DAISY HELPS WITH THE DRESS written by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrated by Charis Jackson Barrios

Author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Charis Jackson Barrios introduce an original new character in DAISY HELPS WITH THE DRESS, a book that uses the unification of text and pictures to paint this picture. First of all Daisy’s whole family is unique for their to reuse, recycle, retry and remix everything. Daisy wants to be part of everything, wants to be helpful, as we learn from the words. Illustrations show a different view as she puts leftover broccoli mash on. Auntie Fontie’s Sweet Honey Sweetcake and wakes up the family with homemade milk-jug shekeres and we see furious reactions of family members. Daisy’s longing grows as her favorite cousin, Simone, approaches her wedding. Chaos continues as the family preparwes with Daisy’s help which is always in keeping with the family motto and embraces their cultural heritage, but is off and greeted with a constant refrain “Daisy’s family wished she had asked.” The family is stumped by Cousin Simone’s request for a “chicka boom bap, razzle dazzle, rah rah rah sis boom bah, all-my-own-very-Simone wedding dress. Finally Daisy asks to help and her family readily welcomes her fabulous idea. Sadly for everyone involved, the ending shows that Daisy, delighted by her family’s joy, is up to her surprising actions. Humor and originality fill every page! You can find out more about this book in the Purchase link below.