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Summary
What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic.
These four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors, textures, and patterns that make clothes a child's favorite pastime.
Ready for Winter displays a full wardrobe, introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes , and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season.
Author Notes
Marthe Jocelyn is an award-winning author and illustrator who worked for many years as a toy designer before turning her hand to writing. She has written nine picture books, one of which, Hannah's Collections , was shortlisted for a Governor General's Award for Illustration, and six novels, including the critically acclaimed works of historical fiction, Mable Riley and How it Happened in Peach Hill . Jocelyn has also written a nonfiction account of the Foundling Hospital in London, England, entitled, A Home for Foundlings . She is the editor of two short story collections, Secrets and First Times . Marthe Jocelyn divides her time between New York and Stratford, Ontario.
Reviews (1)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-These board books all begin with the fill-in sentences, "Let's get ready for...! Take off pajamas and choose...." The pages that follow show articles of clothing children might wear during the given season, such as "jeans" in autumn and "rain boots" in spring; the closing sentence states, "Now we're ready for...!" (summer, etc.). Joyful youngsters are depicted on the covers and in the final pages. As in Jocelyn's Mayfly (Tundra, 2004), the folksy collage illustrations clearly show different textures against patterned backgrounds. Children will be familiar with the items of clothing, and the colors and backgrounds reflect the seasons. These books are sedate companions to Kit Allen's Swimsuit, Galoshes, Longjohns, and Sweater (all Houghton, 2003).-Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
