# The Keeping Quilt: The Original Classic Edition - Hardcover

by **Patricia Polacco** (Author), **Patricia Polacco** (Illustrator)

**American Booksellers Association Pick of the Lists**  
**Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Book Award**  
**Carnegie Medal Honor Book**

Now 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.

_"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."_

And 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.

In 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.

### Author Biography

Patricia 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 _The Keeping Quilt_, _The Blessing Cup_, _Fiona's Lace_, _The Trees of the Dancing Goats_, _Babushka's Doll_, _My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother_, _Sticks and Stones_, and _Palace of Books_. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.4 x 11 IN

**Publication Date:** February 20, 2024

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Keeping Quilt

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4.4

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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