About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that they dress or act differently than their peers, or if you want to foster a sense of creative confidence. This biography follows Iris Apfel from her childhood curiosity in New York City to her world-renowned status as a fashion icon. It celebrates the idea that personal style is a form of self-expression and that there is no right or wrong way to be creative. Through the lens of Iris's vibrant life, children learn that being 'more' is just as valid as being 'less' and that staying true to your own vision leads to a joyful life. It is an excellent tool for teaching toddlers and preschoolers that their unique quirks are actually their greatest strengths.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and highly positive. It touches on aging, but does so through a lens of vitality and continued relevance rather than decline or loss. There are no mentions of illness or death.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who insists on wearing mismatched socks, three tutus, and a superhero cape to the grocery store. This child needs to see that their aesthetic 'rule-breaking' is actually a celebrated form of art.
