Oma's Quilt
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Oma's Quilt

By Paulette Bourgeois, Stephane Jorisch (Illustrator)

Emily must find a way to bring joy to her grandmother's new life away from home.

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32 pages· 917 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Emily's grandmother struggles to adjust to her new life in a retirement home, missing the memories of her old house. As Emily sorts through Oma's cherished belongings, she discovers a creative way to bring comfort and happiness back to her grandmother. Can a patchwork quilt stitched with love and memories bridge the gap between past and present? Join Emily on a heartfelt journey of family, nostalgia, and the power of creativity to heal and connect.

From the publisher

When the time comes for Emily’s grandmother to move to a retirement home, she finds it difficult to leave her house with all its memories. But Emily soon discovers the perfect way to make Oma feel right at home!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
917
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD590L
Themes & topics
Books about grandmaBooks about familyBooks about multigenerationalBooks about nursing homes and care centersBooks about sewing and quilting
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
69331
Publication
Published
September 1, 2001
First published
August 10, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781550747775

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