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The Quilt Story


The Quilt Story

Written by Tony Johnston & Pictures by Tomie deploy

Summary: This book is about two girls who live in different eras of history, but are connected by the same quilt. The quilt was made by Abigail's mom and it had beautiful patchwork of shooting stars and Abigail's name on it. The little girl loved the quilt and did everything with it: tea parties, star gazing, and napping. It was always a comfort for her. One day, Abigail's family had to move and the quilt came with them. Her family built a cabin in the woods for the family and rocking horse for Abigail, but it was no use, she missed home and was sad. Everything seemed different and new; everything, that is, except the quilt. Abigail's mother wrapped her in the quilt and she felt at home again.
When the quilt was old and well-loved, Abigail put it in the attic of her home and mice, raccoons, and cats began to also find comfort on the quilt for years. That is, until one day when another little girl found the quilt in the attic. She asked her mother to sew up the parts of the quilt that had been worn out and when it was finished, it brought just as much joy to her as it did to Abigail. This little girl's family also decides to make a move and when they do, the little girl begins to miss her old home. To comfort her, her mother wraps her in the quilt and she feels at home again.

Review: This is a beautiful story about how old things can bring comfort in hard or distressing times. For the two girls in the story it was a quilt that they had grown to love. It reminded them of one and made their situations better. This is a good message for children to hear and understand because moving or having a hard time is inevitable in life. I would recommend this book for read alouds and 1st-2nd grade independent reading.

To order your own copy: https://www.amazon.com/Quilt-Story-Tony-Johnston/dp/0698113683

-The Green Eyed Reader
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