As a child, Wanda Gibson cherished her mother’s advice: “Take three dresses … one to wash, one to wear, and one spare.” Growing up on Hope Vale Mission in Far North Queensland, her family treasured their annual holiday. They embarked on a two-day journey to a secluded beach, where they camped, cooked fresh fish over the fire, and savored moments together. Wanda’s poignant tale, beautifully illustrated with her paintings, captures the essence of family bonding, love for nature, and the joy found in life’s simple pleasures, epitomized by the significance of three cherished dresses.