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McKissack, Patricia C.

Stitchin' and Pullin': A Gee's Bend Quilt

48 pp. | Random | October, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-375-83163-8 $17.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-375-93163-5 $20.99

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera. Baby Girl is learning to quilt. She finds "the heart" of her quilt in the colors, fabrics, and, especially, the stories of women who gather to sew and sing and talk. Rich naïf-style paintings in warm, deep hues bring the writing to life, reflecting its tone and spirit. An informative introduction and an author's note round out the book.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2008