The Spectacular Suit

Ages 5 And Up, Grades P to 2

A buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and dressing to suit yourself!It’s almost Frankie’s birthday and everything is ready — except for something to wear. All of her party dresses feel wrong. Her family tries to help, but it’s no good.What Frankie longs for is a suit. A spectacular suit … Can Frankie find the outfit of her dreams?The perfect gift for birthday parties, crafters, and children who don’t identify with traditional gender rolesWonderful conversation starter for teachers and librarians to explore gender and identity with age-relevant material from #ownvoice creatorsWould suit fans of Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love and When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita

About the Author

Kat Patrick recently realised they never actually grew up, and so they've been trying to make a living as a writer ever since. Originally from the UK, they have written their way around the world, and after stints in New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, Paris and Patagonia, are now based in Glasgow.Hayley Wells is an illustrator based in the United Kingdom. They enjoy making stories that are joyful and gritty in equal measure, often taking inspiration from nature, politics, and cats.