Marla

By: Huckerby, A.

Marla

By A. Huckerby

Seven-year-old Marla isn't like the other girls her age. While they giggle and play, Marla notices things. She sees how a hem should fall, how a ribbon should sit, how a dress could be, with just one small change, absolutely perfect.

So when her mother tells her to put on old clothes for a trip into town, Marla does what Marla always does: she follows her own instincts. Dressed in her very best, she accompanies her mother through the shops until they reach the one place she loves above all others, the sewing supply store, with its racks of fabric and its beautiful window display.

There, before a mannequin wearing a lovely dress, Marla does something no one expects. She reaches into her handbag, pulls out the delicate piece of tatting she has been working on, and begins to pin it to the neckline, improving the design with the confident eye of a true artist. When she steps back to admire her work, a burst of applause erupts behind her.

Because someone has been watching. Someone who recognizes a kindred spirit.

Marla is a heartwarming tale of a gifted child who knows exactly who she is and exactly what she wants to become and of the unexpected friendship and bright future that follow when that gift is finally seen. Set in a charming, nostalgic world of fabric shops and fashion dreams, this delightful story celebrates creativity, self-belief, and the magic that happens when a child is encouraged to follow her passion.

Perfect for young readers and for anyone who has ever dared to dream a little bigger than expected.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HNSHQ9YP
• ISBN13: 9798182931588
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Write Publishers
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2