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Patricia Polacco: The Keeping Quilt

 
By Patricia Polacco

Recommended for ages 4-8

This is a heart-warming story of the strong bonds of love within a family. Beginning with the immigration of Great-Gramma Anna from Russia, 'The Keeping Quilt' traces the lives and changes of the author's family. Anna's dress and babushka, her only reminders of her homeland, become too small.

Her mother transforms them, along with Uncle's shirt, and Aunt's old apron and nightdress, into a quilt. This quilt 'will be like having the family in back-home Russia dance around us at night', according to Anna's mother.

The quilt accompanies Anna throughout her adulthood, and welcomes her daughter Carle to the world. Likewise, Carle becomes the quilt's caretaker over time, and welcomes her daughter with it. Some things change from generation to generation, but the quilt is always a symbol of the love and faith that bind this family.

The passing of loved ones is addressed with sensitivity, too, as the surviving family members strengthen their dedication to each other despite their loss.

'The Keeping Quilt' is a heartwarming story with gorgeous illustrations. It is a wonderful lesson in the timelessness of family, faith and tradition.

Patricia Polacco

By Patricia Polacco
Reviewed by Catie Gosselin of WomanLinks.com
 

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