What Riley Wore by Arnold, Elana K.

Gender-creative Riley knows just what to wear for every occasion during a busy week with family and friends in this sweet and timely picture book from Elana K. Arnold and Linda Davick.

Riley wears whatever clothes feel right each day. On Monday, Riley feels shy and wears a bunny costume to school. On Tuesday, a scary trip to the dentist calls for a super hero cape. For a trip out with Otto and Oma, a ball gown is the perfect outfit.

This charming picture book is a gentle exploration of self-expression and source of encouragement for being true to oneself despite the expectations of others.

Author: Elana K. Arnold
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: 08/27/2019
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781481472609
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516134 / What Riley Wore


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2019
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2019
Booklist 08/01/2019 pg. 72
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2019 pg. 62
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Elana K. Arnold writes books for and about children and teens. She holds a master's degree in creative writing/fiction from the University of California, Davis, where she has taught creative writing and adolescent literature. She is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers' conferences. She is the author of several acclaimed young adult novels including the Printz Honor book Damsel and National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made of, as well as her picture books All by Himself?, What Riley Wore, and An Ordinary Day. Currently, Elana is the caretaker of seven pets, only two of which have fur. She lives in Long Beach, California, and you can visit her at ElanaKArnold.com.

Linda Davick is the illustrator of several picture books, including We Love You, Rosie! by Cynthia Rylant; What Riley Wore by Elana K. Arnold; as well as her own Say Hello! and I Love You, Nose! I Love You, Toes!. She is also the author and illustrator of the Mimi's World chapter book series. She lives near a nature preserve in Albuquerque, New Mexico.