My Grandfather's Coat by Jim Aylesworth (English) Hardcover Book

Description: My Grandfather's Coat by Jim Aylesworth, Barbara McClintock A rollicking, rhyming, fun rendition of a favorite folk song about a many-times recycled coat by the award-winning, bestselling team of Aylesworth and McClintock. Full color. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A rollicking, rhyming, fun rendition of a favorite folksong about a many-times recycled coat -- by the award-winning, bestselling team of Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock.Sydney Taylor Award Winner"A moving tale of love and regeneration." --The New York TimesWhen my grandfather came to America he made himself a handsome coat!Then he wore it and he wore it and he wore it--until it was all worn out!So what did he do? He snipped and he clipped-- and he stitched and he sewed. . . and out of the still-good cloth of his coat--he made himself a smart jacket!How many things can Grandfather makeout of that old frayed coat? Jim Aylesworths satisfying retelling and Barbara McClintocks heart-warming pictures celebrate the clever recycling of a beloved coat that lasts four generations -- until it becomes this story! Author Biography Jim Aylesworth tells his stories with generous doses of "out loud" sounds, rhythms, and rhymes. His twenty-five-year teaching career taught him exactly what children love best in a story. He lives in Chicago, Illinois, with his wife. Barbara McClintock has written and/or illustrated over 40 distinguished books for children. Emma and Julia Love Ballet which she wrote and illustrated, received three starred reviews, and My Grandfathers Coat, retold by Jim Aylesworth, also received three starred reviews and was named a Sydney Taylor Honor Book. Her books have five times been named New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Books. She has received a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, as well as a myriad of other awards and honors. Barbara lives in Connecticut with her family and their four very graceful cats. Review Praise and Distinctions for My Grandathers Coat: Sydney Taylor Award WinnerPublishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearNew York Public Librarys 100 Best Books for Reading and Sharing"A moving tale of love and regeneration." --The New York Times* "The narrative and illustrations make a perfect whole. Sweet and tender and joyful." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "This is a tale worth reading again and again." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "Based on the Yiddish folksong "I Had a Little Overcoat," this splendid tale chronicles four generations. Aylesworth and McClintock perform a lovely pas de deux, from a boys arrival at Ellis Island to his story being shared with a great-grandson....Warmth emanates from this thoughtful book, which deserves to become a multigenerational family favorite." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Well-paced pages, spreads, and vignettes that nicely celebrate one familys ongoing affection and continuity." --The Horn Book"This tale of family, creativity, and resourcefulness is a warm, touching read-aloud." --Booklist Review Quote *"Warmth emanates from this thoughtful book, which deserves to become a multigenerational family favorite."- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review Details ISBN0439925452 Short Title MY GRANDFATHERS COAT Pages 32 Language English Illustrator Barbara McClintock ISBN-10 0439925452 ISBN-13 9780439925457 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY E Author Barbara McClintock Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-10-21 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-10-21 NZ Release Date 2014-10-21 US Release Date 2014-10-21 UK Release Date 2014-10-21 Audience Age 4-8 Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher Scholastic US Imprint Scholastic US Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:92710625;

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