Fred Gets Dressed (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316200646)

From a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor winning artist comes an exuberant illustrated story about playing dress up, having fun, and feeling free.

The boy loves to be naked. He romps around his house naked and wild and free. Until he romps into his parents' closet and is inspired to get dressed. First he tries on his dad's clothes, but they don't fit well. Then he tries on his mom's clothes, and wow The boy looks great. He looks through his mom's jewelry and makeup and tries that on, too. When he's discovered by his mother and father, the whole family (including the dog ) get in on the fun, and they all get dressed together.

This charming and humorous story was inspired by bestselling and award-winning author Peter Brown's own childhood, and highlights nontraditional gender roles and self-expression.

Author: Peter Brown
ISBN-10: 0316200646
ISBN-13: 9780316200646
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2021
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519055 / Fred Gets Dressed


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2021 pg. 60
Publishers Weekly 03/15/2021
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2021
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2021 pg. 103
School Library Journal 08/01/2021 pg. 66
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average