Book Review of Miri and Jade’s New Clothes
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Miri and Jade’s New Clothes
Written by Mical Rezoni and Assaf Rezoni
Illustrated by Mical Rezoni
Ages: 6-11 | 24 Pages
Publisher: Archway Publishing (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781665764704
What to Expect: Creativity, play, textiles and crafting, science and industry, recycling.
In an age where mass-produced toys and clothes are the norm and the distance between consumer and producer is vast, this story introduces readers to two important ideas: first, that something you make yourself can be valuable and beautiful, and second, that new is not always better.
Maya and Rumi are thrilled when they get a present of beautiful, handmade dolls as a present from their mother’s friend. The dolls are special and unique, and the girls decide they deserve a special and unique wardrobe, too. Not content with simply buying clothes in the store, they set out to discover how to make new clothes for their dolls from scratch.
Over many patient days of experimentation and hard work, they discover that producing silk from silkworms and cotton from cotton plants requires a lot of time, effort, and resources. Then they hit on a brilliant idea—they can make new clothes for their dolls by recycling unwanted old clothes! Soon, the girls and their dolls both have beautiful new outfits—without a high price for the environment.
Based on the true story of the two girls’ explorations of sewing and making, the story emphasizes science, creativity, and determination. Maya and Rumi are independent thinkers and not afraid to persist when their initial ideas don’t work out, and readers will learn from them that a slow process can be a reward in itself. Readers will also be encouraged to learn age-old skills, like growing, knitting, and sewing, bringing them closer to the consumer goods they possess. The story is illustrated with lovely, hand-drawn artwork that helps the textiles shine and gives personality and life to the dolls.
Miri and Jade’s New Clothes is a wonderful story that inspires creativity and crafts in
young readers.
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About the Author
Mical Rezoni, the author of Miri and Jade’s New Clothes, has woven a rich tapestry of successful creative careers in culinary arts, embroidery, real estate development, and fashion. Her embroideries grace prestigious museums and magazines, and she co-designed award-winning construction projects with her husband Assaf. As an MFA student, she conceived this book as part of her sustainable fashion design thesis. She currently lives in San Anselmo, California, with Assaf, twins Maya and Rumi, and their rabbit Dot.
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