Gareth is a fashion designer who designs and makes wonderful creations for animals of all kinds.
He's so famous his clients travel from afar to be dressed in his unique outfits.
One such client is an upper class possum who wants a fabulous dress to give her daughter to wear at her birthday party.
Gareth is inspired and delivers something amazing.
It's something the mother possum loves, but Gareth discovers the possum daughter would prefer something different. And so Gareth designs a whole new outfit which delights the possum daughter, and surprises everyone else. As you'll see, the original designer dress doesn't go to waste though.
In her debut picture book, Kelly Brodie-Brown's wonderful rhyming text shares a warmly appealing story with a valuable message for young and old. Read it aloud to get the full effect of the rhyme and larger than life personalities. The gorgeous illustrations by the multi-talented Natasha Carty help the characters shine. They're packed with details to pore over.
This is a tale of finding and celebrating your individuality, and not being forced to convene to expectations. The Style Secrets of Gareth McGreen has something for everyone.
Title: The Style Secrets of Gareth McGreen
Author: Kelly Brodie-Brown
Illustrator: Natasha Carty
Publisher: Scholastic Australia, $ 26.99
Publication Date: August 2025
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781761527043
For ages: 5+
Type: Picture Book
