The Blessing Cup

Written & illustrated by Patricia Polacco

A cherished tea set carries a family's blessings across generations and continents.

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40 pages· 2,237 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In early 1900s Russia, young Anna's family treasures a china tea set, a symbol of hope and blessings. Fleeing to America, they carry this heirloom, which promises love and prosperity. As they build new lives, the tea set becomes a beacon of heritage and unity, anchoring their family history. Discover how this simple object weaves a tapestry of love and resilience across generations in this heartfelt prequel to The Keeping Quilt.

From the publisher

“The skeins of faith and love that connect a family are all knit together in this powerful, accessible, and deeply affecting story. “ –Kirkus Reviews, starred review A New York Times bestseller A bond of love unites a family throughout generations in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic The Keeping Quilt. As a young Russian Jewish girl in the early 1900s, Anna and her family lived in fear of the Czar’s soldiers. The family lived a hard life and had few possessions–their treasure was a beautiful china tea set. A wedding gift to Anna’s parents, the tea set came with a wish that “Anyone who drinks from this will have blessings from God. They will never know a day of hunger. Their lives will always have flavor. They will know love and joy and they will never be poor.” When Anna’s family leaves Russia for America, they bring the tea set and its blessings. A source of heritage and security, the tea set helps Anna’s family make friends and find better lives in America. A cup from the tea set–The Blessing Cup–became an anchor of family history, and it remains a symbol of lasting love more than a century later. This tender tribute to the importance of loving lineage is a prequel and companion to the perennial bestseller The Keeping Quilt and is told and illustrated with authenticity and tremendous heart.