This is typical of the series. We have a crossing over of Iris’ childhood and get what made her famous. Iris Apatow is famous for her fashion. For the way that she didn’t stick to norms or tradition and wore what she wanted. She was always herself and was better for it. As usual, the back of this book tells more of the real life of Iris and includes real life pictures. I really wish these pictures would have been in color. Since they were taken between 2005, in 2019 they probably were in color. And since the page had spots of pink, there were no reasons for these not to be in color. This book was all right and a pretty good beginning, but there have been better books in the series. ( )

Iris Apfel has one interesting tale to tell, and I'm glad she got her time to shine in this little non-fiction book.

I liked the illustrations a little better in this version, but I've found the pictures in these books lately hasn't been standing up to some of the initial books. They feel very childlike and unprofessional, but that's just my opinion. Kids might have a very different opinion and preference!

The content is key though. These books tell awesome and important stories. I highly recommend.

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. ( )

Little People, BIG DREAMS
Iris's message to everyone is *Dare to be different--Dare to be yourself, and be kind to everyone* and she spent her whole long life proving that very philosophy.
She loved fabrics and color and working with them from a young age. Then she went on to form a fashion house and decorated many places--including the White House. Now you can still see her talented wardrobe ideas at the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
One of a series for adults to read to children and for ESL to polish their English and learn about people who have shaped their world.
The illustrations that are mostly simple and forthright as created by Kristen Barnhart.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you! ( )