Matchy Matchy

by Erin McGill

Maria always matches, but Maria doesn’t want to be so matchy matchy. One day she mixes it up in this colorful and quirky picture book
 
Thanks to Mom, everything about Maria matches—her clothes, her socks, her underwear, her backpack, and her lunchbox. Maria even matches the dog, the duvet, and the doilies. But Maria doesn’t want to be so matchy matchy. She wants to mix it up! Feathers and fringe! Pom-poms and plaid! Spikes and spots! Leopard and lace! Tie-dye and tutus! One day she does just that and asserts her very own unique style

Genres: Picture Books, Juvenile, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Dalila Guzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful and fun book that teaches young readers about the importance of patterns, comparison, and creativity. The story follows two characters who have a love for matching everything—clothes, objects, and even the environments they encounter. The colorful, playful illustrations bring the concept of matching to life, making it engaging and interactive for children. While focusing on patterns and similarities, the book also celebrates individuality and the joy of creativity. This is a great read for teaching kids about patterns, coordination, and how our differences can make the world even more interesting.

[Susan Keatley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin McGill tells a wonderful tale of Maria, who, by rebelling against constant matching, has a chance to show her true self to her mom. Erin uses a universal childhood experience - getting dressed - to show another universal childhood experience - showing our true selves to our parents. In the process, Maria’s mom learns more about her little girl, and even changes a bit herself. We leave the book feeling Maria is stronger after facing this challenge, and confident she’ll go on to fight for more freedom of expression!

[Lauri Meyers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just call me matchy matchy, because I always match. “My mom picks out my clothes and makes everything match.” She wants to be less matchy and rebels. Mara asserts herself and convinces mom. This is a serious issue which triggered the terrible memory of my sister making me shop for hours for socks that exactly matched my sweater.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A preschool and up book about a young girl whose mother feels she always has to match her clothing and assessories but the young girl doesn't want to match. She wants her own style. Can they find a compromise? Cute ending.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maria rebels against being always so well matched.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. Recommended for independently minded fashion plates ages 4-6.

[Annese · Rating 3 out of 5]

My childhood. LOL!

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moms who have a hard time being flexible with their kids' wardrobe choices will have met their *match* with this one.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Mom? Amazing." I loved this.