Dress-Up Day: A Board Book -- Blanca Gómez, Board Book

After missing her class costume party, a girl decides she doesn't need an excuse to dress up in this charming board book, a relatable school story from author-illustrator Blanca Gómez.

When a little girl is home sick for dress-up day at school, she decides there's no need to miss out entirely: She'll just wear her rabbit costume the next day!

But when the next day arrives and she's the only one in costume, it doesn't feel like such a great idea after all. Can a little bit of confidence and an unexpected new friend turn a self-conscious moment into a wonderful one?

Funny, endearing, and relatable to any kid who's ever felt insecure, Dress-Up Day is an ode to friendship, embracing individuality, and putting yourself out there no matter the occasion.

"There's an emotional change on almost every page of this picture book as Gómez presents the possibility that moments of chagrin don't last forever, and that disasters can morph into delight." --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

Author: Blanca Gómez
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Published: 07/16/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Board Book
ISBN: 9781419744112
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2024 pg. 61

About the Author
Blanca Gómez is a much-sought-after picture book illustrator and the author-artist of Bird House. In a starred review, Kirkus called One Family "visually striking," and the New York Times called her illustrations "adorable." "Wonder-filled and delightful" were the words Kirkus used to describe City Moon in another starred review. Blanca lives in Madrid, Spain.