Trendy Trouble The Large Family

Shall we make some stickers when we get home, Laura?

Hm... Oh, OK.

That's Susan Special. She's the trendiest girl in school.

Isn't her spotty backpack the coolest thing ever?

I think she looks pretty.

Sort of different.

She's new this term, and every day

she shows up with something super-nifty.

And Susan knows all about the latest fashions.

Bye, Laura! Have a great weekend.

Bye, Susan! You too.

Oh... I wish I was like her. Everything she has is amazing.

Her flashing pen, her pink, fluffy scarf.

Even her shoes have cool, trendy toes.

LUCY GURGLES

Yes, Lucy. Those shiny new shoes are really fancy!

Oh! Sorry, Sheena.

These buggies are nippy little things! >

Maybe a few driving lessons wouldn't go amiss, Linda.

Oh, my! That's quite a snazzy outfit you've got there.

Oh, this? It's just a little something I've picked up.

After all, we all have to keep up with the latest trends, don't we?

Ow! Well, really!

Some people don't know how to handle their children!

Well, Lucy, I may not be able to afford a new outfit

but I'm sure I can find some bits and bobs to spruce up my look.

..and Susan says bangles are the next big thing.

What do you think, Dad?

-Mm?

-Do you like them?

Very nice, dear! I'm sure they'll create quite a stir.

Susan says these are the latest craze.

I think "crazy" is the word!

Woolly hats don't seem the most comfortable for a hot, sunny day!

Dad(!) It's not about comfort, it's about having style!

-Want to make those stickers now, Laura?

-Maybe later, Luke.

OK. I'm going to make some anyway.

Susan says she loves hats.

I'm sure she'll be surprised by that little number, poppet!

Whoo-oo! Hello! >

We're back!

-May, my!

-They're lovely, Lucy!

Pretty Snazzy, Luce!

Guess what, Mum? Susan Special has this amazing spotty backpack. And...

Oh, please! Susan, Susan, Susan! That's all we ever hear!

Hm...

Da-da! What do you think, Lucy?

Uh-oh...

Mum, can I go into town with Dad and Luke?

I want to buy some spotty hairbands.

Susan says spots are in this summer.

Yes, dear, but don't go spending all your pocket money.

I won't.

You're not going to wear that outside, are you, Mum?

What, this old thing? Granny gave it me ages ago.

What do you think?

Sorry, Mum, but I don't think it's quite your style.

You sort of look like a bumblebee.

Oh, no, Lucy!

I think hats just land us in trouble.

This is perfect.

Look, Dad!

Quite cool!

Hm.

That's it, Laura. I think it's time we were heading home.

Oh, oh! Wait, Dad!

Look! They're just like the ones Susan has!

All sparkly. Susan says sparkles are what trendy's all about.

But...what's wrong with your pencil case?

That old thing isn't trendy at all. It's old and tatty.

-Oh...

-You can have it if you like.

Oh!

Dad, Dad, quick!

Oh, wow! Isn't her dress fantastic?

I think she likes you!

Do you think so, Luke? I hope so.

Hm.

Want to make some clay shapes with me?

< Maybe later. I want to try on my new things first.

Spare me from having to search for spotty knick-knacks ever again!

I'm off to read the paper. So no more fashion tips, please!

Why the frown, Luke?

Laura was far more fun before she started copying Susan Special.

Now she's too busy to make clay shapes and stuff.

It's normal for a little girl like Laura to want to have style.

Yes, but it's not her style, it's Susan Special's!

You may be right there, Luke, you just may be right.

What are you doing, Mum?

Well, I decided to add some zip to my outfit.

How's this for a little sparkle?

But I think you're already sparkly, Mum!

Aw, thanks for the vote of confidence, Luke.

Why not get the clay and WE'LL make some shapes?

All right! I'll be right back!

Oh, my! Aren't WE looking fancy!

Thanks, Mum. But wait till you see the best part.

It's exactly the same as Susan's!

I can't wait to show everyone at school!

Isn't it great?

Susan!

Susan! Come and see this!

See? It's just like yours!

So it is. That's great, Laura.

I know. Now our pencil cases match, would you like to sit together?

Yes! I'd like that very much!

Mum, look at this.

It's the same dress Susan was wearing.

Can I have one just like it? Please?

It's very pretty, dear, but we can't afford to buy you a new dress.

Maybe I can rustle up some pieces of material and make you one instead.

Thanks, Mum, you're the best.

..and Susan asked me to sit with her cos our pencil cases matched.

And we're wearing the same extra-special thing

for non-uniform day on Friday.

So that's what they call fashionable these days, is it?

There! Finished!

It's trendy, terrific and I love it!

Thanks, Mum!

For our swimming trip tomorrow, we'll meet in the playground at 10am,

and take the bus into town.

EXCITED CHATTER

Hello, Laura. Why don't you come in and take a seat?

Hey, Laura! Over here!

SHE SOBS

Oh, Laura, what's the matter?

Seems like trendy-terrific turned out to be more like trendy-trouble.

Oh, dear. poor Laura.

Laura has decided to copy someone else's style

of super-trendiness instead.

Not again, Laura!

This time, I'm going to copy ME!

Huh?

-The best way to be ultra-cool and trendy is...

-Just be yourself!

Isn't that amazing? Just be me.

Well, it sounds like you've solved things, dear! Good for you!

I'm going to start by wearing the most Laura-like outfit

I can find for the swimming trip tomorrow.

Huh?!

Thanks for the clay shape, Luke. It makes a lovely brooch.

-You look fantastic!

-Those beads are amazing!

-I

-love your new look!

It's unique, like Laura. Not just anyone can wear this look!

Yes, this dress sort of says, "Look at me, I'm Laura Large!"

It certainly does, Luke. Your sister looks terrifically trendy.

Come on, Laura, let's sit together on the bus.

There's our Laura. Regular little trendsetter.

Following her own sense of style at last!

Which gives me an idea...

Huh!

Well, really! There's no accounting for taste!

Wow! Terrifically trendy!

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