Priya's Not-So-Perfect Brand-New Outfit

Fed up with her hand-me-down wardrobe, Priya saves up to buy a perfect, brand-new pavadai. But she quickly learns that new isn’t always better, and perfect doesn’t really exist in this funny and sweet picture book. | Fed up with her hand-me-down wardrobe that is filled with old, stained, and faded fabrics, Priya works hard to earn enough money to buy a new pavadai. When she finally gets it, it’s perfect—the colors are vibrant, and there is not a single rip or stain. But then . . . she spills, trips, splats, and more, making her brand-new outfit far from perfect. But with the help of her family, Priya realizes that old stains and faded fabrics hold fond memories and unforgettable stories. Maybe Priya’s perfect, brand-new outfit is not so perfect after all, and that’s what makes it—perfect. The energy, expression, and angst of Srividhya Venkat’s story is vividly brought to life by illustrator Vaishnavi Dukhande. A picture glossary of Tamil words with pronunciations and a hidden word activity complete this heartwarming picture book.