What Should I Wear Now? by Jana Sedlackova

What Should I Wear Now? by Jana Sedlackova

Is that really the right outfit for the occasion? Let’s find out.

This funny, interactive picture book invites kids ages 3 to 6 to help solve a series of silly fashion mix-ups by choosing the right clothes and accessories for different events. From wearing pajamas to school to showing up at a wedding in snorkeling gear, thirteen zany characters are dressed completely wrong for the occasion. On each spread, young readers are encouraged to look closely, laugh at the mix-ups, and decide what each character should be wearing instead.

Perfect for little fashion lovers and curious thinkers, this playful book turns everyday situations into a fun problem-solving game. As children match outfits to events, they build observation, decision-making, and reasoning skills while learning about appropriate clothing for different activities. With bright, humorous illustrations and lots of chances to talk and laugh together, this book is ideal for shared reading, classroom activities, or independent play.

Key Features:

• Interactive Fashion and Dress-Up Fun: Kids choose the right outfits for different events and occasions.
• Silly, Laugh-Out-Loud Scenarios: Funny mismatches keep young readers engaged and entertained.
• Introduces Clothing and Everyday Events: Helps kids understand what people wear for different situations.
• Builds Observation and Decision-Making Skills: Encourages kids to look closely, think, and make choices.
• Perfect for Ages 3 to 6: Designed for preschoolers who love playful learning.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.

Selected for the CBC’s 2023 September Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://wwwcbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/september-2023/)

"A clever cheeky book to help you pick your clothes or add some hilarious flair. Some over the top outfits and others get it just right for the weather, event, sport, school or sleep." —Librarian, Neill Public Library

"Presented for your delectation; a group of people who visit different situations and are inable to dress correctly. On the opposing page we are presented with clothes that are (literally) better suited to tyhe occasion. Lovingly illustrated, with lots of detail." —Alexander Peterhans, Reviewer

"The adorable book What Should I Wear Now is a fun way to teach kids the important skill of picking out an outfit for any occasion, whether going to the swimming pool, the theater, or a wedding. Meet silly characters who are doing it all wrong, then laugh and help them pick the right thing." —Read with a Rescue, IG

"What Should I Wear Now is a charming and silly book that shows what to wear (and NOT to wear) for different activities. This book will keep you smiling with these entertaining mixups and such a fun way to look at fashion too. We loved making up our own scenarios like wearing our ballet outfits while gardening or swimming in our pajamas!" —Brightwish Books, IG

"What Should I Wear Now? would be perfect if you also have a child who cares about their clothes. On the left side of each spread a situation is introduced (an evening at the theater, a tennis match, a classroom) and a person is wearing an outfit that doesn't quite fit the occasion. Appropriate clothing is shown on the opposite page allowing youngsters to point out what each person should be wearing, while also reinforcing names for common garments and accessories. What Should I Wear Now? would be fun to read with your child; you both may just dissolve into giggles." —Kids Read the World, IG

Children’s book author Jana Sedlackova enjoys, among other things, singing in a choir and decorating gingerbread during Christmas. Her love for fairytales fuels her conviction that those who don’t read them are still searching for the perfect one. She graduated from the School of Textile Design and Management in Brno, Czech Republic.

Alexandra Hetmerova is a Czech film director, illustrator, and freelance artist. She earned a master’s degree in Animation Film from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague in 2013 and completed an internship with the Animation Faculty at the Estonian Academy of Arts in Tallinn. Her short animated movies, created during her studies, have won numerous awards at international festivals. Alexandra also worked as a coordinator for the Anifilm festival in the Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013. She was born in Kromeriz, Czech Republic.