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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1986 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
A New Coat for Anna
A mother trades her last valuables for a coat in post-war hardship.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,707 ratings
40 pages· 1,036 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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
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