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Indie Book Awards 2024 Picture Book WinnerThe Dress in the Window is an affirming, uplifting tale about love, acceptance, and being true to yourself from award-winning author Robert Tregoning and illustrator Pippa Curnick, perfect for children aged 3 to 6.One day a boy is walking past a second-hand shop when he sees a dress. It's no ordinary dress - it's glittering, sparking, dazzling, and red. For the boy it's love at first sight. His mum suggests he do some odd jobs to save the necessary money, but what if someone else buys it first?

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"""A sparkling, funny and heart-warming story bursting with humour, joy & anticipation, brought to life with Pippa Curnick's gorgeous illustrations. It's hard to write great rhyming stories but Robert Tregoning does it so well, and this one's got such an encouraging tone and message about celebrating your interests and following your heart."" * Harry Woodgate, author and illustrator of GRANDAD'S CAMPER * ""Delicately told, fragile, hopeful, joyful... I absolutely loved it! Tregoning is fast-becoming an author that I love and 'The Dress in the Window' has only cemented this further. Absolutely brilliant. * Lu Fraser, author of THE LITTLEST YAK * ""A sparklingly beautiful book full of love and joy."" * Ian Eagleton, author of GLITTER BOY * ""Robert Tregoning has done it again. The Dress In The Window is an enchanting dream-come-true story of family and belonging. It completely dazzled me like the red sequins on the dress in the shop window and stole my heart. The gorgeous illustrations by Pippa Curnick add to the whimsy. Not a stitch out of place."" * Eibhlís Carcione, poet and author of WELCOME TO DEAD TOWN RAVEN MCKAY * ""'The Dress in the Window' is a gorgeous story of a boy's dream to own the most wonderful, sparkling gown and his mother's love for him in making his wish come true. Oozing joy, this story shows the importance of allowing children to follow their heart, supporting them to be their own person. Written in rhyme, with a skip in its step, by the hugely talented Robert Tregoning and with stunning illustrations by Pippa Curnick, which are filled with heart, this book deserves to dance its way into the lives of many children."" * Catherine Ward, children's author * ""I think The Dress in the Window is a must read book for all children, breaking down the concept of gender norms in a positive way while celebrating our passions. With its tip top rhyming and glorious illustrations we can't wait to share this book with friends and family."" * Holly Ryan, author of NEVER MESS WITH A PIRATE PRINCESS * ""Filled to the brim with sparkling joy and energy, allow yourself to be swept along by this story of love, swishiness and happiness. I can't wait to see this one twist and twirl onto the shelves."" * Emma Perry, author of THIS BOOK HAS ALPACAS * ""The Dress In The Window is a powerful, dazzling story about a boy who spots a glowing, flowing red dress in a second hand shop. The boy wishes that one day the dress might be his and imagines its life before. Then he spends his days doing chores for the neighbours, so he can save enough to buy it. But when that day arrives, the dress has already been bought. This is a colourful, affirming, uplifting book for all children, with gorgeous illustrations and brilliant rhyme. With themes of unconditional love and acceptance, it shows children just how dazzling life can be when you are supported to be true to yourself."" * Clare Helen Welsh, author of POO! IS THAT YOU? * ""This story will have you rooting for the young boy whose heart is set on a dazzling red dress that has caught his eye in the second hand shop. Told in brilliant bouncy rhyme, the plot races along as the boy first wonders about the dress's past life (who has worn it and why) and then tries to earn enough money from odd jobs to be able to buy it. But the course of true love never did run smooth, as this little boy is about to discover. The illustrations are utterly joyful and the double page spread of the boy wearing the dress is extraordinary - Pippa Curnick has somehow captured the dazzle, feel and movement of the fabric. A truly lovely story about breaking boundaries and family love. "" * Frances Tosdevin, author of THE BEAR AND HER BOOK * ""I absolutely love this book! It is such a joyful celebration of being true to yourself - I can't wait to share it with my son."" * Naomi Jones, author of THUNDERBOOTS *"

"""A sparkling, funny and heart-warming story bursting with humour, joy & anticipation, brought to life with Pippa Curnick's gorgeous illustrations."" * Harry Woodgate, author and illustrator of GRANDAD'S CAMPER * ""Delicately told, fragile, hopeful, joyful... I absolutely loved it!"" * Lu Fraser, author of THE LITTLEST YAK * ""A sparklingly beautiful book full of love and joy."" * Ian Eagleton, author of GLITTER BOY * ""An enchanting dream-come-true story of family and belonging. It completely dazzled me like the red sequins on the dress in the shop window and stole my heart... Not a stitch out of place."" * Eibhlís Carcione, poet and author of WELCOME TO DEAD TOWN RAVEN MCKAY * ""Oozing joy, this story shows the importance of allowing children to follow their heart, supporting them to be their own person... this book deserves to dance its way into the lives of many children."" * Catherine Ward, author of THE EMERALD FOREST * ""A must read book for all children..."" * Holly Ryan, author of NEVER MESS WITH A PIRATE PRINCESS * ""Filled to the brim with sparkling joy and energy, allow yourself to be swept along by this story of love, swishiness and happiness. I can't wait to see this one twist and twirl onto the shelves."" * Emma Perry, author of THIS BOOK HAS ALPACAS * ""A colourful, affirming, uplifting book for all children, with gorgeous illustrations and brilliant rhyme. With themes of unconditional love and acceptance, it shows children just how dazzling life can be when you are supported to be true to yourself."" * Clare Helen Welsh, author of POO! IS THAT YOU? * ""The illustrations are utterly joyful... Pippa Curnick has somehow captured the dazzle, feel and movement of the fabric. A truly lovely story about breaking boundaries and family love. "" * Frances Tosdevin, author of THE BEAR AND HER BOOK * ""I absolutely love this book! It is such a joyful celebration of being true to yourself - I can't wait to share it with my son."" * Naomi Jones, author of THUNDERBOOTS * ""A beautiful and moving book with a positive message about being yourself."" * Harriet Muncaster, author of the ISADORA MOON series * ""A treat to read aloud"" * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"

"""A sparkling, funny and heart-warming story bursting with humour, joy & anticipation, brought to life with Pippa Curnick's gorgeous illustrations."" * Harry Woodgate, author and illustrator of GRANDAD'S CAMPER * ""Delicately told, fragile, hopeful, joyful... I absolutely loved it!"" * Lu Fraser, author of THE LITTLEST YAK * ""A sparklingly beautiful book full of love and joy."" * Ian Eagleton, author of GLITTER BOY * ""An enchanting dream-come-true story of family and belonging. It completely dazzled me like the red sequins on the dress in the shop window and stole my heart... Not a stitch out of place."" * Eibhlís Carcione, poet and author of WELCOME TO DEAD TOWN RAVEN MCKAY * ""Oozing joy, this story shows the importance of allowing children to follow their heart, supporting them to be their own person... this book deserves to dance its way into the lives of many children."" * Catherine Ward, author of THE EMERALD FOREST * ""A must read book for all children..."" * Holly Ryan, author of NEVER MESS WITH A PIRATE PRINCESS * ""Filled to the brim with sparkling joy and energy, allow yourself to be swept along by this story of love, swishiness and happiness. I can't wait to see this one twist and twirl onto the shelves."" * Emma Perry, author of THIS BOOK HAS ALPACAS * ""A colourful, affirming, uplifting book for all children, with gorgeous illustrations and brilliant rhyme. With themes of unconditional love and acceptance, it shows children just how dazzling life can be when you are supported to be true to yourself."" * Clare Helen Welsh, author of POO! IS THAT YOU? * ""The illustrations are utterly joyful... Pippa Curnick has somehow captured the dazzle, feel and movement of the fabric. A truly lovely story about breaking boundaries and family love. "" * Frances Tosdevin, author of THE BEAR AND HER BOOK * ""I absolutely love this book! It is such a joyful celebration of being true to yourself - I can't wait to share it with my son."" * Naomi Jones, author of THUNDERBOOTS *"

"""A sparkling, funny and heart-warming story bursting with humour, joy & anticipation, brought to life with Pippa Curnick's gorgeous illustrations. It's hard to write great rhyming stories but Robert Tregoning does it so well, and this one's got such an encouraging tone and message about celebrating your interests and following your heart."" * Harry Woodgate, author and illustrator of GRANDAD'S CAMPER *"

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