The Hundred Dresses

This Newbery Honor classic, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist, tells a tender story about kindness, acceptance, and standing up for what is right. It follows Wanda Petronski, a girl who faces teasing over her clothing, and her classmate Maddie, who learns an important lesson about courage and empathy when Wanda is unexpectedly removed from school. The story explores themes of bullying and the importance of speaking out.