A Dress with Pockets

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Nou heb ik het voor die dingen niet meer nodig (al vind ik kikkers wel schattig), maar ik was aan het juichen voor haar. What follows is the dressmaker's patter in brilliantly sustained and metered rhyme, offering every kind of dress short of BDSM ones. As she wades through the titchy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she's going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells. This lighthearted story with a subtle feminist undertone, celebrates the joy of pockets and how they can unleash the inquisitive, adventurous spirit of all young children and grown-up girls too! A funny and frock-filled story for modern children who might want sequins and sparkles on their dresses--but also want pockets!

There are many, many beautiful dresses to choose from, but Lucy baffles the owner when all she really wants is a dress with pockets. Die tante begrijpt misschien dat zakken de weg plaveien voor schatten, ontdekkingen, avonturen en vrijheid. She explains why she needs pockets to hold all the wonders she discovers in nature and he does find a dress to match her description. A funny and frock-filled story for modern children who don't just want sequins and sparkles on their dresses, from rising star Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie.Als klein meisje had ik er geen, jaren later snapte ik waarom; toen ik een klein meisje enthousiast stenen zag rapen én die in haar jurkzakken zag steken.

I remembered having a pocket fetish when I was an age and reading this just brings back fond memories. Our commitment to functionality and style has made us a go-to destination for the fashion-forward who demand practicality without sacrificing elegance. Because you’re busy and sometimes just need to throw your phone, bank card, lipstick, whatever it may be into a pocket. And as she wades through the titchy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she's going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells. The rhyming words and colorful illustrations make this a fun book for any kid who loves to explore the world around them.Blijkt dat de inhoud ook helemaal mijn ding is: een tof verhaal dat soms wat rijmt; kuddos voor de vertaler Margaretha van Andel, prachtige tekeningen én de jurk van mijn dromen! Lily grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere, spending much of her time talking to animals and making up stories. From classic shirt dresses to elegant wrap dresses with pockets, each refined piece in our collection exudes timeless elegance. We haven’t abandoned style either: Our dresses come in a range of stunning colours to complement any wardrobe, including chic neutrals, vibrant jewel tones, and playful prints. I’m particularly fond of the image of Lucy digging in her perfectly-pocketed dream dress with layers of fossils, shells, ants nests and creepy crawlies, dinosaur bones, forgotten toys and buried treasures revealed beneath the surface of the earth.

A funny and frock-filled story for modern girls who don’t just want sequins and sparkles on their dresses, from rising star Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie. This book is an ode to everyone out there who has wanted substantial and meaningful pockets in their clothes! The end papers alone reflect this but, as seen in her illustrations of Lauren Ace’s The Boys and The Girls, Lily Murray’s story is enhanced by the exquisitely thoughtful details. And as she wades through the swishy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she's going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells.Very colorful, descriptive, humorous story about a girl who is on the hunt to find the perfect dress; a dress with pockets. She wants pockets so she can go exploring and carry all her treasures like worms, frogs, feathers, marbles, and “a world of curious things!

Crafted from high-quality materials, our dresses with pockets are designed for everyday wear and are perfect for dressing up or down. And as she wades through the titchy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she’s going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells… The hunt is on: will Lucy find the dress of her dreams?

We highly recommend this book and will be adding a physical copy to our own collection - as well as to those of a couple of pocket-dress loving friends! De prachtige, gedetailleerde, kleurrijke en diverse illustraties maken het tot een boek dat je opnieuw en opnieuw wil lezen.