Poppy's Family Patterns
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Discover the magic of patterns and the power of fixing things in this heartwarming children's book. Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer, this book shows that each pattern is unique, but together they can be magical—just like families!
Poppy is sad when her toy bunny’s dress rips. Now she’ll have to throw it away! But her mom has other ideas. She shows Poppy the trunk in her sewing room, and it’s full of fabric scraps!
There are so many patterns—dots and stripes, checkers and chevron. Each scrap has its own story. Fabric from Granddad’s tie, Nana’s dress, and her auntie’s scarf come together with Mom’s sewing machine to make something special—just like their family!
New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer weaves an introduction to patterns in this heartwarming story of family history and traditions.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A mother and daughter, portrayed with brown skin, share stories of those they love in a conversational narrative that stitches together family history and repurposed swatches. When young Poppy accidentally rips her stuffed bunny's dress, Mom opens the old trunk in her sewing room, which contains patterned scraps from outworn garments, each one special. Together, the two recall family members and their favorite activities. Paisley represents an old tie once belonging to Granddad, who still loves to dress up; a plaid bit of sundress was worn by Nana, a keen gardener; and polka-dotted lace that captures "a magical day" when Poppy's parents were married. As Poppy's mom finds a fitting use for the scraps, digital illustrations in a saturated palette employ collage-style elements, supplying a paper-doll vibe to a moving work that attires the present with the past. A pattern library and author's note conclude. Ages 4–8.
