Paula's Patches
Paula's Patches
Paula's Patches
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Description
Description
Problem-solver Paula patches her pants--and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse. Oh, no! While at school, Paula's pants catch on a bush that rips a large hole in her pants. She tries everything to hide the hole from her classmates, only to find out that they, too, have leaky lunchboxes, spaghetti stains, and hand-me-down backpacks. Nothing some colorful patches can't fix! Children will follow Paula as she feels embarrassed about her torn pants, curious about patches, and excited for a possible solution that helps both her and her classmates. Paula's Patches can be used as a starting point for discussions of consumerism, throwaway culture, and fast fashion. At the back of the book, a section provides activities for children, including how to make their own patches, no-sew bookmarks, and fabric pouches.
About the Author
About the Author
Gabriella Aldeman is a Panamanian American author. She writes picture books in hopes that more children become readers and that all readers feel seen. She is also a professional translator and holds degrees from Georgetown University and the College of William and Mary.
Gabriella lives in Fairfax, Virginia, with her partner and two children.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Aldeman's sweet, relatable book and lovable protagonist Paula will inspire empathy and creative problem solving in even the youngest readers. A great book for home, school, or library, it even has back matter with easy projects for budding sewers!"--Alliah L. Agostini, author of Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince and the award-winning The Juneteenth Story
"A sweet, heartwarming story that touches on a range of big feelings--embarrassment, struggle, ingenuity, and finally pride. Engaging text and vibrant illustrations make this a perfect addition to any library."--Debra Kempf Shumaker, author of Tell Someone, Freaky Funky Fish, and Peculiar Primates
"Paula's Patches?is heartfelt tale of solving a dilemma through creativity and positivity. An inspiring take on a relatable experience for many young readers."--Karina Nicole González, author of the award-winning The Coquíes Still Sing
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub date:
2023-07-11
Length:
32 pages
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