The Quiltmaker's Gift
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 16 min read-aloud

The Quiltmaker's Gift

Written by Jeff Brumbeau · Illustrated by Gail de Marcken

A king must give away everything to earn a quilt and discover true happiness.

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48 pages· 2,064 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· AD850L
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Bookroo's summary

A wise quiltmaker offers her beautiful quilts only to those with nothing. When a greedy king demands one, she sets a challenge: give away all he owns. As he parts with his riches, he finds joy in generosity. Will the king's transformation lead to the ultimate gift? Discover a heartwarming tale of giving and the true value of happiness, woven through enchanting quilt patterns.

From the publisher

When a generous quiltmaker finally agrees to make a quilt for a greedy king, but only under certain conditions, she causes him to undergo a change of heart. Each page highlights a different quilt block pattern whose name relates to the unfolding story.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
2,064
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD850L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
39762
Publication
Published
March 1, 2001
First published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439309103
OCLC
62794285

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