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May 12, 1988 | ISBN 9780394898612 | 3-7 years Buy
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May 12, 1988 | ISBN 9780394898612 | 3-7 years
“A fresh and moving story of a mother’s dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna’s mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel’s pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil.”–(starred review) Booklist
Harriet Ziefert is the author of hundreds of children’s books and the publisher of Blue Apple Books in Maplewood, New Jersey. Her books include the bestelling Sleepy Dog in the Step Into Reading series and the acclaimed A New Coat for… More about Harriet Ziefert
ALA Notable Children’s Books WINNER 1986
Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice WINNER 1986
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