His mother, teacher, and principal have a hard time trying to convince Thomas to wear his snowsuit.

"In Clothing Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected clothing through time. An infographic highlights a period of fashion and an activity encourages deeper inquiry. Clothing Then and Now also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"-- Provided by publisher.

Zoe wonders what kind of day she will have as she prepares to get dressed on Saturday--the only day of the week on which she can decide for herself what to wear.

George the giant, known for wearing his old patched clothes, finally buys new ones, but then gives them away to some needy animals.

See what others miss, and find your fashion bliss! With a ship here and a tuck there, you can turn common thrift-store items--such as sweaters, curtains, and jeans--into sassy, stylish originals --P. [4] of Cover.

More than just a pair of days, a weekend is also a state of mind-a feeling of relaxation and freedom to immerse ourselves fully in a favorite activity. In Weekend Sewing, designer Heather Ross presents creative projects for clothing, accessories, and home items that can be made in a weekend or less. Some, like the Quick Garden Gloves and Ruby's Bloomers, take a few hours; others, like the Weekend-Away Travel Bag and Trapeze Sundress, require a day...

Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald demonstrates a variety of techniques to mend damaged clothing in a sustainable manner.

Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.