I’m not against lazy mornings, cozy in one’s pajamas. But, with social distancing keeping us isolated in our homes, it’s a slippery slope towards living in pajamas 24/7. It’s amazing how our clothes can affect the way we feel. If there’s one young lady who understands this concept, it is Mary:
More than a LITTLE, I’d say. In this funny little spin on the classic song, Mary enjoys the many colors, patterns, shapes and shenanigans of the fashion world. For her, fashion is a creative outlet and a way to express her personality.
Kids will love exploring all the little details of the illustrations in this book–from the bird on Mary’s hat to the lamb purse round her waist. Reading this story together could even inspire an at-home DIY fashion show! Mary makes a fabulous dress out of her curtains, proving there is style to be found all around. No need to go to the store!
In the end, Mary realizes that looking good isn’t the only way to have fun, which brings a nice balance to the message of the story.
In this time of isolation, it can be good to treat yourself to a little pampering, whether that be in the form of an at-home manicure, a foamy bubble bath or getting dressed to the nines. As Mary exemplifies, the way we dress isn’t about other people and how they see us–it’s about the way your clothes makes you feel about yourself.
Mary Had a Little Glam by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Then, if you want to keep the self-care going (in the most glamorous of ways), you could try making some fancy-looking, WEARable rock candy. That’s right–a treat you can decorate yourself with and then eat. Try out this surprisingly simple recipe for edible rock candy jewelry from the blog of Jessie “Unicorn” Moore!
If your young reader enjoys stories about fashion, here are a few other great titles available in the e-collection of NYPL at this very moment:
Best Frenemies by Cari Simmons and Claire Zulkey
Fashion Kitty and the B.O.Y.S. (Ball of Yellow String) by Charise Mericle Harper
Fashion Kitty and the Unlikely Hero by Charise Mericle Harper
I had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn, illustrated by Julia Denos
Monster High Diaries: Clawdeen Wolf and the Freaky-Fabulous Fashion Show by Nessi Monstrata
