Book details

Clothes
Description
In this imaginative picture book, various animals wear colorful clothes as they dance, sail boats, and enjoy other fun activities while learning an important lesson about being yourself. In a separate story, Cake is invited to a party and is initially excited, but soon realizes it may not be the kind of party he wants to attend. This story introduces an irresistibly loveable character, Cake, in a humorous tale by the award-winning creators Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. In the tradition of I Want My Hat Back, this delicious story tells the story of a cake who’s about to attend his very first party—but he has no idea what’s coming. Cake has been invited to his very first birthday party and buys just the right outfit—including the PERFECT hat. But as the candles on his perfect party hat begin to burn, and the other party guests start to sing, Cake starts to think that this is one party he’d rather not be at.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- To explore the creative and colorful illustrations that Sue Hendra is known for, which could bring the topic of clothes to life in a fun and engaging way.
- To learn about different types of clothing and the importance of dressing appropriately for various occasions, which could be presented in a child-friendly manner.
- To enjoy a new story from a beloved children's author, which might include quirky characters and humorous situations related to clothing.
- To share a reading experience with young readers that could spark conversations about fashion, self-expression, and the role of clothes in our daily lives.