Awards
A 2004 Caldecott Honor Book
Synopses & Reviews
Seymour Chwast celebrates the daily routine of getting dressed in this fittingly whimsical and satisfyingly unique novelty book. Unlike more traditional books on this topic that deal with the
how of getting dressed,
Get Dressed! instead tackles the
why. The text andldquo;Get dressed to read about dragonsandrdquo; accompanies an illustration of a boy dressed in a makeshift knight costume. A girl in full floral garb stands in a garden alongside the text andldquo;Get dressed to hide.andrdquo; The book features half and full gatefolds, which foreshadow the items of clothing to be seen and provide surprise reveals on each spread. With a die-cut magnetic closure, even the cover invites readers to peek inside!
Praise for Get Dressed!
andldquo;Chwastandrsquo;s wacky combinations are sure to encourage young fashionistas to be comfortable with their own personal style. Even the cover, designed as a suit jacket that fastens with a magnetic snap, invites readers to open a world of possibilities. A clever, dapper package.andrdquo;
andndash;Kirkus Reviews
andquot;Young children will delight in pointing out which objects donandrsquo;t necessarily belong with the others.andquot;
andndash;The New York Times Book Review
Review
"By conveying her heroine's perspective so convincingly, Chodos-Irvine makes the book's ending a triumph-and one that should strike a chord with dress-up fans everywhere." Publishers Weekly
Review
"The exuberant illustrations...dance and tumble across the pages, adding emotion....This should be a hit at storytime or for one-on-one sharing." School Library Journal
Synopsis
Ella Sarah asserts her independence even when her bigger family members want her to be just like them.
Synopsis
A 2004 Caldecott Honor Book Ella Sarah may be little, but she has a BIG sense of style--and it isn't at all like that of her mother, father, and older sister. Yet they all want her to dress just like them Ella Sarah will have none of it--and when her flamboyantly dressed friends arrive, it's clear that Ella Sarah's favorite outfit is just right for her. Written and illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine, this spirited, Caldecott Honor-winning story
will gently nudge young children toward independence--providing plenty of exuberant colors and patterns to identify along the way.
Synopsis
Ella Sarah asserts her independence even when her bigger family members want her to be just like them.
Synopsis
Ella Sarah may be little, but she has a BIG sense of style--and it isn't at all like that of her mother, father, and older sister. Yet they all want her to dress just like them! Ella Sarah will have none of it--and when her flamboyantly dressed friends arrive, it's clear that Ella Sarah's favorite outfit is just right for her. Written and illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine, this spirited, Caldecott Honor-winning story
will gently nudge young children toward independence--providing plenty of exuberant colors and patterns to identify along the way.
Synopsis
A lap-sized board book editionand#160;of the Caldecott honor book
About the Author
Seymour Chwastand#8217;s distinct style has had a worldwide influence on contemporary visual communications. His designs have been used in advertising, animated films, corporate graphics, posters, packaging, stage sets, magazines, and adult and childrenand#8217;s books. He is a founding partner of Push Pin Studios, and his work is showcased in major galleries and museums around the world. Chwast has honorary doctorandshy;ates in fine arts from Parsons and the Rhode Island School of Design and was inducted into the Art Directors Hall of Fame.