Lottie's Princess Dress (Picture Books) [Hardcover]

Doris Dorrie (Author), Julia Kaergel (Illustrator), Bettina Seifert (Translator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Picture Books

One morning Lottie awakes from a dream of castles and glittery gold things. Even though it seems like any other school day, Lottie is sure her favorite blue skirt and red sweater won't do. But her princess dress-all glittery gold-is the perfect outfit for a day that Lottie just knows is going to be very special. Even her very practical mother would understand that. Wouldn't she?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this whimsical but too-chatty debut from a German duo, "a freezing cold day" transforms into "a glittery gold day" with the aid of some glitzy attire. On a frosty morning, Lottie is reluctant to get ready for kindergarten. She resists her mother's assertive "going-to-work voice" and "no-more-stalling voice," but finally goes to get dressed. In her bedroom, which features a cardboard mini-castle populated by toy animals, Lottie "fix[es] her hair in a princess style" and puts on her floor-length yellow-and-gold dress. At this, her mom throws a tantrum (complete with a dragon's breath of red fire), but soon relents: "Well, maybe if you wore your warm coat." Triumphant, Lottie next convinces her mother to ditch her practical business attire and wear a "red dress with glittery gold spots" to work. They top off their outfits with shiny crowns, then go out to catch the bus. Kaergel provides angular colored-pencil illustrations reminiscent of G. Brian Karas's style, adding an appropriate sparkle with patches of gold foil that reflect light from the pages. D?rrie effectively shows how a mother and daughter might cooperate and compromise during the stressful morning rush. However, the author includes superfluous dialogue and description, making for a dry and overlong read-aloud session. Despite the playful pictures, this tale is more a lesson for uptight parents than an enticement for children. Ages 4-8. (July)
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From Kirkus Reviews

Even very little girls know that when it comes to fashion design, ``accessories are everything.'' Unfortunately, Lottie's preferred princess look doesn't fit her mother's idea of practical apparel. Persistance pays off however; slowly, Lottie brings her mother around to her way of thinking, but the girl isn't the only one in a special dress. Their regal outfits bring smiles everywhere they go, and the ordinary day becomes a special one after all. This tale of how Lottie's creativity transforms the day will cheer anyone who has ever tussled over the age-old question of what to wear. Stylized illustrations filled with unusual objects give this a very European feel but the subject matter is universal. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dial; 1st edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803723881
• ISBN-13: 978-0803723887
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,217,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lottie's Princess Dress was a real treat!, November 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lottie's Princess Dress (Picture Books) (Hardcover)

I truley only ordered this book because my daughters name IS Lottie. It is still a wonderful book and great for the 5 year old who does not know what to wear to school. Nothing is ever fancy enough at that age! Take a look how this mother handles this crazy morning!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delightful!, March 11, 2000

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Melanie M. Amodeo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lottie's Princess Dress (Picture Books) (Hardcover)

As a self-proclaimed Princess, I had to read this book. It is truly magical!

5.0 out of 5 stars I really love this book!, November 9, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Lottie's Princess Dress (Picture Books) (Hardcover)

This book is a great book for kids because Lottie is a girl that doesn't want to wear her blue skirt and red sweater. So she decides to wear her princess dress that's glittery gold. The book was funny, that's why I really like it.