The Wedding Dress: A Funny and Heartfelt Story About Childhood, Love, Friendship, and Big Feelings Kids Picture Book Ages 4-8

By: Stetsyuk, Alina

A Sweet and Funny Story About Childhood Crushes, Big Feelings, and Learning to Communicate

Ann is only seven, but she knows one thing for sure-she wants to marry Michael, her best friend from camp. She's picked a wedding dress, chosen baby names, and planned everything... except asking Michael how he feels about it.

Michael likes Ann too, but he's not quite ready for wedding bells-especially when the planning turns into an argument! Can two kids with big imaginations (and even bigger emotions) figure out how to listen, compromise, and stay friends?

The Wedding Dress is a laugh-out-loud and emotionally insightful picture book that helps children explore feelings, communication, boundaries, and the early building blocks of relationships in a way that is age-appropriate, thoughtful, and fun.

���� Perfect for children ages 4-8, this story helps kids:

Understand and express complex emotions like love and frustrationPractice listening and compromise in friendshipsNavigate early social relationships with kindness and empathyLearn that it's okay to disagree-and that friendship always comes first

With relatable characters, lively dialogue, and a warm resolution, The Wedding Dress is a unique tool for opening conversations about emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and growing up at your own pace.

Great for bedtime, classrooms, or therapy settings, this story includes bonus parent-child reflection questions to encourage healthy discussions about emotions, friendships, and boundaries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1806890305
• ISBN13: 9781806890309
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Stetsyuk Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3