{"product_id":"dresses-are-for-messes-hardcover","title":"Dresses Are for Messes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Pulsford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy save dresses just for special days? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDresses Are for Messes\u003c\/i\u003e introduces fearless Tess, a bold and imaginative girl who believes dresses are for everything--from muddy backyard missions to wild inventions in the garage. Tess challenges expectations at every turn, showing young readers that it's imagination, not clothing, that defines what we can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith energetic rhymes, lively storytelling, and vibrant illustrations, this empowering picture book celebrates self-expression, confidence, and the joy of being unapologetically yourself. Perfect for reading aloud or exploring independently, it encourages children to embrace curiosity, playfulness, and their own unique identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Learning Benefits \/ Product Features\u003cbr\u003e- Encourages self-expression, confidence, and individuality.\u003cbr\u003e- Sparks conversations about breaking stereotypes and celebrating creativity.\u003cbr\u003e- Inspires children to be adventurous, brave, and unafraid to get messy.\u003cbr\u003e- Energetic rhymes and colorful illustrations engage young readers and support comprehension.\u003cbr\u003e- Promotes empowerment and imaginative thinking through a fun, relatable story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Pulsford \u003c\/b\u003elives on the Sunshine Coast with her young daughters and enjoys hot yoga, good coffee, overnight hiking, story-spinning and nachos (and not always in that order). Elizabeth is a high school English, Literature and Performing Arts teacher, with former experience directing and writing children's theatre in Australia and overseas. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eBut Why? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBoots\u003c\/i\u003e, with three titles due for release in 2026 with Hardie Grant, Affirm Press and Five Mile Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48754495029497,"sku":"9781923457713","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/72WpJFqnpA9781923457713.webp?v=1785862400","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/dresses-are-for-messes-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}