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The Hundred Dresses

By Eleanor Estes
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_Eleanor Estes' _The Hundred Dresses_ is a beloved children's book that tells the story of Wanda Petronski, a shy Polish girl in a Connecticut school who claims to have a hundred beautiful dresses at home, despite wearing the same faded blue dress every day. Her classmates, intrigued yet sceptical, engage in teasing, which leads to a deeper message about empathy, understanding, and the harm of bullying through the eyes of Maddie, one of Wanda's classmates. It's a touching tale about kindness and the regret that follows thoughtless actions.
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You might enjoy this story if you appreciate tales about friendship, empathy, and standing up against bullying. The narrative centres around a girl who claims to have a hundred dresses despite wearing the same one every day, and it explores themes of understanding and compassion, making it a thoughtful read for young readers.

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The Newbery Honor-winning book about prejudice and understanding is now available in this restored edition that recaptures the vivid artwork of Slobodkin. Includes a letter to readers from the author's daughter that relates the true story behind the book.

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Never out of print since its 1944 publication, this tender story offers readers of all ages a timeless message of compassion and understanding. At its heart is Wanda Petronski, an immigrant girl in an American school, who is ridiculed for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. When she tells her classmates that she has one hundred dresses at home, she unwittingly triggers a game of teasing that eventually ends in a lesson for all.

In restoring the reproduction of Louis Slobodkin's artwork, this new edition recaptures the original vivid colour. And to celebrate the book's enhanced beauty, Helena Estes, the daughter of the author, has written a new letter to readers about the true story behind The Hundred Dresses.

Author
Eleanor Estes (1906-1988), a children's librarian for many years, launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941.

Ages
6-10, 1st-4th class

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The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes is praised for its sensitive and intuitive storytelling, offering a restrained yet impactful narrative that leaves a lasting impression on its readers. The book is commended for its rare intuition and is illustrated with warmth and sympathy, ensuring it resonates deeply. Young readers, in particular, are noted to have a memorable experience with this enduring work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780152052607

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin
  • Illustrated by LOUIS SLOBODKIN

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children's librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats--Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat--were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.

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