10000 dresses by marcus ewert6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Ray’s cut papers are quite lovely, particularly when you’re looking at something like a dress made of lilies and roses. Ewert’s choice of the pronoun “she” for this little boy is powerful, but will probably need explanation to younger children. There’s a lot of repetition to the tale, which is very effective. The older brother’s take is even harsher,”That’s gross”, and “Get out of here, before I kick you!” Bailey doubts if she will ever be able to express her true self and her abundant creativity. Bailey’s chance encounter with Laurel, an older girl who is touched and inspired by Bailey’s imagination and courage, develops into a sweet friendship and great creative partnership. ![]() Bailey’s father gives his son/daughter a similar line. When Bailey’s mother tells “her” that she can’t wear dresses because she’s a boy. ![]() Bailey proceeds downstairs to discuss the matter with “her” mother. Themes: transgender people, self-perception, dresses, relationships, Opening Lines:Įvery night Bailey dreamed about dresses.Įvery night Bailey, a little boy, dreams of dresses. ![]()
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