A New Coat for Anna
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1986 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

A New Coat for Anna

Written by Harriet Ziefert

A mother trades her last valuables for a coat in post-war hardship.

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40 pages· 1,036 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

In the aftermath of World War II, Anna's mother embarks on a heartfelt quest to secure a coat for her daughter. With only a few cherished possessions left, she trades them for wool and the skills of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. As each trade unfolds, the ordinary becomes precious, revealing the resilience and love that bind them. Will her sacrifices be enough to keep her daughter warm in a world turned cold? Discover a tale of determination and the enduring power of a mother's love.

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. “A fresh and moving story of a mother’s dedication toacquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna’s motherdecides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the servicesof a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel’s pictures do a tremendous job ofevoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children considerhow precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil.”–(starred) “Booklist. “

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
1,036
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
27478
Publication
Published
May 12, 1988
First published
January 1, 1986
Publisher
Dragonfly Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394898612
LCCN
86002722
OCLC
52129109

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