My Grandfather's Coat

By Jim Aylesworth, Barbara McClintock (Illustrator)

A coat transforms through generations, revealing creativity and love in its many forms.

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32 pages· 614 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Grandfather's coat, crafted upon his arrival in America, becomes a testament to ingenuity and love. As it wears out, he transforms it into new garments, each iteration telling a story of resilience and resourcefulness. How many lives can one coat touch? This tale of transformation spans four generations, celebrating the enduring spirit of renewal and the bonds of family. Discover the magic of a simple coat that becomes much more than fabric, weaving a legacy of creativity and connection.

From the publisher

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 Aylesworth’s satisfying retelling and Barbara McClintock’s heart-warming pictures celebrate the clever recycling of a beloved coat that lasts four generations – until it becomes this story!

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