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allicatca's review against another edition
5.0
Truly an amazing book that I wish I could read with every child in the world that is older than 5-years-old and can therefore feel empathy. My 5-year-old son actually had tears in his eyes when we discussed poverty and how important it is to SEE beyond where we live in an affluent area of California. Beautiful colors and quilt patterns.
evermoreliterary's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my absolute favorite childhood reads. Every time the question comes up - "what is your favorite book you read as a child".. its THIS book. The illustrations, the story, the writing. Everything about it is beautiful and so incredibly meaningful. I had wanted to reread this for a long time and I am so glad that I did. I know this will be a book I read to my own children and hopefully continue the love of it through them.
harukku's review against another edition
5.0
I grew up with my mom reading this book to me very often when I was tucked into bed. The art is beautiful and so is the story. It teaches valuable lessons about not being greedy and finding joy in other's happiness. This is a book every parent should read to their children.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
The quilt maker's gift
Audio children's book about a woman who was a quilter. She made the prettiest ones of all.
Blue came from the ocean, white from snow, green/purple from flowers, other colors from sunsets.
Magic in her fingers....others say the quilts came from angels when they fell off their shoulders...
she also brought them to the homeless and she'd start a new one the next day. King is greedy not only having his birthday 2x a year but he wants everybody's gifts.
He wants to smile, he looks for a special item...she gives him a selection and choices....
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Audio children's book about a woman who was a quilter. She made the prettiest ones of all.
Blue came from the ocean, white from snow, green/purple from flowers, other colors from sunsets.
Magic in her fingers....others say the quilts came from angels when they fell off their shoulders...
she also brought them to the homeless and she'd start a new one the next day. King is greedy not only having his birthday 2x a year but he wants everybody's gifts.
He wants to smile, he looks for a special item...she gives him a selection and choices....
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
liliya_klein's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeous illustrations and beautiful story. This is a good book to read with pre-schoolers (lots of things to draw the eye and a good moral lesson in the story).
ameliabedeliagoesonline's review against another edition
5.0
The artwork is lovely and the message about a spirit of giving is kind.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
3.0
For: quilt/folk tale fans; readers looking for a book about the importance of giving.
Possible red flags: depictions of poverty; characters in peril; a little long.
Possible red flags: depictions of poverty; characters in peril; a little long.
librarianryan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.0
This book may be a little long, but the story is heartfelt. It is about a selfish king who wants presents and gifts from everybody. The one present he can’t have is a quilt from the lady in the mountains. She only makes quilts for people who can’t afford them. She tells the king give of yourself and I will make you a quilt. The king will not do this. Instead, he punishes the old lady and in turn just punishes himself. This book does have a happy ending and is simply lovely. The illustrations are classic, and so is the story. I see this book being handed down from “maker to “maker as they share the love conjunctions.