Daddy Dressed Me

By Michael Gardner, Ava Gardner, Nadia Fisher (Illustrator)

A father and daughter face self-doubt as they prepare for a special day, sewing love into every stitch.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 209 ratings

48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ava's Move Up Day is approaching, and she's nervous about reciting a poem. Her father promises to help her practice, but he faces his own challenge: sewing a unique dress for her. As they tackle their fears together, each stitch and word becomes a testament to their bond. Will they find the confidence they need to shine on this important day? Discover a heartwarming tale of creativity, love, and empowerment.

From the publisher

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.

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