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The Keeping Quilt
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The Keeping Quilt (1988) (edit title/settings)

by Patricia Polacco (Author) (edit contributors)

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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... read more

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Anna is a little girl in Russia who then immigrates to the United States with her family. She at first has trouble adjusting, but learns. In order to remember home, her family makes her a quilt. This quilt is passed down through the generations to be used for babies and weddings. Traditions... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Anna is a little girl in Russia who then immigrates to the United States with her family. She at first has trouble adjusting, but learns. In order to remember home, her family makes her a quilt. This quilt is passed down through the generations to be used for babies and weddings. Traditions that keep are revealed as well as changes in culture.

Characters edit see section history

  • Anna: A little girl who is given a beautiful quilt that becomes a family keepsake.
  • Patricia Polacco: The author--also inherited the quilt.
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  • “Anna's old dress and babusha, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress, an apron of Aunt Natasha's. We will make a quilt to help us remember home.”

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First Sentence edit see section history

When my Great-Gramma Anna came to America, she wore the same thick overcoat and big boots she had worn for farm work.

Glossary edit see section history

  • huppah: A canopy for a wedding.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 329 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Followed by Joyful Noise.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Patricia Polacco (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 0671649639
Page Count: 32

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

A beautiful read aloud for families

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