What Should I Wear Now? - (Mixed-Up Fashion) by Jana Sedlackova (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A funny little book for funny little fashionistas about choosing the right clothes and accessories for different events and occasions.

Thirteen silly characters have gotten their clothes and equipment all mixed up for various events and occasions, causing them all sorts of trouble. Young readers are encouraged to pick out the correct clothing and equipment for each occasion, making for a fun, zany, and interactive experience. To save the day, kids will help the following characters in crazy outfits find the proper attire:

1. People dressed in regal period costumes to go to the theater


2. A woman wearing a wedding dress while playing tennis


3. A couple in snorkeling gear attending a wedding


4. A couple dressed like rodeo cowboys at a fancy restaurant


5. An office worker in her work clothes attending Carnival


6. A woman in a fancy ball gown playing soccer


7. Kids still in their pajamas in the classroom


8. A guy fully decked out in winter gear lying in bed


9. A girl in a tennis outfit on a dirty farm


10. A painter covered in paint and hiking in the rain


11. A woman in a fancy dress figure skating


12. A man dressed as a mermaid while swimming


13. A man in a nice suit getting his paints everywhere while painting

With these wacky and colorful illustrations depicting funny situations and crazily dressed people, kids will be drawn into various scenes and encouraged to help the zany characters pick the right clothing and accessories for each event. Along the way, they will learn about appropriate attire for different occasions. Silly questions such as, "Is it okay to go to school in pajamas?" and "What is it like to play soccer in slippers?" are explored, adding a fun and lightly educational aspect to the book, which offers an interactive experience that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

This book is perfect for young readers aged 3-5 who enjoy funny situations and are interested in fashion, clothing, and what we wear in different circumstances. Equally suitable for a parent looking for a fun activity to share with their child or a teacher seeking a unique way to teach about professions, this book offers an opportunity for children to learn about different types of clothing, accessories, and events while also improving their decision-making skills. The colorful and engaging illustrations will captivate children immediately, making this book a great addition to any young reader's collection.

Review Quotes

Selected for the CBC Winter 2024 Showcase: Boredom Busters

Selected for the CBC's 2023 September Hot Off The Press Reading List

"This is such a hilarious book as the characters get into some difficulties with their clothing! The illustrations make it really funny, and every page is full of hilarious scenes." --Luminous Libro

"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

"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 fun to read with your child; you both may just dissolve into giggles." --Kids Read the World, IG

About the Author

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.