There is so much to love in this colourful and uniquely illustrated story. The dedication reads 'For absolutely everyone - including my younger self' - Kat Patrick. 
This is a well-paced story about inclusion and acceptance - both of ourselves and others.
Frankie has a big birthday party coming up, and they want a very special suit but they don't know how to ask for it. Luckily for Frankie their mother and siblings know just how to grant Frankie's secret wish. We follow Frankie through their self doubt all the way to wearing the spectacular suit to the party which is a huge success.
This is an unusual story in that we get a glimpse of Frankie's inner world and her worry about how to be herself. This is a fabulous story to explore conversations around gender identity and self.

'Miss Understood' is a masterclass in rhythm and rhyme. It romps along, full of puns and funny illustrations. This fractured fairytale takes the reader on the journey of a misunderstood wolf and the consequences of gossip. This book would make a useful lead in to class discussions around looking for an alternative point of view, different perspectives of the same story and empathy.

For me I'd have liked a more obvious resolution for our wolf and the pigs. It is indicated in the illustrations that she is looking for a friend and another traditionally misaligned character (a skunk!) looks like a possible new friend for her, however this lends itself to further discussion and predictions from the reader. Maybe there is another book coming?

The illustrations have a textural, almost nostalgic quality that is complemented by the matt paper stock. The book's designer Hannah Janzen has delivered an outstanding reader experience.