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I Like Old Clothes (2012)

by Mary Ann Hoberman(Favorite Author)

3.98 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0375969519 (ISBN13: 9780375969515)

languge

English

genre

Poetry

publisher

Knopf Books for Young Readers

review 1: Lovely book and sentiment. Growing up as the 5th daughter in my family, I not only donned my sisters' hand-me-downs, but every once in a while was bequeathed a treasure box of them by the neighbors. I love the imaginative element Hoberman brought into the life of an older garment. If I had read this as a child, my delight would have amplified to limitless proportions. Who knew clothing held such exciting and mysterious lives!
review 2: I like old clothes and old books, too! Originally published in 1976, former Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman's I Like Old Clothes has resurfaced in this new publication.The imaginative narrator of the story, a spirited little girl, creatively plays with the history and mystery behind all her hand-me-down clothes. Th... moree girl's enthusiasm is contagiously spread through Hoberman's light-hearted and clever verse. Patrice Barton's novel watercolor illustrations are more than welcome as she weaves faded textiles into each page as if summoning the ghosts of old fabrics into every lively scene.The story could spark some discussions about recycling and non-attachment, but I recommend being inspired to initiate an enjoyable excursion to the thrift shop. Bring a child, and create wild stories behind each article of used clothing, inviting the imagination into the daily experience of getting dressed. - Jillian (RBB Staff) less

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