I read this to the kids and they loved the artwork. The story was fun and interesting. It kept their attention the entire time.

Pepper needs to pick out a new dress for a special party, so she goes to the tailor. Mr. Taylor (yes, that's his name!) educates her on a variety of patterns, but Pepper has her own thoughts on each one. Will Pepper be able to find the perfect pattern? After picking the design she wants, Pepper gets to help make it. This is a cute and educational book about clothing design.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.

This is the only book I've ever seen that teaches about these types of fabrics and patterns. I love it!

As someone who loves textiles, this was a cute read into the world behind fabric and design. Its a very cute story about a girl who needs a new dress for a special occasion. Through this she learns about the different types of fabrics to making her new outfit..

A Pattern for Pepper
by Julie Kraulis

Hardcover, 40 pages
Published August 1st 2017 by Tundra Books (NY)


Goodreads synopsis:
Pepper is getting a dress made for a special occasion. It's the first dress that has ever been made just for her, and she wants it to be perfect. But what pattern is right for her? Pepper is particular, and nothing works at first. Dotted Swiss? Too plain. Houndstooth? Not enough color. Pinstripe? Too glum. As Pepper learns about each fabric, she finds a reason why it's just not the one. Will Pepper ever be able to find the perfect pattern?

Julie Kraulis takes readers on a journey through gorgeous patterns and their origins--from the mountains of Switzerland to the green grass of Scotland--in search of Pepper's ideal pattern. The incredible illustrations make for a dress, a character and a book that are impossible to forget.


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4.5 Stars

This is a picture book with a smattering of words by Julie Kraulis.

This children’s book is super cute and created to be read to a child instead of a child reading the book themselves. This is showcasing all the different patterns that the tailor can use to create Pepper’s dress. Houndstooth, Striped, Harringbone, etc.

This illustrations in this are what makes it wonderful. They sure do pop and bring out the quirky character of Pepper. This would be a great gift for a child and one I am sure they will want you to read over and over to them.

If you adore the fantastic illustrations in children’s books, definitely pick this one up.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.

This is a cute little book for children to learn about different textures of material. Pepper is having a special day and wants an extra special dress for the occasion. Mom takes her to the tailor in town and she goes through material like herringbone, seersucker, swiss dot and more. Nothing seems to be the extra special material she wanted. Finally she fines the perfect one and watches as the tailor cuts out the pattern and makes the special dress. This is also a great book for children to learn the origin and how they got the name of the fabric. I learned alot in this book also. I recommend this book for 5+ and it is a great beginner second level book though you may have to help with the names of fabric.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is an adorable children's book. Kids of all ages, and adults, can learn something from it. My youngest daughter, 3, loved the illustrations. My older daughter, 5 1/2, loved the dressmaking part. I loved finding out how all the patterns were developed.

Fashionable and wonderful! I loved how well all of the patterns were explained.

Pepper needs a dress for a special occasion, so she and her mother go to Taylor’s to have a dress specially made. First, Mr. Taylor measures Pepper and then it’s time for Pepper to choose the fabric. But there are so many that it’s not that simple! Some of the patterns are too cold, others are too bumpy. As they discuss each pattern, Mr. Taylor offers information on the pattern and its name, explaining where the pattern came from in the world. After Pepper rejects pattern after pattern, she starts to wonder if she will ever find the right one. Happily, Mr. Taylor has been listening to all of her likes and dislikes and figures out the exact pattern that Pepper will love.

Kraulis combines information on each textile pattern with an engaging look at a child empowered to make this decision for herself. Throughout the adults show patience and a sense of Pepper’s ability to work through the problem with their expertise helping. Pepper is an engaging character, firmly knowing her own mind without being rude. As readers learn about the patterns, they will enjoy seeing what their own favorites are and whether they agree with Pepper on her choice.

The illustrations are done in a limited color palette with primarily blues and browns on the page. This limited color scheme allows the patterns to really be the focus rather than the color of the fabrics. The illustrations have a nice texture to them as well that lends itself to a book about textiles.

An empowered young heroine makes her pattern a priority in this picture book. Appropriate for ages 4-6.

A Pattern for Pepper is a picture book by Julie Kraals that is currently scheduled for release on August 1 2017. Pepper is getting a dress made for a special occasion. It's the first dress that has ever been made just for her, and she wants it to be perfect. But what pattern is right for her? Pepper is particular, and nothing works at first. Dotted Swiss? Too plain. Houndstooth? Not enough color. Pinstripe? Too glum. As Pepper learns about each fabric, she finds a reason why it's just not the one. Will Pepper ever be able to find the perfect pattern?

A Pattern for Pepper is a charming story about a young girl seeking the perfect fabric for a special dress. She is shown a series of patterns, complete with some history and information about the pattern. I learned some history and neat tidbits about fabric and patterns that were completely new to me. I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about the subject matter, but was glad to have such a board range of fabrics explored. I think some young readers or listeners mightiest a little bored with the sheer amount of information- particularly those with no interest in fabric or patterns. However, the information is delivered in a way that many will enjoy the story and take in the information.

Pepper is getting a new dress and it's going to be custom made. That means she gets to pick her own fabric for the dress...

Tundra Books and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you). It will be published August 1st.

For some, sewing your own clothes has become a lost art. I've done it before and it has it's challenges but it's fun to sew something unique that reflects your own taste. Pepper has never chosen fabric before, so as the dressmaker (who is male) shows her various fabrics and tells her where the designs come from, she determines that they just aren't her.

The illustrations are bright and clear, the author not only shows various fabric but also shows the pattern. The dressmaker shows supreme patience and then, since he's listened to all that Pepper has had to say about her style, he takes her into his fabric room and shows her the one he thinks might be her. It is! It's not a fabric I ever wore but we're all unique and have own sense of style. Why not read the book and tell me which fabric is your favorite?

A Pattern for Pepper is written and illustrated by Julie Kraulis. Within forty pages, this children's book focus on various patterns and their history through Pepper's indecision to select fabric for her new dress.

According to book description: "Julie Kraulis takes readers on a journey through gorgeous patterns and their origins--from the mountains of Switzerland to the green grass of Scotland--in search of Pepper's ideal pattern. The incredible illustrations make for a dress, a character and a book that are impossible to forget."

A Pattern for Pepper is an enjoyable easy-to-read book with lovely illustrations, and it's geared toward young children, particularly ages five to nine.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

The full official review will be posted on my blog, The Bookshelf Corner (https://thebookshelfcorner.wordpress.com), and on my Goodreads page (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/42437689-christina) on Tuesday, May 30.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books for providing me with an advance copy to read and review.

Pepper needs a special dress for a very special occasion. But will she be able to find the perfect pattern that's just right?

This book was so cute! Pepper is so adorable. She's classy and sassy and knows what she wants just like any child. I got a Goldilocks and the Three Bears vibe from reading this story. I also liked learning about the different kinds of fabrics, which immersed me more into what was happening.

What I loved most about this book were the illustrations. My eyes swept over the pages, needing to take in every little wonderful detail and color. I love the way the pictures are laid out on the page and that sometimes you get a different angle/perspective of a scene. Interesting border choices are used as well that I found to be particularly complimentary to the story.

A sweet story that tells it like it is, I'd recommend it to child readers and anyone who enjoys children's fiction. I definitely want to read more books by Julie Kraulis.

A Pattern for Pepper is set to be released August 1, 2017 by Tundra Books.

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~Disclaimer~
I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review.
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Pepper needs a dress for a special occasion. Her mother takes her to Mr. Taylor's shop to have one made. Mr. Taylor hakes her measurements. Pepper is then shown fabrics in many different patterns to choose from. After saying no to a bunch of patterns she picks the perfect one. Mr. Taylor and Pepper then get to sketching and design her a dress. Mr. Taylor works on her dress all afternoon. When it is finished Pepper loves it, it is her perfect pattern.
I thought that this book was really cute and a different day to talk about pattern that aren't normally taught. Children books usually only take about stripes or polka-dots . This book shows herringbone, houndstooth, and even Ikat. I also liked that this book shows children how clothing is made. There is measuring, designing, cutting, sewing and fitting involved. I really enjoyed the illustration style, everything had a pattern. I thought that the main character, Pepper, was super cute. I recommend this book as a must buy.

5/5 ⭐

Utterly delightful book that can be enjoyed by readers from 3 to 13. Kraus offers Information about patterns that are intriguing and yet perfectly presented in a clear and concise way. As an educator, my mind is spinning with ideas on ways to incorporate this book into the classroom.

I wish there were more picture books like this one out there! Clothing construction is becoming a lost art for young people but A Pattern for Pepper helps a young girl pick a material pattern for a new dress to wear to tea with her grandmother. It playfully illustrates fabrics like herringbone, tartan plaid and dotted swiss giving just a little history about each fabric Pepper observes. After she picks the pattern the author shows the process of using a sewing pattern to create the dress. Great book to encourage textile arts or just for fun!

I thought this book was a 3 out of 5! The pictures were very well done but it felt like I was reading an outline that needed to be fleshed out. I feel like the age group targeted for this story might not understand the big pattern names or where they were made. I think it would make more since to describe the patterns more in colors and shapes then in what century they are from.

A Pattern for Pepper by Julie Kraulis is a truly lovely and educational book. The author's character, Pepper, learns about different fabrics and textiles. Throughout the book the different patterns are shown using colorful photos and accompanying text telling about where or how the fabric is made.

A Pattern for Pepper also shows how a tailor takes measurements to create sewing pattern pieces used to create a dress.

A Pattern for Pepper is a terrific book that will help show the basics of sewing and dressmaking.

Highly recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from Net Galley.

This is a picture book for older kids - the history of the fabrics and patterns will be over the heads of preschoolers, but children interested in sewing or with parents/grandparents who like to sew will have a blast with this. I liked the illustrations a lot.

While I enjoyed, as an adult, learning about all the different patterns and how they came to be, I felt the story was a tad boring. As one who reads to children on a daily basis in a school library, I could see them getting bored by this book, unfortunately. Illustrations are adorable.