Why read The Keeping Quilt?

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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…

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1 author picked The Keeping Quilt as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Valériane Leblond

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This beautiful picture book reads like a swirling dance. I have loved following the women of this family through generations, seeing how they keep traditions alive, and living with their time as well. The people and places are drawn in a sepia tone while the quilt is painted in bright colors, which is aesthetically very pleasing to me and helps put the focus on what transcends generations.

I also love a children's book that doesn’t patronize children, can deal with more difficult matters (like illness and death…), and is hopeful without overdoing it.

From Valériane's list on The best children’s books about quilts.