I know nothing about Upswing Press, but in general I approve of supporting smaller publishers.īalsaitis' illustrations greatly enrich the story. Mine came new from Amazon without a dust jacket presumably, it was published sans jacket. The binding is glued rather than sewn, but unfortunately that's pretty common nowadays, even for first edition hardcovers. If social stigma weren't so daunting, I'm sure we'd all make many more happy, healthy changes to our lives! People tend to be incredibly harsh in their judgements of others anyway, but VIP guests at a formal wedding attract extra scrutiny-and photos last a long time. Mom likewise wants Annie to be herself, but it's understandable that she'd be wary of breaking societal dress code to this degree. Big brother Albert is little sister's friend and gentle ally. Annie's a little girl with a realistic mix of strengths & limitations. I appreciate that this book shows a loving, supportive, yet wholly believable family. There seem to be few books challenging the expectation that females wear skirts or dresses at least sometimes, so 'Annie's Plaid Shirt' is a welcome addition to our library.
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