I like old clothes, / Hand-me-down clothes, / Worn outgrown clothes, / Not-my-own clothes. . . . Originally published by Knopf in 1976 (with illustrations by Jacqueline Chwast), this poem—an exuberant celebration of hand-me-down clothes—is just as relevant and accessible today as it was over 30 years ago. Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman offers a bouncy, fun-to-read-aloud text and a refreshingly agreeable, resourceful protagonist who likes old clothes for their "history" and "mystery." Illustrator Patrice Barton brings new, contemporary life to the poem, with an adorable little girl and her younger brother playing dress-up, making crafts, and happily treasuring their hand-me-downs.
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Starred Review, School Library Journal, June 2012:
“The imaginative child’s enthusiasm is infectious–kids might well be inspired to ask for secondhand outfits themselves…. The overall effect is a visual celebration of old clothes.”
About the Author
Children's Poet Laureate MARY ANN HOBERMAN has written over 40 children's books. She's the recipient of a National Book Award and the NCTE Poetry for Children Award. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with her husband, Norman. They have four children and five grandchildren.
About the Illustrator
PATRICE BARTON earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas in Austin, where she lives with her husband and son. Her books include Sweet Moon Baby written by Karen Henry Clark; Mine! by Shutta Crum; and Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine by Allison Wortche—all available from Knopf.
About the Illustrator
PATRICE BARTON earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas in Austin, where she lives with her husband and son. Her books include Sweet Moon Baby written by Karen Henry Clark; Mine! by Shutta Crum; and Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine by Allison Wortche—all available from Knopf.
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A wonderful book!
Dec 5 2012
By Elizabeth Thompson
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I wish this book had been around when my mother was young! She grew up poor and her mother unwittingly taught her to be embarrassed that they could only afford used or donated clothes. However, the child in this book is thrilled to wear old clothes as she imagines what the lives and experiences of were of those wore the clothes before her. This book promotes a love of history as well as an underlying theme of ecology. We loved it!
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I Like Old Clothes
Mar 8 2013
By F. Church
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a church librarian I am selective about what books I place in the church library.
I so enjoyed the content of the book. It reminds me of my family growing up in the 1950's.
Thanks you,
mary
I so enjoyed the content of the book. It reminds me of my family growing up in the 1950's.
Thanks you,
mary
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Clothes with a history, Clothes with a mystery
Jan 22 2013
By Deborah Freedman
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"Clothes with a history,
Clothes with a mystery,
Sweaters and shirts
that are brother-and-sistery."
Just the right message, with soft illustrations which--appropriately--incorporate little recycled, collaged bits of fabric textures and patterns, and notions.
Pair this with I Had a Favorite Dress, by Boni Ashburn and Julia Denos.
Clothes with a mystery,
Sweaters and shirts
that are brother-and-sistery."
Just the right message, with soft illustrations which--appropriately--incorporate little recycled, collaged bits of fabric textures and patterns, and notions.
Pair this with I Had a Favorite Dress, by Boni Ashburn and Julia Denos.
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