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Gr 2-5-The struggles of a single mother who supports her three children by sewing and cleaning houses are poignantly portrayed in this picture book. Wynona loves pretty clothes and especially longs for a fancy white dress for her sixth-grade graduation, but the family's finances make purchasing such luxuries difficult. She fears she will have to settle for a hand-me-down dress from a friend rather than the gorgeous creation she has seen in a dress shop. When her mother surprises her a week before graduation with the money for a new dress, the girl is overcome by both elation and guilt. Her euphoria doesn't outlast the day, though, because her brother breaks his arm and, in a selfless act, she returns the money to help cover his medical expenses. Her mother, however, still manages to make graduation a special day in her own inimitable fashion-Mama's way. Gentle, realistic watercolor washes imbued with warm hues effectively convey the emotions of this loving family vignette. What might have been a saccharine story is instead a heartfelt depiction of single parenthood and a strong bond between a mother and daughter.-Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library,
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