The Girl Who Wore Too Much: A Folktale from Thailand

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Summary: A Colourful Read Indeed
Review: Interesting story coupled with colourful illustrations. Guaranteed to keep both boys and girls glued to the book till the very end. I read this book to my brothers aged 5 and 8 and both boys were stunned each time Aree puts on another layer of dress. The short sentences found on each page not only invite both boys to read the book on their own, they have also enriched their vocabulary - they are aware of more colours now and the different jewellery featured.

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Summary: Girls aged 5-8 will love this book!
Review: My daughter (aged 7) identified with the Thai girl in this story, found herself caught up in the girl's desire to dress beautifully for her friends. Then, when the ending twist came, she wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry--but she loved it! I recommend it for parents and grandparents to share with early elementary aged girls (especially). the illustrations are also very colorful and appear to be culturally accurate.