![]() Henry's confident, light-hearted drawings and attractive blues and pinks, Hartry's succinct and understated text, make this a highly entertaining, hit-the-spot picture book. Scrunched up shoulders, rigid legs, a face of desperate reluctance - anyone who's been forced into wearing something despicable will laugh with recognition at the feeling, and at the dreadful gulf between the opinions of adult and child. ![]() Hendry's depiction of Jocelyn with an overly large nose and a square set to her jaw make her persistent attitude hilariously visible. Here's a girl with a real voice, and real opinions - totally authentic, believable childhood opinions at that. ![]() ![]() "Jocelyn marches through these pages with force and character, her stubborn nature wonderfully conveyed through Hartry's strong, straightforward language and revealing dialogue. ![]()
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