I Had a Favorite Dress
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

I Had a Favorite Dress

Written by Boni Ashburn · Illustrated by Julia Denos

Part of the I Had a Favorite Dress series

A girl's favorite dress transforms as she grows, teaching resilience and creativity.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,122 ratings
32 pages· 681 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~510L
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Bookroo's summary

A young girl treasures her favorite dress, but as she grows, it no longer fits. With her mother's help, the dress transforms into new garments, each alteration a lesson in creativity and resilience. As the seasons change, so does the dress, becoming a shirt, a tank top, and finally a cherished memory. This vibrant tale explores the art of letting go and the joy of reinvention, showing that even when things change, they can still hold a special place in our hearts. What will the dress become next?

From the publisher

A young girl loves her favorite dress, but when it gets worn, goes out of fashion, or she grows too big to fit, her mother fixes up her old favorite into something new.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
681
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
145816
Publication
Published
August 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419700163

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