So much more than about a girl and her favorite dress, this poignant story is about inevitable change, journeys, separation, reunion and the story of our days. It’s also about how our possessions become a part of who we are and part of our life’s narrative. And how they endure, either in memory or eventually taking on a new life of their own. One of our absolute favorites this year.
The Dress and the Girl was written by Camille Andros, illustrated by Julie Morstad and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers. It’ll be out on August 7.