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The Silly Frilly Dress

The Silly Frilly Dress

Author: Jake Graf and Hannah Graf Illustrator: Lucía Soto

Sunny loves birthdays, but this year Mum and Dad have got a pink frilly dress for Sunny to wear. The story avoids using pronouns for Sunny, and instead, focuses on the child’s journey to finding confidence. The inclusion of another character, a little boy who adores Sunny’s dress, leads to both children being happy and ready to party! A joyful LGBTQIA+ positive story where we celebrate a birthday and embrace the warmth of family life.

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  • Lucía Soto is a multi-award winning illustrator
  • Own Voice
  • LGBTQIA+ representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Black/brown representation
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Female lead
  • Challenges gender stereotypes