GIRL has a folk tale quality to it. The author has done a wonderful job of using sparse, lyrical language that let’s the gorgeous illustrations tell much of the story.
I was compelled to keep reading, hoping that the girl and the dress would someday be reunited. Although I won’t ruin it for future readers, the full-circle ending was delightful.
.
THE DRESS AND THE GIRL demonstrates how even the smallest impacts of immigration—being separated from a favorite belonging—are life-changing. It’s a visually stunning, compassionate story that I look forward to sharing with young readers and their families.