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. “
Harriet Ziefert has been making magic with words for many years. She is the author of over 200 books for young readers, including A New Coat for Anna, With Love from Grandma, and Brothers are for Making Mud Pies. Ms. Ziefert lives in New Jersey and Massachusetts
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