“One beautiful dress for my beautiful son.”
This line really sums up this amazingly sweet book.
Not once does anyone tell this boy he can’t wear a dress. The whole neighbourhood works with him to find chores to do so he can get money to help pay for the dress.
It’s absolutely fabulous! No talk about being a boy or girl, and none is needed! Instead it’s about a child wanting a super pretty red dress.
The addition of the rhyming couplets and superb illustrations elevate this children’s picture book to a notch above most others on the shelf.
Love it!

Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.

I enjoyed this book. The cover was bright and colorful and had a catchy title. The book had a lot of great rhymes within it. This helps with phonics and how children learn to read. There were also some antonyms, which also benefits what I do with my speech therapy students. Asking and answering questions to help my students comprehend information is also a part of this book that is important when I teach. I really enjoyed how it was a little boy who loved the dress in the window and the support the mother gave him by purchasing the dress for his birthday. I also liked how the mother let him work to buy the dress. So many kids now a days do not know the meaning of working and have no work ethic and feel things should just be given to them.
This is a book that will be purchased and put on my shelves and used as part of my speech and language therapy sessions.

One day, a little boy sees a beautiful dress, and there is not a thing in the world he wants more. He works and saves, hoping the dress can someday be his, because what could possibly get in the way of a dream so beautiful?

This book is exactly what I hoped it would be when I saw the cover, although the brilliant rhyming was a nice surprise. This is playful and lighthearted and offers a loving example of acceptance and imagination. It was a delight to read, and I hope to share this with all my students, particularly the ones who assume clothing has a gender.

Thank you to Flyaway Books and NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

"The Dress in the Window" is a sweet story about a young boy who is saving up to buy a stunning red dress he saw in a secondhand shop window. The swirl of illustrations pulls readers visually through the pages while the flowing cadence and rhyme make for a delightful read. The unspoken support in regards to a child's self-expression adds a bright glimmer to a classic tale about responsibility and working towards a personal goal.

The Dress in the Window is an uplifting picture book which celebrates self-expression and individuality. This fabulous story is full of love, acceptance and a magical sequin covered dress which is a character in itself, it steals the show in every illustration it appears in!

A boy is captivated by a red sequinned dress in a second-hand shop window. Mom notices his fascination with the dress and tells him that he can have it if he saves up to buy it. The boy earns enough money by doing chores for his neighbours and on the afternoon of his birthday he rushes to the shop to buy the dress. But the dress has gone!

The combination of the easy to read rhyming text and Pippa Curnick’s sparkling illustrations create a magical story. Including diverse characters, humour and the boy’s pet dog to spot on each page, they capture the highs and lows of the boy’s emotions as he dreams of wearing the amazing dress in the window.

Messages about accepting your own and others’ individuality are woven into this story of unconditional love and support which ends happily with a warm hug from Mom.

This is a wonderfully told story about a little boy who sees a dress in a window and is captivated by it. His mother is supportive of his getting the dress and suggests he earn the money to buy the dress. Unbeknownst to him, his mother bought it for him for his birthday. The author tells the story in rhyme and brilliantly captures the emotions of each of the characters. I highly recommend this book!!

Thank you to Flyaway Books and NetGalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
A boy sees a beautiful, sparkly, flowy red dress in the window of a second-hand store while walking home with his mother. He imagines himself twirling and swishing in it and can think of nothing else. He starts doing odd jobs for neighbors to save money so he can buy it but there’s only one. Will it still be there?
Both the story and illustrations are beautiful and the ending is happy. There are no judgements here, just happiness all around. Will be purchasing for our library and would definitely recommend.
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Sigh! Written in a rhyming verse that waltzes like its namesake ballgown, The Dress in the Window is an affectionate, joyful story about a young boy and a magnificent red dress. The boy imagines the life the dress may have lived before and hopes to wear it on his own adventures, so he works hard helping his family and neighbors to save up the money to make the dress his own. With imaginative, thoughtfully detailed illustrations and a colorful, supportive cast of characters, this book is full of hope and love.

What a cute and beautiful book! I love it, it‘s really heartwarming and fun to read. Love the character designs and imagination in it.

A small boy is walking with his mum when his eyes spy a stunning red dress in the window of a second hand shop. The boy is captivated by the beauty of the dress and the history he imagines it to have.

This book was a lovely read. I really enjoyed how the author drew us into the hopes and wishes of the boy with a real sense of fun. The book deals gently with the importance of parent child relationships and the support that children who don't satisfy societal norms deserve. It also touches on the idea of working for what you want in a very age appropriate way for this audience.

I found the rhyming in the book neat and an easy read for junior schoolers while the colours used by Pippa Carrick in her gorgeous illustrations are bright and perfect to capture the attention of young readers. This is the type of book that I would both recommend to, and buy for, friends kids.

I wish I could give this beautiful children's book a million stars!!

This is such a wonderful, magical, and important book. I wish this was required reading for all school kids! (And MANY adults need this book too!)

This made me smile and feel good about myself. A warm hug of a story.

This sweet story about a boy who wants to twirl and sparkle is beautiful.
I love picture books that make it ok to be any kind of kid you want to be. This story is about a boy who imagines the life of a sparkly red dress in a second hand shop. He want to be part of its story and spin in the bright red sequined dress.
It is not a story about a boy who thinks he is anything but himself. It shows how to work for something when you want it and how supporting family and friends can be. It is a story about Love.

This is a lovely children's book about acceptance and longing. A young boy sees a dress in the thrift store window and cannot wait to buy it for himself.

The text is rhyming and flows well, at times it feels flowy like the dress. The boy daydreams about what the dress has done before making it to the thrift store and then does his very best to help the whole neighborhood with chores to have enough money to buy it.

What I loved about this book, was that there was no questioning why he wanted a dress, it was just another great thing he could buy. Zero judgement from mom or the neighbors. There was so much love and acceptance and it was absolutely wonderful. I loved it so much.

The illustrations were beautiful and whimsical at times. The boy was surrounded by supportive, loving people.

[All that said, the endpages (?) have an illustration of things being dropped off at teh thrift and one likely says "stuff to donate" but it looks SO CLOSE to "sh*t to donate" and that is immediately what I thought it said. So if you are a parent and concerned with this, be aware]

The Dress in the Window is a beautifully told story. Tregoning delivers a charming, heartwarming tale filled with love and acceptance. Everyone around the boy appreciates who he is and joins him in celebrating his birthday and the special gift his mother buys for him.

The colorful illustrations provided by Pippa Curnick are just as beautiful and filled with wonder as the rest of the story. They express the emotions of the characters just as much as the words do.

The Dress in the Window touched my heart, making me think back to those years of my childhood as I played with cars instead of dolls and found shirts and pants much more my style than dresses and sandals. This book gives children the assurance to be who they are, while helping the adults who might be reading alongside them a hint of the joy that comes from supporting their child’s individuality.

I received an ARC of this children's book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a beautiful book. The pictures are adorable and the text was wonderful!

I really liked this book and the illustrations, and that there was a little boy wearing a sparkly dress that made him happy. The kindness of all the characters in this book was great.

Beautiful and fulfilling. A family's love, acceptance, and normalizing. Great addition to every library and a necessary book!

The world needs this book. It’s a delightful book about a boy, a sparkling dress and the loving bonds between a mother and son. On a walk through town with his mother, a boy sees a glimmering gown in the window of a second-hand store. He’s mesmerized and imagines all the lives the dress has lived before wishing he’d have his chance to swish and swirl in it, too. He works hard doing chores for others so that one day, he can buy the dress. But when the time has come, will the dress still be waiting? This is a beautiful, touching story of a child’s wish and a mother who understands the beauty behind it. I burst into happy tears at the end and imagine you will, too.

"The Dress in the Window" is a charming and heartwarming tale that beautifully explores the themes of self-expression, individuality, and unwavering parental support. The story revolves around a young boy captivated by a shimmering red dress displayed in a shop window, igniting his longing to twirl and swish in its vibrant fabric. The narrative unfolds with a delightful mix of innocence and determination as the boy sets out to earn enough to purchase the coveted dress.

The author skillfully captures the child's sense of wonder and longing, making the story relatable for readers of all ages. The playful language and vivid descriptions bring the dress to life, making it more than just an item of clothing but a symbol of the boy's desire for self-discovery and expression. The simplicity of the plot allows for a universal connection, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true identity.

The book beautifully portrays the positive and affirming relationship between the young boy and his mother. The mother's unconditional love and support for her child's unique aspirations create a heartening backdrop for the story. The author successfully conveys the message that when individuality is met with acceptance and love, it fosters an environment where children can flourish and express themselves authentically.

The theme of self-expression is woven throughout the narrative with a light touch, making it an engaging and enjoyable read. The story encourages readers to celebrate diversity and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual's journey, fostering a sense of acceptance and understanding.

While the storyline is simple, the book's strength lies in its ability to convey a powerful message through a delightful and accessible narrative. The illustrations, presumably vibrant and expressive, further enhance the storytelling experience for young readers.

"The Dress in the Window" is a delightful celebration of individuality, acceptance, and the joy that comes from being true to oneself. With its endearing characters and uplifting message, this book is a valuable addition to any library, offering a positive and affirming story for children and families to enjoy together.

I received a free copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Flyaway Books; all opinions expressed are exclusively my own.

This is a sweet, adorable read, great for the picture book crowd!