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The Keeping Quilt Paperback – Picture Book, May 1, 2001

by Patricia Polacco (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 675 ratings
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"We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said. "It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russia dance around us at night.
And so it was. From 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.
In strongly moving pictures that are as heartwarming as they are real, patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith.
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    3 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    830L
  6. Dimensions
    10.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
  8. Publication date
    May 1, 2001
  9. ISBN-10
    9780689844478
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0689844478
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This 10th-anniversary edition of Polacco's family story about a quilt made from an immigrant Jewish family's clothing from their Russian homeland "adds a few squares to the original story with expanded text and art," noted PW. Ages 4-8. (May)
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Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter One of the most attractive and well-conceived picture books seen in recent years...It has a surprisingly emotional impact.

Booklist Useful for the sense of history it presents to young viewers (especially in discussions of geneaology), this tale also carries a warm message on the meaning of family...

School Library Journal Richly detailed charcoal drawings fill the pages of this beautifully conceived book...children will be fascinated by the various uses to which the quilt is put...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0689844476
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; Reprint edition (May 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780689844478
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689844478
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 830L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 675 ratings

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Patricia Polacco

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Born Patricia Ann Barber in Lansing, Michigan, to parents of Russian and Ukrainian descent on one side and Irish on the other, Patricia Polacco grew up in both California and Michigan. Her school year was spent in Oakland, California, and summers in her beloved Michigan. She describes her family members as marvelous storytellers. "My fondest memories are of sitting around a stove or open fire, eating apples and popping corn while listening to the old ones tell glorious stories about their homeland and the past. We are tenacious traditionalists and sentimentalists.... With each retelling our stories gain a little more Umph!"Studying in the United States and Australia, Patricia Polacco has earned an M.F.A. and a Ph. D. in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen exchange programs for writers and illustrators, Patricia Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects here in the U.S. that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs.The mother of a grown son and a daughter, Patricia Polacco currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Lincoln.

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my daughter in law who is having a baby is Jewish. i made a quilt for the baby and i tucked this book in with it. it was perfect accompaniment. the story is beautifully told...about family, traditions, and the circle of life. the quilt was made with clothing from the family members "basket of clothes". the quilt is then handed down through the generations...becoming a part of the important celebrations...from wedding canopies, to tablecloths for the sabbath dinner, to wrapping a new baby within it's love. the book was poignant...and i hope my quilt will be passed down through the generations as well as it surrounds her with love throughout the years..
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Linda J Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about family tradition!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
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After watching the author's video about this book on YouTube I just had to buy her book! The way she tells the story of growing up with this quilt and how she loved hearing the history of every piece of cloth making up the quilt...! Makes you feel good- now people are learning how to make their own family quilt so they can teach their kids their family history! 5 Stars! Linda Paul
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Love the Lake
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful and poignant
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015
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my daughter in law who is having a baby is Jewish. i made a quilt for the baby and i tucked this book in with it. it was perfect accompaniment. the story is beautifully told...about family, traditions, and the circle of life. the quilt was made with clothing from the family members "basket of clothes". the quilt is then handed down through the generations...becoming a part of the important celebrations...from wedding canopies, to tablecloths for the sabbath dinner, to wrapping a new baby within it's love. the book was poignant...and i hope my quilt will be passed down through the generations as well as it surrounds her with love throughout the years..
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful and poignant
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015
my daughter in law who is having a baby is Jewish. i made a quilt for the baby and i tucked this book in with it. it was perfect accompaniment. the story is beautifully told...about family, traditions, and the circle of life. the quilt was made with clothing from the family members "basket of clothes". the quilt is then handed down through the generations...becoming a part of the important celebrations...from wedding canopies, to tablecloths for the sabbath dinner, to wrapping a new baby within it's love. the book was poignant...and i hope my quilt will be passed down through the generations as well as it surrounds her with love throughout the years..
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Great Granny Free Bird
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet short story about Jewish customs.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021
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we loved learning more details about Jewish traditions. Kids love listening to the story and adults also enjoy reading learning.
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Lynne P Caldwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-warming story of a quilt passed through generations
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2003
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Patricia Polacco is one of the greatest storytellers of our generation. She has put down snippets of not only her life, but of her ancestors, into delightful stories that transcends all age groups. THE KEEPING QUILT is about Polacco's Great-Grandmother Anna, who immigrated to New York City. The only two things that she still owned from her native Russia were her dress and a babushka. Anna's mother eventually takes parts of her dress and babushka along with old clothes belonging to other relatives and makes a quilt that will remind everyone of their homeland. This quilt serves as a source of comfort and memories for future generations. This is another book that I bought my daughter for her birthday. She will read this book to her second graders perhaps inspiring a new generation to write down the memories of the past.
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Karyn T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Item arrived on time and in pristine condition
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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I bought this to share with my preschool class. Beautiful illustrations and lovely story about family and immigration. I like the way the drawings are black and white yet the items “passed down“ from immigrant grandmother are in color—our history and migration adds color to our lives!
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urbanmom
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story - crosses cultures and generations
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013
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I am not Russian or Jewish, but I certainly relate to this story, as does my 3 year old daughter. We love this story. It's heart- felt and touching, weaving in important messages about cultural heritage, our descendants, the future and our changing landscape. There was a hateful comment about this book not promoting Jewish culture because in the end she doesn't marry someone of the same faith, which I thought was not only a ridiculous notion, but also inaccurate to the story. Books and stories are for opening the mind, not for keep them closed.
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Laurel
5.0 out of 5 stars My Granddaughter's Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2014
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Since my granddaughter was 5, this has been one of her favorite books. It mirrors my family history, as my maternal grandmother came here when she was 7 from Yasi Rumania. I can use it as a direct connection for them to know their "long ago" family. Because of the 25th Anniversary Edition (we couldn't find our original copy and purchased the 25th) I may be taking my granddaughter on a road trip to see the original Keeping Quilt at the Mazza Museum in Findley, Ohio. That's how good it is!
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Barbara M. Lalevee
4.0 out of 5 stars The importance of Family quilts
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2008
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This is a beautiful family story which encompasses many generations of growing up, coming to America and watching how customs change as new experiences are learned. A favorite dress and shawl are made into a quilt by elders in the family after the clothing is outgrown. This quilt becomes a family heirloom and is used over and over again as a wedding canopy, as a tablecloth, a picnic spread, a wrap for new babies and I'm certain for many other usages. When something is made with love of things that have meaning for us, it becomes a very special gift. This book tenderly goes through the use of this particular quilt through many generations. A throughtfully written book to be cherished, as was the quilt.
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5.0 out of 5 stars wunderschön
Reviewed in Germany on December 28, 2014
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Ein wunderschön gestaltetes Buch, dass ich auch schon 3x verschenkt habe.
Es fordert ohne kitschig zu sein auf, unsere Wurzeln nie zu vergessen.
Eine Wertschätzung für jeden hangemachten Quilt!
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a Quilt Should be.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2014
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I loved it. I am fascinated by Quilts made from everyday fabrics, once worn as a favourite shirt or blouse, now preserved in a Quilt, so the happy memories associated with that fabric live on.

This book is a perfect example of that. About 6 generations of one family, Great Grandma Anna comes from Russia as a little girl. Her dress and Babushka are made into a Quilt when she outgrows them, along with fabrics from other family members. The Quilt is passed from generation to generation, preserving both the Quilt and the stories it hold, plus adding new stories to its life.

The illustrations certainly add to the story. The Quilt is shown in different settings, always in color against the black and white of the rest of each picture, standing out vividly.

A charming story of the importance of heritage and remembering the fabric of life, of your own family's story and how a Quilt can help do this. This story epotomises what Quilts mean to me.
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Adele Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2021
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A beautiful story, and an in depth insight into the family history. Lots of discussion about relationships, stories and feelings.
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Amanda Tozer
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2016
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Another great book that teaches family traditions over generations.
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