In “Ella Sarah Gets Dressed” a young girl stands in front of her wardrobe to select her attire and makes her OWN fashion statement. Elegant in its simplicity, this perfect picture book uses a “variety of printmaking techniques.” Cheerful, bold colors outlined in white emphasize Ella Sarah"s freedom and confidence. From School Library Journal PreSchool-K-In typical toddler fashion, Ella Sarah has her own ideas about what she should wear and persists in her choices despite her family"s suggestions. 'Her father said, 'That outfit is too fancy. Why don"t you wear your yellow T-shirt with white shorts, and your tennis shoes?"' Ella Sarah replies with what becomes her refrain. 'I want to wear my pink polka-dot pants, my dress with orange-and-green flowers, my purple-and-blue striped socks, my yellow shoes, and my red hat!' At the end, her equally 'well-dressed' friends arrive for a tea party. The larger-than-life family members tower over Ella Sarah, with only their torsos and legs showing. The exuberant illustrations, 'created using a variety of printmaking techniques,' dance and tumble across the pages, adding emotion to her refrain. The vibrant yellows, oranges, pinks, and purples work together surprisingly well-Ella Sarah doesn"t look as shocking as one would imagine. This should be a hit at storytime or for one-on-one sharing. Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.