I really love how Patricia Polacco includes personal narratives into her picture books. This book shows how her generation has passed down a beautiful quilt and someday, her own children will have the quilt as well.
I think this book is probably more moving for teachers than it is younger students. It may be fun to read with your own children so you could talk about what type of traditions your own family holds.
The illustrations are so interesting, because throughout the whole book, the only thing that is in color is the quilt. Everything else is black and white, therefore, the quilt truly stands out and the reader is able to understand the beauty and importance for the quilt in Patricia’s family.
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