{"product_id":"the-keeping-quilt-the-original-classic-edition-hardcover","title":"The Keeping Quilt: The Original Classic Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia Polacco\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatricia Polacco\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Booksellers Association Pick of the Lists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAssociation of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCarnegie Medal Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow available again in its original classic edition in hardcover, this beloved and bestselling picture book tells the story of one family's history through the generations and the powerful bond of their love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We will make a quilt to help us always remember home,\" Anna's mother said. \"It will be like having the family in backhome Russia dance around us at night.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd so it was. A basket of old clothes, Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress, and an apron of Aunt Natasha's become The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn strongly moving illustrations that are as heartwarming as they are real, Patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family and the quilt's further story that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing Cup\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFiona's Lace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Trees of the Dancing Goats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBabushka's Doll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSticks and Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePalace of Books\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.4 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping Quilt\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759030796576,"sku":"9781665948043","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d64a79778fe27af0a32e0557fc88eefb.webp?v=1780141281","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-keeping-quilt-the-original-classic-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}