A Maker of Dresses

by Violet Lemay, Michael Sampson

Overview

Monday to Sunday, each day of the week is a new opportunity for fashion!
Mondays are for dresses, Tuesdays for sports-jerseys and costumes, sweatpants and shorts! Young readers will delight in the colorful, fun-filled illustrations and joyful rhymes of A Maker of Dresses as dressmaker Alexis leads them through a week of stitching, twirling, and big fashion dreams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612547213
Publisher:	Brown Books Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/08/2025
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	AD560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Violet Lemay taught herself to sew when she was twelve. She made dresses for everyone in her life, and studied theater design in college. After making scenery and costumes in NYC for many years, she started writing and illustrating. Violet has illustrated nearly fifty books, eight of which she wrote. If she's not writing, drawing, or sewing, she's probably outside feeding the birds, who think she is Snow White.

Michael Sampson taught kindergarten through fourth grade before meeting fellow literacy expert Bill Martin Jr at a conference in Tucson, Arizona, in 1978. They established a lifelong friendship and collaborated on many bestselling and award-winning books for children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3, Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?, Armadillo Antics, Ten Little Squirrels, Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!, and Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play? Sampson often speaks at schools, book festivals, and literacy conferences, where he is known for his high-energy, entertaining performances. Dr. Sampson is a Fulbright Scholar and a professor of literacy at St. John's University in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

A Maker of Dresses is an absolute delight! Perfect for children who see fashion as a path to creativity.” —Megan Hess, #1 New York Times Bestselling Illustrator Featured in Global Campaigns for Fendi, Prada, Cartier, Dior, and More; Creator of the Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Series

“A gorgeously fun book that fashionistas of all ages will enjoy! Violet Lemay’s sweet rhyming text is matched perfectly with her charming illustrations.” —Eva Byrne, New York Times Bestselling Illustrator of Princesses Wear Pants, and Creator of Along Came Coco

“An ode to creativity and design, this book will delight all the little fashionistas in your life.” —Jennifer Adams, Bestselling Author of the BabyLit Series, Including Anna Karenina: A Fashion Primer

“A delightful tribute to all the ways you can express yourself through fashion! A wonderful book for sparking young readers’ (and fashion designers-to-be’s) imaginations.” —Ann Shen, Author and Illustrator of Nevertheless, She Wore It: 50 Iconic Fashion Moments

“This playful picture book is a charming way to introduce young readers to fashion, sparking creativity, self-expression, and style!” —Aura Lewis, Author and Illustrator of Dazzling Zelda: The Story of Fashion Designer Zelda Wynn Valdes

“In A Maker of Dresses, creator Violet Lemay and co-author Michael Sampson take readers on a jaunty, educational tour of the wardrobe, showing the fun and beauty of craftsmanship and dressing. Sure to spark fashion dreams of the future.” —Dana Thomas, New York Times Bestselling Author of Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster, and the Young Readers Edition, Fashionopolis: The Secrets Behind the Clothes We Wear

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