The Quilt Story

By Tony Johnston, Tomie dePaola (illustrator),

Book cover of The Quilt Story

Book description

After a move to a new home, comfort comes from a surprising place.

Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Generations later, another young girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure…

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1 author picked The Quilt Story as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love the storyline of this book, the rhythm in the words, and the beautiful illustrations that remind me of American folk art paintings. It’s a delight to read aloud to my children, and it’s easy for them and for me to empathize with the main characters as they have to move and adapt to a new life.

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