Kelly DiPucchio is the award-winning and New York
Times bestselling author of Grace for President and
numerous other books for kids, including Super Manny Stands
Up!; Crafty Chloe, Zombie in Love, Gaston,
and Antoinette. She lives with her husband and three children
in Michigan. You can find out more about Kelly and her books at
KellyDiPucchio.com.
Heather Ross is an illustrator and fabric designer whose
crafty creations have found commercial success and a massive online
following. She has illustrated the Crafty Chloe books Crafty Chloe
and Dress-Up Mess-Up and is also the author of the craft book
Weekend Sewing. She grew up in the Vermont countryside and has a
tremendous appreciation for nature, which continues to influence
her work now that she lives with her husband in New York City.
Visit her at HeatherRoss.squarespace.com.
“DiPucchio’s story is filled with entertaining drama and deadpan
hilarity…. The text provides painful insight into the creative
process, and Ross’ digitally colored pencil drawings capture this
charismatic spirit…. Share this lively tale of bighearted
friendship and originality with young readers needing a little zest
for life.”
*Kirkus Reviews, July 1, 2013*
“Readers can’t help but be charmed by this spunky heroine’s
enthusiasm and her desire to please two friends with opposite
tastes. Ross’s spirited drawings, rendered in pencil and colored
digitally, keep the action bouncing along.”
*School Library Journal, August 2013*
"This [book pictures]...the world of an active, creative young girl
and [describes]...friendships and expectations, which aren’t always
neat and tidy. As the day of the big Parade of Books approaches,
Chloe discovers that her two best friends, Leo and Emma, each
expect her costume to reflect their favorite theme (monsters for
Leo, fairies for Emma). Not wanting to disappoint either, Chloe
imagines all kinds of alternatives, including a hoped-for snow day
in summer. But ultimately she creates a wonderful compromise that
pleases everyone, especially herself. Readers will grin at Ross’
depictions of Leo as a fairy king and Emma as a monster, Chloe’s
dreams of possible alternatives for her friends. Their expressions
are as lively as their potential outfits. And the wordless
viewpoints of Bert the dog and Chloe’s baby brother (who hides some
vampire teeth in his diaper) add to the fun. Lots of costume
possibilities here—for all kinds of pretending."
*Booklist Online, September 2013*
"Get out your craft supplies--the queen of DIY is back! It's up to
Chloe to create the perfect costume--and save the day--in this
delightful follow-up to Crafty Chloe."
*Craft & Home Projects, Summer 2014*
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