Claire's Closet

by Debra Scala Giokas, Mary Ryan Reeves (Illustrator)

Overview

Inspired by American fashion designer, Claire McCardell, this coloring book complements the picture book, CLAIRE: THE LITTLE GIRL WHO CLIMBED TO THE TOP AND CHANGED THE WAY WOMEN DRESS. It provides a creative and fun way for children and aspiring fashion designers to step into Claire's Closet and imagination and to learn how Claire's dream of comfortable clothing has influenced how girls and women dress to this day. Contains 20 drawings with descriptions on back.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781736725429
Publisher:	Chandelier Street
Publication date:	05/24/2021
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.13(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Debra Scala Giokas is the author of the picture book CLAIRE: THE LITTLE GIRL WHO CLIMBED TO THE TOP AND CHANGED THE WAY WOMEN DRESS, the true story of fashion icon Claire McCardell. Debra loves clothes almost as much as words. A marketing communications professional, she earned a B.A. in English from Stony Brook University and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in the friendliest town on Long Island with her husband and their dog. Visit debrascalagiokas.com

Mary Ryan Reeves is the illustrator of CLAIRE: THE LITTLE GIRL WHO CLIMBED TO THE TOP AND CHANGED THE WAY WOMEN DRESS, the true story of fashion icon Claire McCardell. Mary always wanted to be a fashion designer. Her first job was as a model in Manhattan's Garment District. Mary graduated with a B.A. in Art Education from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, Claire McCardell's alma mater and hometown. She raised a family and taught art for 37 years. Now retired, Mary has more time to devote to her artistic interests and to contribute her award-winning talents to local community endeavors including The Claire McCardell Project.

Table of Contents

Coloring book inspired by the life of American fashion icon Claire McCardell who is credited with creating sportswear. This book contains 20 images and complements the picture book, CLAIRE: THE LITTLE GIRL WHO CLIMBED TO THE TOP AND CHANGED THE WAY WOMEN DRESS.