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The Quiltmaker's Gift (Hardcover) (Hardcover)
by Jeff Brumbeau
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Sharing, Quilt, Picture books, Ages 4-8, Children's book |
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A useful book for teaching values or for quilt units. |
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Author: Jeff Brumbeau
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pub. in: March, 2001
ISBN: 0439309107
Pages: 56
Measurements: 10.3 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00098
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There once lived an unhappy king who never smiled. He owned all the prettiest things in the world, but still felt that he never had enough. He found out that on top of the mountain, there lived a very old quiltmaker. Her quilts were so beautiful that it was said she had magic in her fingers. She never sold her quilts, but brought them down to the village at night and gave them away to the poor, needy and homeless. The king insisted that the quiltmaker sew him a quilt, but she refused. He ordered her to begin, but she told him that she would make him a quilt only if he gave away all his treasures. He was too selfish to give anything away and tried to force the quiltmaker to sew for him by chaining her in a bear cave and stranding her on a small island. But his plans didn't work. Finally, he was so desperate to have one of her beautiful quilts that he agreed to her deal. Each time he gave away a treasure, she promised she would sew another piece into his quilt. It took the king an entire day to decide to give away something and then he only could part with a marble. The little boy he gave it to smile so happily that the king felt good and quickly went into the castle to get more items to give away. As the days went by, the king gave everything away and a funny thing began to happen, he began to smile. Just as she promised, the quiltmaker finished his quilt. At first, the king did not want to take it. "I am not poor. I may look poor, but in truth my heart is full to bursting, filled with memories of all the happiness I've given and received. I'm the richest man I know." But then he and the quiltmaker decide to work together, she sewing and he delivering quilts to all those in need.....
This is a lovely, gentle story with a simple message of caring and sharing, all youngsters will understand. As children watch this sad and dour king begin to smile and become happy, they will see that the real joy in life is in giving to and helping others. Jeff Brumbeau's enchanting tale is only outdown by Gail de Marcken's vibrant, expressive artwork. Children will be entranced as they study these stunning, detailed illustrations that almost spill off the pages, looking for story clues and the hundreds of hidden quilting patterns. Together, they have created an award winning picture book that is sure to become a classic in the future. The Quiltmaker's Gift is a story your kids will want to read again and again and a MUST for all home libraries.
Target readers:
Kids aged 4-8
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Author, Jeff Brumbeau, lives in Chicago and Taos with his wife, Marcia, and their cats, Lou the Alley Cat and Sam the Persian. His first children's book, The Man-in-the-Moon in Love, whimsically explores the power of friendship and the value of creative problem solving.
Illustrator, Gail de Marcken, loves playing with fabrics as well as watercolors. She spends leisurely summers in the woods near Ely, Minnesota, and adventurous winters elsewhere in the world with her Peace Corps husband, Baudouin. Her first children's book, Born to Pull, was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award and winner of a Benjamin Franklin award.
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The Quiltmaker's Gift celebrates the quilting tradition, the value of generosity, and the spirit of community in a beautiful and touching fable for our times. This richly illustrated picture book celebrates the joy of giving and gently emphasizes the age-old truth that material wealth does not necessarily buy happiness. The Quiltmaker's Gift is a heartwarming children's fable, a celebration of quilters and quilting, and a challenging adult parable all wrapped into one.
A wise and generous quiltmaker, with magic in her fingers and love for humanity in her heart, sews the most beautiful quilts in the world-and gives each one away for free to a needy recipient. A greedy king, his castle overflowing with riches and treasures, never smiles-and yearns for the one thing that will bring him laughter and happiness. As the story unfolds, the reader watches the king learn the most valuable lesson of his life. Under the quiltmaker's guidance, the king is transformed as he gives away his precious things all around the world. He learns the true meaning of happiness by bringing joy to the lives of others. He finally begins to smile.
This charming fable is brought to stunning visual life by the beautiful bursting illustrations, which leap off every page of the book. The artist's years working for the Peace Corps are richly reflected in her art work, showing characters and adventures in all the colors of the world-as rich and varied as the crazy quilts made by the quiltmaker. Each page also highlights a different traditional quilt block pattern, the name of which relates to the unfolding story. Hundreds of subtle messages and intriguing substories are embedded in the art, inviting new discoveries reading after reading.
The reverse side of the book jacket features a dramatic puzzle poster showing the king's amazing collection of stuff. Gail de Marcken has pictured 250 different quilt block names among the treasure trove.
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Dale A. Blanchard (MSL quote), Ohio USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
I'm not surprised to find this book listed as a Children's Book - who else is supposed to enjoy beautiful illustrated fables?
The answer, of course, is the grown-up who reads it aloud. The detailed illustrations in this book will fascinate the fortunate child who hears the tale. The fortunate adult reader and the child will enjoy following this story about an unhappy king, laden with "things" he thought would make him happy.
A classic consumer, he "gets" more and more - his closets and rooms are burdened with beautiful treasures that bring him little joy. He thinks the only thing he doesn't have - one of the quiltmaker's quilts - will bring him that elusive happiness. But she only gives to the poor - despite his threats and angry attempts to show her who has the power - she will not give him a quilt.
She tells him how he can get that quilt - the answer of course is simple, once he figures it out.
A wonderful gift for that person you know who always gives (s/he might like reading it to children or grandchildren) or the quilt-lover on your list. The colorful quilt patterns shown and named inside the front and back covers, and inside the dust jacket (!) are fantastic.
Like Old Turtle, this is a beautifully illustrated book with rich layers to be enjoyed by children and adults, year after year. |
Mary Bondo (MSL quote), Jackson, MI United States
<2006-12-30 00:00>
If you are a quilter, or even if you aren't, this is a beautiful book about the value of giving. The book is well-written, if not very subtle. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the tie in to quilts makes for an interesting story.
My children, age 7 and 9, both love this book just to look through and read to themselves. I like to look through and match up the quilting patterns. - Oh, an added extra is a search and find in the middle ... younger kids will love this.
For quilters, there is a tie in with fabric still available in some stores and you can make a quilt to go with the story line. Altogether, a keeper. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
My children love this book. the story is about a king that collects beautiful things and demands a blanket from a mountain woman who makes amazing quilts but she refuses...she only gives her handmade quilts for those in need. The king is not considered a needy person. He demands a quilt and even though he tries to do mean things to her like leave her in a bear's cave to get his way, but she always comes out with a new friend because she has helped those she was left with. She finally tells him to give away all his things to get a quilt. For every item he gives away she'll sew another square. It has a great moral about helping those in need. The ending is great! The book has inspired my children to help make baby blankets for newborns in need as a Christmas service project. We plan on sending the books to all our relatives on our Christmas list while donating blankets in their honor. If you're looking for the perfect book for someone with a caring heart....this is it! Also perfect for the quiltmaker in your life. |
Colleen Lafata (MSL quote), Michigan
<2006-12-30 00:00>
Though my children are grown, I still enjoy browsing the children's book section of the local bookstore. I was drawn to remove The Quiltmakers Gift from its resting place on the shelf because of the beautifully rendered, inviting illustrations on its cover. And what a pleasant surprise when I opened the book to find a wealth of the same along with a most touching and tenderly written story about a king living in unhappy greed amongst the finest of splendor. Yet this same greed allows his path to cross with that of a loving, giving soul who has the gift to help the king learn how to find his own happiness. It is apparent that both author and illustrator have a deep understanding of the gift of giving, and have given us a wonderful story to share with our loved ones. I found myself sitting in the bookstore wiping away the tears from my eyes and I knew this book was a must even though I may save it for years before having grandchildren to read it to. |
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