A celebration of clothing in bright, beautiful photographs of exuberant
and diverse children from around the world, WHAT WE WEAR: DRESSING UP
AROUND THE WORLD inspires young readers to explore the way clothing
makes them feel and how it tells the world who they are. What we wear
can identify who we are: what team we play for or what team we root for,
where we go to school, how we worship, or how we represent our heritage.
What we wear expresses our individuality, and clothes can make us happy,
confident, and proud. Whether it's a piper in a tartan plaid, a cowpoke
in a cowboy hat, or a novice in ceremonial face paint, children
everywhere wear different clothes and accessories for different reasons.
But, one thing they all have in common is that they are all unique and
beautiful. Backmatter encourages young readers to explore the way people
dress in other countries and other cultures at folk festivals, at
museums, and at home by asking about their own family heritage.