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Brown, Peter

Fred Gets Dressed

48 pp. | Little | May, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-0-316-20064-6 $18.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-316-49691-9 $9.99
(2) PS Young Fred parades around the house in pure joy wearing nothing but his birthday suit. He jumps off furniture, cartwheels down the hall, and finds himself in front of his parents' closet door. Maybe he will get dressed today after all. Fred considers the way his father dresses and extracts a shirt, tie, and dress shoes from the closet, only to find these items are far too large and complicated. Next he turns to Mom's wardrobe. A sharp pink dress, green sash cleverly assembled into a belt, and heels are just what Fred was looking for. Fred carefully maneuvers his way (in Mom's too-large shoes) over to the vanity so he can complete his look. Just as Fred attempts to apply lipstick (to his cheek), Mom and Dad walk in, catching Fred in his game of dress-up. At this point in the story, some readers might expect parental disapproval of Fred's self-expression, but no such reaction occurs. Instead, the whole family finds their own funky, fabulous outfits, and the fun continues. The witty, straightforward text enhances the tale's warmth and humor. Brown's digital illustrations take on a 1970s neon glow, best seen in Fred's rosy cheeks and Mom's bright red hair. And Fred's bare bottom will have readers giggling from the first page to the last.
Reviewer: Hill Saxton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2021

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